About Ishita
Sometimes starting therapy can feel overwhelming. You might wonder if it will really help, or feel like you need to have it all figured out before you even begin, or struggle to see a clear way forward. My role is to meet you exactly where you are.
Taking a holistic and individualized approach, I tailor therapy to your unique experiences, needs, and goals. Together, we’ll create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel comfortable exploring what’s been holding you back and begin to move forward with greater ease and confidence.
Therapy isn’t just a space to talk - it’s a space for you to breathe, to feel seen, and to find your way back to yourself. My passion lies in empowering you to navigate life’s turning points with compassion, clarity, and strength. Over the past eight years, I've worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families as they move through uncertainty toward healing and growth.
Having lived and practiced in both India and Canada, I understand how your culture, identity, and life transitions shape the way you see yourself and the world around you. I bring a multicultural and trauma-informed lens to our work together, so you feel understood and supported in ways that honour your unique story.
My approach is collaborative and rooted in your strengths. Depending on what feels right for you, I may integrate techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness practices, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Gottman Method and other trauma-informed and relational techniques to support meaningful, lasting change.
While I focus on practical, solution-oriented work, I believe you already carry many of your own answers. My role is to help you uncover them; to bring acceptance, clarity, and gentle support as you turn insight into meaningful action.
I also recognize that trauma doesn’t just live in the past - it can weave itself into your body, your relationships, and the way you see yourself. Therapy offers a soft, steady space to begin untangling that impact, so you can rebuild a sense of safety, connection, and wholeness. My practice is queer-affirming, inclusive, and rooted in deep respect for every identity and lived experience.
I am registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) as a Psychological Associate under supervised practice. At Therapy Villa, I provide assessment and therapy under the supervision of Ms. Niyati Gandhi, M.A., C.Psych and Ms. Susan Schafer, M.A., C.Psych.
###Client Focus
- Individual Adults
- Couples
###Areas of Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief and Loss
- Relationship Difficulties
- Couples Therapy (including premarital counselling)
- Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Cultural Diversity Issues
- Identity and Self-Esteem Issues
- Career and Workplace Challenges
- Eating, Weight & Body Image
- Life Transitions
- Stress Management
###Training
- Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program (Nav Samvardhan, India)
- Certified Hypnotherapy Program (Ekaa, California Institute of Hypnosis)
- Dance Movement Therapy Workshop (Amity University, India)
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Amity University, India
###Professional Licenses
- Psychological Associate (Supervised Practice), The College of Psychologists and Behavior Analysts of Ontario – Clinical Psychology for Adults and Couples
- Registered Counselling Psychologist, Counsellors Council of India
###Professional Association Memberships
- Ontario Psychological Association
###Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- Urdu (Limited Proficiency)
###More Than Just My Work...
Outside of my clinical work, you’ll probably find me in the kitchen baking something sweet because therapy isn’t the only place where magic happens. I’ve been powerlifting since college, it’s my not-so-secret way of staying grounded (and occasionally impressing friends with my deadlifts). I love meeting new people, swapping stories, and I’m always game to try something new whether it’s a bold cuisine, a random fun fact, or a hidden corner of the city waiting to be explored.
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