Holding everything together while quietly carrying everyone's expectations? You don't have to do it alone, and you don't have to translate your experiences before being understood.
Maybe you're weighing your career against starting a family, working a job different from what you studied, or struggling in your relationships while building a life here.
Back home, there was maybe a village to back you up. Here, you're doing it all quietly without one. You keep showing up, but inside, you're anxious, overthinking, or feeling not good enough, and it's getting in the way of the life you're working so hard for.
Hey there, I'm Joshiya. I'm so glad you found your way here. At iThrive, I work with first-generation South Asian women in English, Malayalam, Hindi, or Urdu, whichever feels most like home.
When I moved to Canada alone in 2021, it was hard to find a therapist who truly understood how deeply our culture shapes us. So I built a space where you can bring your family, faith, culture, and everything that shaped you into the room, without having to explain them first.
Together, we can work through relationship problems, anxiety, people-pleasing, low self-esteem, low mood, trauma, family pressure, burnout, loneliness, immigration & career stress, parenting stress.
Some sessions go deeper into patterns; others focus on tailored tools to manage thoughts, mood, and relationships, using CBT, DBT, ACT, and Narrative Therapy.
If therapy feels like a huge step, I understand. As a South Asian woman, I also grew up hearing that family matters stay in the family. Reaching out for support isn’t failing, and it isn’t betraying the people you love. What you share stays confidential, always. You don’t have to wait until it’s bad enough to deserve support.
I'm a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist. I've been doing this work since 2015, in India and here in Canada, with people navigating trauma, migration, isolation, and major life transitions.
Currently accepting new clients, in person in London and online across Ontario, with flexible times. I bill 35+ insurers directly, so you only pay what’s not covered. No referral needed, and no waitlist.
Whenever you're ready, or even if you're not sure yet, start with a free 15-minute call at ithrivetherapy.janeapp.com. I'd love to hear from you.
For Malayali organizations in London and across Ontario: I'm open to workshops, speaking at events, social media collaborations, and team sessions on mental health. Reach out at joshiya@ithrivetherapy.ca.
Mode of payments
Cards, Interac
Cards Accepted
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