Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW, MSW
Hi, I’m Denize Shah-Hosseini!
I’m not here to fix you, and that’s because you’re not broken. As a queer, neurodivergent, disabled Iranian woman, I know what it’s like to carry stories, identities, and wounds that don’t get the space they need to breathe. My own healing journey began during a time of deep personal loss, when I found a radical, anti-colonial therapist who stood beside me, not above me. That experience didn’t just help me get through; it changed my life. It showed me what’s possible when therapy is rooted in compassion, dignity, and understanding, and it’s the kind of space I now strive to offer my own clients.
I work from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, culturally-attuned lens, offering space for folks navigating trauma, displacement, grief, identity, life transitions, and relationship struggles, and the many ways these show up in our lives: anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, body image issues, spiritual disconnect, addictions, burnout, and more. I go beyond quick fixes or surface-level coping tools, helping you get to the root of what’s happening with care and consent. I draw from Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (“parts work”), somatic practices, and attachment theory, and I’m intentional about challenging therapy models that ignore cultural context, collective trauma, and systemic oppression.
I’m especially passionate about working with BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, disabled, immigrant, and newcomer communities- and with anyone who feels unseen in traditional therapy spaces. In our work together, you can expect warmth, honesty, and a focus on what truly matters to you. My hope is that you leave therapy not just feeling a little better, but transformed: more grounded, more confident, and more connected to the parts of yourself you’ve long been waiting to reclaim.
The folks I’m passionate about working with…
People of color processing cultural expectations, concerns around religion/spirituality, chronic low-mood/self-worth, and wishing to live authentically
Queer, trans, and gender-nonconforming people seeking affirming support for their identities, communities, and relationships
Disabled folks managing chronic pain, illness, or mobility challenges
Folks with ADHD interested in navigating executive functioning challenges, sensory needs, and/or self-acceptance
Immigrants and children of immigrants navigating racism, xenophobia, and the real impacts it has on their lives
Clients with intersecting marginalizations (e.g., BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+, immigrant and disabled) exploring identity-making and healing
People healing from family estrangement, cultural rejection, or loss of community due to identity or beliefs
The deets…
Rate
Standard 50 minute sessions are $140
Sliding Scale
$100-120
Determined by client need & circumstance
Availability
Monday through Friday evenings
Occasional weekends
Works with…
Individuals 18+, Couples, Families