Meet Rached
Registered Social Worker
Availability:
In-Person, Virtual
Languages
Arabic
English
Rached offers a thoughtful, client-centred space for people navigating life’s changing seasons, relationships, and emotional wellbeing.
Relationship Concerns
Anxiety, Depression, OCD & Other Mood Disorders
Adolescent/Teen Issues
Trauma/PTSD
Grief & Loss
ADHD
Couples Counseling
Child Psychology
Family Counseling
Self Esteem
Eating Disorders & Body Image
Dissociative Disorders
Men’s Issues
My main goal in therapy is to learn about you as an individual and both empower and advocate for you to succeed and thrive in your daily life. I am greatly passionate about providing support with relationship issues, grief and loss, communication and boundaries, body image and self- esteem, and working through both small and big limiting beliefs and traumatic events (and more). My counselling approach is solution focused and strategy oriented, rooted in emotional and cognitive awareness and regulation, teaching you the skills to identify, challenge and reframe core beliefs, and work through trauma via EMDR. My communication style is a combination of warm, caring, empathetic, supportive, direct and to the point, but also lighthearted and humorous. I strive to make sure our sessions are safe and comfortable, and as our therapeutic relationship deepens, we can turn our space from safe to brave to work through any of the problems or struggles you are experiencing.
If you are reading this, I applaud you for taking charge of your healing journey. You are worthy and capable of love, peace, and happiness, and together, we can explore and overcome the obstacles you are facing in a safe and non-judgmental space. My therapy philosophy is rooted in a holistic approach, merging the mind, body, spirit, our lived experiences, and many overlapping teachings. Life can be challenging, often filled with many unknowns, and we never know the curve ball that will come our way. It's hard to overcome adversity when we constantly feel stuck under a gloomy rain cloud. Deep down, we are all a little broken, but together with support, compassion, and the right strategies and tools that are personalized to your experiences, together we can heal your wounds for you to thrive. I believe human relationships and mentorship are the most important elements to our growth and wellbeing, and that seeking out support is a sign of strength, not weakness, as all of us need help at some point in our lives. The past may inform the present, but your experiences do not define you; they shape who you are! The therapy lens I work from includes a person-centered, intersectional, anti-oppressive, feminist, trauma-informed, strength and solution-focused approach.
My main inspiration for becoming a therapist stems from my passion and drive to help people from various walks of life overcome obstacles they may be facing, and support them in finding a greater sense of purpose and connection to themselves and their dreams, while also feeling happier, safer, and more content with their life. Much of this passion came from unpacking much of my own/family trauma and wanting to better support marginalized youth who struggled in the school system (I am a former teacher). I know that with the right mentorship specific to your needs with a person-centred approach, we do not have to live to survive…we can Rise and Shine.
🌿 Get to Know Rached
A good therapeutic fit includes more than professional expertise. Here are a few of the things that make Rached, Rached.
Family & pets
Happily married to my better half and best supporter. I’m definitely a dog person—although Marley, my American Pitbull Terrier, can be a little needy (depending on the day, I might need him more than he needs me).
Favourite hobbies
I love being outdoors—especially some ODR, gardening, time on the water, or camping. Cooking is another favourite.
Comfort watch
My favourite movie is The Lion King. For a comfort show, I’m likely watching The Fresh Prince, Modern Family, or Suits.
Favourite thing to do in Edmonton
The river valley, exploring the Ma and Pa shops for food, and cheering on the Oilers—of course.
Favourite book
I really love Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza.