Many of my clients come to me feeling stretched thin — dependable on the outside, overwhelmed on the inside. They’re used to being the ones who hold everything together, yet feel guilty when they slow down or unsure of who they are beneath all the expectations. If you recognize yourself in that, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep carrying it all by yourself. My path into this work began in Mumbai, where I trained and practiced as a Counselling Psychologist and Special Educator before moving to Canada in 2016. Living and working across cultures has shaped the way I understand identity, belonging, and the quiet complexities of being an immigrant. I identify as a South Asian, heterosexual, cisgender, neurodivergent woman, and I’m fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. These parts of my identity inform my work in ways that allow clients to feel seen without having to explain every cultural nuance. Over the years, I’ve supported newcomers, first- and second-generation immigrants, late-identified ADHDers and Autistic adults, individuals with learning differences, and people working through intergenerational and family-of-origin challenges. My professional background spans psychology, special education, psychotherapy, and teaching — experiences that allow me to approach each client with a blend of clinical understanding, cultural sensitivity, and practical insight. My intention is not to “fix” you, but to help you reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been overshadowed by survival mode or by trying to meet everyone else’s expectations. In our sessions, we slow down and pay attention to what your nervous system has learned to do: over-function, anticipate, adapt, or push through. Together, we gently untangle persistent patterns like people-pleasing, chronic guilt, and the pressure to perform. I take a collaborative, warm, and deeply curious approach. My work is grounded in neurodiversity-affirming and decolonizing frameworks, and I’m committed to creating a space where LGBTQ+ clients, BIPOC clients, and those living with invisible disabilities can show up without minimizing or masking parts of themselves. Having witnessed the impact of systemic barriers, microaggressions, and cultural stigma around mental health, I aim to offer a space where your experiences are validated rather than questioned. You’ll have agency in our work — we’ll explore what feels supportive and build on what resonates. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can exhale, be honest about your internal world, and begin shaping a life that reflects who you are rather than who you think you’re supposed to be. Areas of Focus • ADHD and neurodivergence • Burnout, overwhelm, and chronic stress • Perfectionism and people-pleasing • Anxiety, self-doubt, and overthinking • Immigrant and first-generation identities • Trauma and intergenerational dynamics • Identity, belonging, and self-acceptance • Relationships and boundary-setting • LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity-aff