Nisha Thakkar
Nisha Thakkar is a Registered Psychotherapist who provides a non-judgmental, trusting space where clients can openly explore their thoughts and emotions. She believes therapy is a collaborative journey, empowering individuals to embrace their true selves both in and outside of sessions. As an immigrant, Nisha understands the challenges of adapting to a new culture and the stigma that can come with seeking support. Clients can expect a warm, culturally sensitive approach that honors their values and lived experiences. If you’re ready to take the first step, Nisha welcomes you to connect.
- The complex emotional and cultural experiences tied to immigration, identity, and belonging, shaped by my lived experience as an immigrant and a South Asian woman.
- Navigating intergenerational expectations, cultural values, and the pressure of balancing multiple identities.
- How identity formation, family dynamics, and cultural stressors can deeply influence emotional wellbeing.
- The ways anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm are often intertwined with cultural context and relationship expectations.
- Holding space for cultural pressure, identity negotiation, and emotional pain with empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity—not just clinical technique.
- Supporting individuals and families across age groups with an understanding informed by both lived experience and professional work.
- Integrating evidence-based approaches (including EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness-based strategies) to support healing while honoring each person’s unique story and strengths.
- South Asian, with Gujarati Hindu cultural roots.
- A foundation for a culturally responsive and inclusive approach to therapy.
- An understanding of family systems and intergenerational dynamics shaped by lived cultural experience.
- Insight into identity development and the intersection of culture, values, and mental health.
- The ability to work thoughtfully with individuals navigating cultural expectations, belonging, and life transitions across diverse contexts.
- Empathetic, compassionate, supportive, and caring, with a calm, non-judgmental presence that helps clients feel safe and understood.
- Understanding, patient, attentive, and validating, offering space to be heard without pressure or assumptions.
- Empowering and encouraging, supporting growth, confidence, and forward movement.
- Collaborative and personalized, working together in ways that are tailored to each individual.
- Approachable and trustworthy, fostering a strong, authentic therapeutic relationship.
Expertise
Areas of Focus
- Adults, young adults & teens
- Women & men
- LGBTQ+ community members
- Caregivers
- Professionals
- Students
- Immigrants, multicultural and diverse backgrounds
- People navigating family or relationship challenges.
- Individuals managing stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, or life transitions.
- Survivors of trauma.
- Those seeking personal growth or emotional support.
- You want to feel heard and understood.
- You are navigating stress, anxiety, or depression.
- You want support setting boundaries.
- You are exploring personal growth or self-discovery.
- You’re new to therapy and prefer a gentle, gradual approach.
- You are managing relationship or family challenges.
- You seek a safe and non-judgmental space, or you want practical tools to cope with life transitions.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
- Seen, heard, and understood.
- A sense of safety and trust, where it’s okay to be vulnerable.
- Calm, clarity, and empowerment.
- Supported while exploring your thoughts and emotions.
- Empathy, validation, and guidance without judgment, leavingesessions with a greater sense of self-awareness, resilience, and hope.
Populations Served
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- Your needs, goals, and any concerns you have to see if I’m the right fit for you.
- Session structure, style, and approach.
- Answer any questions you have about therapy.
- Discuss how we can work together to best support your growth and well-being in a safe space to share what matters most to you and explore the steps forward.
- Provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space.
- Listen deeply to your experiences.
- Help you gain clarity and insight.
- Offer practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, or difficult emotions.
- Guide you in setting boundaries and prioritizing your well-being.
- Support you in building resilience, self-compassion, and confidence.
- Make you feel understood, empowered, and more in control of your journey.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Schedule
In Person Sessions
Virtual Sessions
More Info
Education
Yorkville University,
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology,
2023
Certifications
Envision
EMDR Basic Training (EMDRIA Approved)
2025
Gottman Institute
Gottman Method Couples Therapy — Level 1: Bridging the Couple Chasm
2024
National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM)
The Clinical Application of Compassion
2024
Wendy Behary, MSW, LCSW
Schema Therapy: An Effective Approach for Challenging Treatment Issues
2024
How to Work with Clients Who Struggle with an Inner Critic
2024
Integrative Harm Reduction Approach to Treating Substance Misuse
2023
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
2022
Languages
Booking FAQ
First Session charges each session directly to your credit card. Once each session occurs, and your card is charged, you will receive a PDF receipt to your email with all of the details you will need to get reimbursed (therapist name, license/designation, license number, address, etc). You can then submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement if you have coverage.
We always recommend you check with your insurance provider to confirm what coverage you have.
You are the expert when it comes to knowing who is the right fit. Ensure you’ve watched the therapist video at the top of their profile and see if you get a good feeling from the message and the energy they are putting out. If you feel drawn to speak with them, listen to your gut! Booking a free consultation is a great first step to asses fit.