Hello, I'm Nafisa (Na-fee-sa), a mental health therapist and first-generation Somali-Canadian. My journey throughout the social work field has spanned almost two decades and is based in trauma-work. Growing up between two cultural identities, without a Canadian blueprint, taught me survival. My work now focuses on helping others move beyond survival mode toward a healthier, more grounded life.

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Moallim (Mŭ-ah-lim) is the Somali word for teacher. I founded Moallim Wellness to de-stigmatize mental health, teach people how to write their own stories, and move beyond survival-mode. ​​​My passion is helping individuals and couples learn how to get out of survival mode and build the skills needed to receive healthy, supportive love. I work with people who want to better understand their relationship patterns and how their past experiences continue to shape the way they show up in relationships today. Together, we make sense of what’s getting in the way, strengthen self-trust, and create space for more secure, meaningful connections.