If you're an immigrant carrying anxiety, exhaustion, or overwhelm while building a life in Canada, you're not alone. Many who reach out say some version of: "I'm managing... because do I have an option to break down?" You feel you should be handling it yourself, but the worry won't switch off, and it's getting in the way of the life you're working so hard for.

Therapy can be a safe and compassionate space where you can work through what's been weighing on you with a therapist who gets it. Some sessions go deeper into where it comes from. Others focus on practical tools you can use between sessions. Sessions are available in person in my beautiful office in London, Ontario, and virtually across the province. You don't have to wait until you're falling apart to deserve support and you don't need to have the right words before you begin.

People who come to me generally struggle with:

• Anxiety, chronic stress, and burnout
• Depression and low mood
• Relationship and family issues
• Grief and loss
• Trauma and PTSD
• Identity, cultural adjustment, and belonging

More details:

• Sessions in Malayalam, Hindi, Urdu, and English
• Individual therapy for adults, 50-minute sessions, $150 (no HST)
• Covered by most extended health plans that include social work services
• Direct billing to several major insurers, and a receipt is provided for reimbursement
• Private pay is welcome if you don't have insurance
• Evenings and weekends available
• Drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy

Whether you're looking to begin therapy for yourself, or this is for someone you're worried about, you're welcome to book a complimentary 15-minute call to ask questions and figure out if we're a good fit.

About me:

I'm Joshiya, a Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW) and the founder of iThrive Therapy and Wellness. I began my social work career in 2015 and have been practising psychotherapy in Ontario since 2023, bringing a decade of experience working with individuals, families, and communities. I've had the privilege of working with newcomers, immigrants, and refugees, trauma survivors, and LGBTQ+ clients in community agencies, employee assistance programs, group practice, and private practice.

As a first-generation South Asian immigrant, I'm passionate about supporting other immigrants through a range of issues so they feel less alone, supported, and deeply understood. Outside the therapy room, I'm someone who enjoys deep conversations, travel, and trying new adventures.