Saba Salemi,
Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Availability: Accepting New Clients
Location: Newmarket location + virtual across Ontario
Hours:
- Mondays (afternoon)
- Tuesdays (evening)
- Thursdays (daytime)
- Sundays (daytime)
Rate: $150 individuals
Works With: Adolescents and Adults
Issues Treated: Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Stress and burnout, Self-esteem and Self-worth, Relationship difficulties, Emotional regulation, Boundary-setting and people-pleasing patterns, Newcomer/Immigrant struggles, Navigating life transitions, Personal growth, Young adults and Students.
Hi, I'm Saba Salemi
You might be here because anxiety is taking up more space than you want. Maybe you’re feeling low, unmotivated, or disconnected from yourself or others. Or maybe you’re moving through a big transition - starting a new chapter in like like starting university or college, graduating, immigrating, changing relationships. Perhaps you are noticing old patterns, emotions, or questions about who you are surfacing again.
I offer a warm, collaborative, and thoughtful approach to therapy that honours your unique emotional world. I work with adolescents, young adults, and university and college students who are navigating the pressures of identity, relationships, belonging, and expectation - often while balancing family, cultural, and personal values that don’t always align.
I have a particular interest in working with immigrants and second-generation immigrants, as this is a lived experience I share. Many clients I work with are carrying the emotional complexity of living between cultures - feeling pulled between worlds, responsibilities, and identities. This can show up as anxiety, self-doubt, grief and loss, relationship struggles, or a persistent sense of not quite fitting anywhere. Therapy can be a place to slow this down, make sense of it, and reconnect with yourself in a more grounded and compassionate way.
My Approach
Life doesn't always unfold the way we expect it to. You might be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by stress, struggling in your relationships, or noticing that you've been feeling more disconnected from yourself than usual. Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, questioning what's next, or simply feeling stuck in patterns that no longer seem to be working. Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to navigate it alone.
I believe therapy offers the opportunity to slow down, better understand yourself, and create meaningful change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. Together, we'll explore what's happening beneath the surface, make sense of the emotions and experiences that have shaped you, and work toward helping you feel more grounded, confident, and connected in your everyday life.
I work with adolescents, adults, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, perfectionism, life transitions, identity exploration, family conflict, and emotional overwhelm. I particularly enjoy supporting teens, university and college students, and adults in their twenties and thirties as they navigate the unique challenges that often come with this stage of life—from finding your place in the world to building healthy relationships, managing career pressures, and developing a stronger sense of self. At the same time, I welcome adults of all ages and tailor therapy to your individual experiences, goals, and circumstances.
As someone who has experienced navigating different cultures firsthand, I also enjoy supporting clients exploring cultural identity, immigration, or the experience of balancing multiple worlds. While this can be an important part of some clients' stories, my focus is always on understanding your unique experiences and helping you build a life that feels authentic and meaningful.
Above all, I strive to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can gain clarity, develop new ways of coping, strengthen your relationships, and move forward with greater confidence and self-compassion.