Hindu Therapists in Ottawa, ON

Your mind is constantly telling you that you need to do more, but it's hard just to get out of bed in the morning. Chronic pain makes everyday tasks really hard. Everyone around you seems normal and you wonder how they have it all together. Maybe family and friends are supportive, but you worry about being a burden. Or maybe your life is good on paper and nobody sees your struggles, nobody sees your pain. As someone who has lived with chronic pain and anxiety, I know how hard life can get. I understand how isolating it can all be.

Dr. Srinivas works with adults experiencing a broad spectrum of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma- and adjustment-related stress, moral injury, grief, interpersonal difficulties, and emotion dysregulation. She offers therapy services drawing from the following modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE). She also offers assessment services including comprehensive diagnostic assessment and briefer assessments for diagnostic clarification or treatment planning.

I am a holistic and integrative therapist, concerned with the overall long-term physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of my clients. I work with clients who experience intergenerational trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, family of origin conflict and other issues using a culturally-sensitive perspective in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment.

I am a Ph.D. registered, clinical psychologist offering treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, burn-out, life transitions, interpersonal/relational challenges, and low self-esteem. I am trained in empirically-validated approaches: Contemplative and Mindfulness-aimed, Somatically-oriented, Cognitive Behavioural and Acceptance and Commitment-based, Compassion-focused, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Prolonged Exposure therapies. As a certified Yoga teacher and student, I integrate mind-body awareness and related conceptualizations and exercises, as deemed appropriate.

Life is a journey. We believe that everything that has happened to you has helped to shape who you are, but does not need to define you moving forward. Whether you are looking to move away from something or towards something therapy can help. Our team of therapists are certified to work with youth, adults, couples and families. We have extensive experience working with diverse populations including immigrants, multi racial families, couples facing marital issues, individuals who identify as BIPOC, and individuals who are simply looking to better understand themselves.

Accepting New Clients. My practice services individuals, youth, families, and groups. I provide psychotherapy to support your emotional wellbeing, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life, and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult and I and my team at Support and Growth are here to help you navigate! We offer a variety of counseling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.

If you're a South Asian young professional (ages 22 to 35) attempting to navigate challenges around anxiety, self-esteem or relationships, I see and hear where you're coming from. Although you may view the world from a primarily western lens, you're probably still navigating life between two worlds. This can often involve trying to meet expectations that you've internalized over many years along with managing difficult feelings of guilt, shame and resentment. In some cases, you may try to find relief from these difficult emotions by overusing social media, online shopping, immersing yourself in work or through the use of substances.

Welcome! I am committed to cultivating a nurturing relationship with clients that sees, affirms and honours individuals for who they are. All parts of you, including the parts that have been hurt, are welcome here. I believe that the human spirit is resilient, in spite of trauma, hardship, and struggle. You have the power to heal, and I am here to empower that spirit. As a client, you are in charge of your healing and are the sole authority of your lived experience. I offer you the freedom to set both the goals & the pace of our work together, and I intend to meet you where you are.

At the heart of it, I'm a people-person who’s passionate about self-development and empowering others to lead a life to their fullest capabilities, no matter what circumstances look like. I'm a second-generation South Asian female that has had to navigate through many different cultural challenges, so I understands the difficulties that come with needing to hold different identities, all at once. This is why I make sure that my full attention is on you during sessions, ensuring that I'm bringing compassion, vulnerability and a completely unbiased view.