Kiandokht (Kian) Gharib

Yes. I offer therapy sessions in both English and Farsi (Persian) for clients in Mississauga and across Ontario. Working in your first language can make it easier to express complex emotions and feel fully understood, especially when discussing family dynamics, cultural expectations, or experiences from your home country.

Yes. I offer couples therapy for partners navigating communication difficulties, conflict, trust issues, breakups, divorce, and major life transitions. Couples therapy provides a space for both partners to feel heard and to develop healthier patterns of relating to one another. I use approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy to help couples understand their emotional responses and strengthen their connection.

I have extensive experience supporting clients navigating cross-cultural challenges, immigration adjustment, and the tension between cultural expectations and personal identity. Whether you are a newcomer to Canada, a long-time immigrant, or someone raised between cultures, I understand the unique pressures and identity questions that can arise.

Emotionally Focused Therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals and couples understand their emotional responses and attachment needs. For couples, EFT focuses on identifying negative interaction patterns, understanding the emotions driving those patterns, and creating new ways of connecting that strengthen the relationship bond.

Yes. I offer online therapy for clients anywhere in Ontario. Virtual sessions provide flexibility and convenience, and can be especially helpful for clients with busy schedules or those who prefer the comfort of their own space.