Etishree
Expertise
I believe all people have the strength and resilience to overcome life’s challenges and can benefit from exploring these aspects of themselves in a compassionate, curious, and supportive environment. I believe you are the expert of your experience. Every person has, within themselves, the capacity to compose the story of their life
In individual therapy, I work with adults who are experiencing difficulties related to anxiety, stress, depression, negative emotions, emotion regulation, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem, parenting, life transitions, work-life balance, stress, parenting, and self-development.
In our sessions, my goal is to support you to live the life you want to live and become the person you want to become. As a therapist, I value authenticity, connection, and compassion, so it's important that we can create a space where you feel you can be yourself, without judgment, as we work together to identify, clarify, and ultimately achieve your goals. We will also complete a comprehensive, scientific-based assessment for you to gain a better understanding of your struggles and their origins
Primarily, I practice Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT). I also apply elements of Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness-based approaches when appropriate. Using a trauma-informed and collaborative approach, we will work explore your values, priorities, and strengths to figure out how we can integrate them into your healing journey. I adopt a flexible approach to meet clients’ individual needs and treatment goals and am able to offer sessions in English and Hindi.
Over the last ten years, I have provided counselling and psychotherapy in community mental health, schools, non-profits organizations and private practice. I have extensive experience in supporting children, adolescents, and adults experiencing complex mental health challenges and provided crisis intervention, suicide prevention and resource navigation for clients. I have facilitated many mental health related workshops, psycho education groups and professional development sessions.
I am currently registered as Registered Psychotherapist (Authorized for Independent Practice) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.