About Ruh

Empowering the community to build lives they envision - one heart at a time.

Connect with a therapist aligned with your values

At Ruh, we are more than a therapy platform; we are a community dedicated to making Islamically aligned and culturally responsive support accessible. Our commitment is to offer a safe space where healing and growth is not just hoped for, but expected.

We understand that culture and faith are integral to identity. Our aim is to transform the approach to mental health within the Muslim community by ensuring that every aspect of care is resonant with Islamic values and cultural understanding.

Our team of licensed Muslim therapists comes from diverse ethnic backgrounds and is available to support individuals, children (ages 3+), couples, and families. We offer support through voice or video in 16+ languages!

Together, we are committed to empowering our clients to navigate life's challenges by providing comprehensive mental health care throughout their unique journeys of healing and growth.

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Your Healing Journey Is Possible—And You're Not Alone

Hear how therapy through Ruh has transformed lives across our community.

Individual Therapy Client

"I connected with Ruh for a depressive episode last year. The experience I had was beyond good. From the initial trial consult to connecting with Mahnoor Ahmed, every step was easy and quick. The website, apps and administration, everything works efficiently to get you started. I didn't have to wait for weeks to get help. Mahnoor was such an amazing therapist. Never felt judged, misguided or ignored. She was always there even on Ruh app chat if I wanted an earlier appointment. I still remind myself of her words of encouragement and guidance. I was blessed to find Ruh. You have to fight your own battle but when you have the right guidance and motivation, it makes the road easier. Thank you so much"

Couples Therapy Client

“I have been talking to Eman for the last 4 months and it has changed my life for me. I would have constant guilt as well as an overthinking habit which would turn into anxiety but Eman has taught me how to overcome that and live a life only fearing Allah. I don’t have words to thank Ruh Care but only prayers so that they can help more people like me.”

Individual Therapy Client

“I think, now, it would become unfathomable to tell the story of my life without mentioning Ruh. Instead, it must be divided in two. There was before therapy and there is after therapy. Mahnoor from Ruh helped me find myself, she showed a compassion and care that helped me, in a sense, rewrite my own story. She was gentle, yet firm, but most importantly, from the first meeting - she never stopped believing in me, until I learned to believe in myself too.”

Couples Therapy Client

"Before Ruh, we struggled to really hear each other. Our conversations would quickly turn into misunderstandings. Working with a therapist who understood both our faith and our cultural context made all the difference. We’ve learned how to speak with more compassion and listen with more intention. It honestly feels like we’re growing as partners again, not just coexisting.”

Financial Assistance Client

"JazakAllahu khair for your continued support and for making therapy accessible through this generous financial assistance. A dua is coming from deep within my heart for you all — a dua I can’t fully express with words but that flows through my tears, Subhan’Allah."

Our Vision

Is to be a trusted global leader in Islamically and culturally-responsive mental health care, powered by cutting-edge technology, delivered by exceptional clinicians.

Our Mission

Is to ensure that every individual across the globe can access exceptional culturally and faith-responsive care provided by Islamically-grounded clinicians.

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"Ruh not only sets the bar high for community care but also empowers each of us to exceed our professional goals. I'm proud to contribute to a team that is not just shaping the future of Muslim mental health but also deeply values every member's growth and well-being."

Ayse Aktas, Program Manager

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"I feel both privileged and excited to be a part of this critical initiative, committed to transforming the mental health landscape for the Muslim community"

Amanee Elchehimi, Clinical Director

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"Working at Ruh not only drives my professional growth but empowers me to be part of a global movement toward accessible, Islamically grounded, and technologically advanced care for all."

Muktadir Mir, Client Care Team Lead

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"Ruh's approach not only aligns with the values of the broader Muslim community but also actively bridges the gap between cultural understanding and modern mental health practices. I am proud to support Ruh as it leads the way in making a significant and lasting impact on the lives of those we serve."

Abdullah Khan, Advisor

Our Values

Genuine Empathy

We have a sincere and compassionate interest in the well-being of our team and our clients, and we value the dignity of everyone who experiences mental health challenges. Opting for authenticity in every interaction.

Creative Excellence

Continuously elevate the quality of our services with excellence (Ihsan) to meet the highest standards of professionalism. Commit to ongoing learning, both from Islamic teachings and contemporary therapeutic methods. Own mistakes, learn from them, and evolve.

Collaborative Spirit

Champion an environment of mutual respect and growth. Seek and provide feedback, drawing wisdom from both clinical and spiritual avenues. Prioritize open dialogue and clear communication.

Innovation with Integrity

Pursue groundbreaking methods in therapy, blending Islamic wisdom with modern techniques. Take bold steps, while remaining rooted in the ethics and values of our faith.

Heart-Centered Inclusion

Champion an environment of mutual respect and growth. Seek and provide feedback, drawing wisdom from both clinical and spiritual avenues. Prioritize open dialogue and clear communication.

Our Team
The Heart and Soul of Ruh

Meet the passionate team behind our innovative care - ensuring every aspect of your mental wellness is handled with empathy and compassion.

Omar Khan

Co-Founder & CEO

Humeyra Nur Celebi

Co-Founder & Clinical Coordinator

Abdullah Khan

Chief Operating Officer

Menahal Begawala

Clinical Director

Amanee Elchehimi

Clinical Director (on leave)

Jana Al-Nahhas

Clinical Manager

Ayse Aktas

Program Manager

Muktadir Mir

Client Care Team Lead

Salman Raza

Client Care Coordinator

Sifaat Razavi

Partnerships Lead

Boby Ar Rashaad

Creative Content Specialist

Aamina Ghauri

Client Care Coordinator

Lalah Imtiaz Ali

Marketing and Growth Coordinator

Omar Alsayyed

Creative Director

Ebad Khan

Digital Marketing Director

Amber Rehman

Government Relations and Outreach | Intern Therapist (Supervised)

Zainab Afroz

Clinical Supervisor, Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist (MSW & RSW)

Dr. Farah Islam

Content Writer,
Former Director, Psychospiritual Studies, Yaqeen Institute

Irbaz Wahab

Legal Advisor

Sheikh Majed Jarrar

Co-Founder, Siraj Institute for Islamic Studies, Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Ottawa

Chaplain Yasin Dwyer

Executive Director & Lead Chaplain, Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto, Voice of the Ruh App

Rabeea Siddique

Advisor,
Ontario Anglophone Director, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Registered Psychotherapist