Our Team

My name is Rana Khan. I have spent much of my life trying to balance the many contradictions and conflicting ideas that I have been exposed to as a child of Muslim immigrants. From an early age I saw that the life I had at home did not match the life I had outside of my home as well as the influence of the external environment to my own internal environment. This invited me to have questions about belonging, values, identity, expectations, differences, and trying to figure out what it all means. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience and Mental Health Studies from the University of Toronto, which exposed me not only to the beautiful world of psychology and brain science, but also the beautiful world of multiculturalism. A lot of my questions began to have answers but now I was confronted with another topic - relationships. Being in an intercultural relationship myself, I began exploring intercultural relationship conflict and wrote my undergraduate thesis on the unique challenges that intercultural couples have. My path to becoming a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and a Registered Marriage & Family Therapist (RMFT) was not linear - there were many bumps and challenges along the way. The bumps and challenges exposed me to experiences in family and community mental health, addictions, and pain management. Through it all, I saw one constant - relationships. People's relationship with themselves, with others, and the culture at large was and is in my view the source of conflict - inner conflict or relational conflict. I had to explore this further, and with this passion I got accepted to do a Masters of Science in Couples & Family Therapy at the University of Guelph. The program is an accredited program that is accredited by two major bodies of accreditation - The College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO) and the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). ​ Through the extensive program I was exposed to various therapeutic modalities such as dialogic/collaborative therapy, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and emotion-focused couples therapy. To graduate the program, you are required to complete 500-hours of therapy which allowed me to be exposed to a wide range of issues with a wide range of clientele. I quickly learned what I was comfortable with, what I wasn't, what my style was, and what were my growing edges. I also finished a graduate thesis on how immigrant families can communicate about sex.  Since I've graduated, I have worked at community based agencies and private practices - serving clients in Peel-Dufferin, Milton, Guelph, Tottenham, Vaughan, and Toronto. I currently reside in my family home with my wife and  two children where I've had the honor of putting all my theory finally into practice. In my spare time, I enjoy making people laugh, reading, writing, hiking, watching football, and watching Netflix. And the rest I am just trying to figure it out like the rest of us.

On my first day of class, my Health Psychology professor said something that I will never forget. She said that if we were to take anything from her class, it would be this: build and maintain a strong social support circle. This piqued my interest in the concept of relationships. One of life’s beautiful gifts is the gift of relationships. I believe that relationships are intimately tied to our well-being. Unfortunately, life is full of unexpected challenges that can throw us off course. It’s often difficult to navigate these problems on our own, and we may feel overwhelmed or unsure of how to proceed. I offer a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive space to work together to achieve your goals, better your relationships, and navigate stressors. I like to use a creative approach in combining different therapeutic practices tailored to your needs while also empowering you by using a strengths-based approach. Whether you are looking for guidance in learning to navigate conflict, move on from infidelity or find a peaceful way to end your relationship, my goal is to help you process your emotions, gain clarity within your situation and build and maintain problem-solving skills. I have completed my Level 1 and Level 2 in Gottman Couples Method training, issued by the Gottman Institute, and I completed over 36 hours of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) training. My most utilized therapy modalities consist of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Couple and Sex Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). Outside of therapy, I enjoy painting, singing (though not well) and all the desserts! Please feel free to contact me for a free, 15-minute consultation if you have any questions or would like more information on beginning sessions. I look forward to meeting you!

Hello! My name is Marianna. I handle the marketing and administrative needs here at CFT Collective. Reach out to me if you have any inquiries and I'll ensure your questions are addressed.