Amira Dirie (She/Her)
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Education, Registered Psychotherapist (Quaifying)

In-Person in North York, ON M2N 7E4
Online in
Ontario
You might be navigating a season of change, feeling weighed down by stress, uncertainty, or emotional heaviness you can’t quite name. Whether it's burnout, identity shifts, cultural tension, relationship challenges, or the quiet ache of disconnection, these experiences deserve care and attention. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and move with intention—and you don’t have to do it alone. As a Black Muslim woman with a Somali background, I hold space that affirms the richness and complexity of your lived experience. My work is deeply influenced by my own path and the understanding that healing is not linear—it’s layered, relational, and deeply personal. In our sessions, you'll be welcomed just as you are, with your stories, your questions, and your truths. Whether you're seeking clarity, grounding, or simply a place to be witnessed, I aim to walk alongside you with warmth, authenticity, and care.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Hispanic / Latino, Middle Eastern, Muslim, Native American, Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities, Sikh, Women clients.
Languages: English, Somali (conversational)
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focus Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused (EFT)
- Existential/Humanistic
- Experiential
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Somatic
Approach Description: My therapeutic approach is integrative and grounded in a deep respect for your unique experiences and identities. By drawing from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic practices, I tailor our work to support your healing on emotional, mental, and embodied levels. I also incorporate relational, multicultural, and trauma-informed frameworks to ensure therapy feels collaborative, affirming, and responsive to your needs. Whether we’re exploring past patterns or navigating present challenges, our work centres connection, compassion, and lasting growth.
Education & Credentials
Amira Dirie Master of Education, Registered Psychotherapist (Quaifying)
- Female
- License # 16130
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 2023
Education: University of Toronto: Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy
University of Toronto: Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) - Double Major in Psychology and Biology, Minor in Women and Gender Studies
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $160
- Accepts Insurance
Amira Dirie Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in North York, ON M2N 7E4
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: Jane App