Poornima Murugesan: South Asian Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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2 Endorsed
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Hello! I'm Nima! Many of the challenges we experience are shaped by the relationships, experiences, and cultures that have influenced us. Childhood experiences, family dynamics, cultural expectations, trauma, grief, and life transitions can impact how we see ourselves, connect with others, and navigate the world. I support individuals who are exploring their identity, healing from past experiences, and seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. My areas of focus include South Asian mental health, immigrant experiences, intergenerational patterns, childhood wounds, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and more.
My approach is warm, compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma informed. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where your lived experiences, values, traditions, and personal story are honoured. Together, we can explore the patterns that may no longer serve you, develop emotional awareness, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change.
Having lived and understood the experience of navigating multiple cultural worlds, I recognize the importance of feeling seen and understood within therapy. I strive to create a space where your cultural background, values, traditions, and personal growth can coexist.
Sessions are available in English, Tamil, and Hindi
Call or Email Poornima Murugesan: South Asian Mental Health now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 906-4264
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $65
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, e-Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Desjardins
- Equitable Life of Canada
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Manulife
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
Poornima Murugesan: South Asian Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 906-4264
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by Province of Ontario / 22619 Supervised by Risha Dave (Ontario / 10154) Nima Murugesan
- Attended Yorkville University, MACP
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying): Nima Murugesan
Education and Years In Practice
Poornima Murugesan: South Asian Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 906-4264
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- South Asian Mental Health
- Immigrant Mental Health
- Depression
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Regulation
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Neurodivergence
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Poornima Murugesan: South Asian Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 906-4264
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
South Asian
I also speak
Hindi ,
Tamil
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
South Asian
I also speak
Hindi ,
Tamil
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Poornima Murugesan: South Asian Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 906-4264
Location
Additional Location
Kanata, ON K2T
(289) 906-4264 Poornima Murugesan: South Asian Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 906-4264