Dr. Mahe Awan, PhD, MSW, RSW

Hello, I’m Dr. Mahe Awan, a Registered Social Worker and mental health therapist providing virtual therapy across Ontario and British Columbia. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism), relationship challenges, identity concerns, and major life or career transitions.

I hold a health-focused MSW from the University of Waterloo and a PhD from the University of Surrey (UK) where my research focused on systemic barriers, identity, and inclusion for multi-barriered populations. I am also a Certified Career Development Practitioner through Simon Fraser University, which informs my work supporting clients experiencing workplace stress, career transitions, and professional burnout.

With over a decade of experience in social work, counselling, and mental health advocacy, my approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, systems-focused, and neuro-affirming. I draw from Family Systems Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, and somatic approaches to help clients understand relationship patterns, regulate their nervous system, and create meaningful, sustainable change.

In addition to therapy, I offer career coaching, parent coaching, and guidance navigating ADHD and Autism across the lifespan, including support with school accommodations, workplace advocacy, and community resources.

I currently provide secure online therapy to clients across Ontario and British Columbia, including those located in Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Vancouver, Langley, and surrounding communities.

Outside of work, I enjoy travelling, exploring new recipes, moving to music, and spending time with my husband and our twin children.