About Yukta
Hello, I’m Yukta, a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I firmly believe that the journey of a thousand steps begins with one and today, you can take the very first step. Reaching out for support can be challenging and I commend your courage in caring for yourself. From dealing with personal problems to managing relationships, learning parenting techniques and having a better bond with your children, I am here to support you!
My hope is to walk with you on this journey and offer the best guidance as you untangle the pieces of your life.
My professional trainings and personal experiences help me in understanding what you’re going through personally and provide professional interventions to deal with it. My work is grounded in empathy, client- centeredness, anti- oppression, and provide you with a space to express yourself freely, without any judgements regardless of your age, race, ability, gender identity, culture, and sexual orientation.
I have experience working with youth (14 years and up), individuals, couples, and families and have done trainings to ensure that you get the best support for your needs. I would like to invite you to schedule a consultation with me and take the next step on this beautiful journey!
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I believe in the power of taking that first step towards personal growth and well-being. I offer support in various areas, including managing personal problems, improving relationships, parenting techniques, and strengthening the bond with your children. With a foundation in empathy and client-centeredness, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to freely express yourself. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. These approaches can help you navigate challenges, develop coping skills, and find greater fulfillment in life. Take the next step on this beautiful journey and schedule a consultation with me.
How We Might Work Together
I can help with:
I work with individuals, couples, and families who want to better understand themselves and their relationships, especially when they’re feeling stuck in patterns that no longer fit.
With individuals, I support adults and youth (14+) navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, self-worth, emotional regulation, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. Our work can include looking at not only personal patterns, but also the family, cultural, social, and systemic contexts that have shaped them.
With couples, I often work with partners who want to improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, deepen intimacy, or reconnect after feeling distant. Rather than locating the “problem” in one person, we look at the patterns, histories, needs, and power dynamics shaping the relationship.
With families, I support communication difficulties, changing family dynamics, parenting challenges, conflict, and transitions, while making space for each person’s perspective and the broader cultural and relational context around the family.
Clients who tend to connect with my approach appreciate warmth, reflection, practical tools, and gentle challenge. I see therapy as a collaborative process, not a one-size-fits-all path to becoming a “better” version of yourself.
Patterns & Topics That Frequently Come Up in Session
A lot of the conversations I return to are about the ways our relationships, identities, histories, and environments shape how we move through the world.
With individuals, I often hear: “I don’t know why I feel this way,” “I’m tired of overthinking,” or “I keep putting everyone else first.” We look beyond individual coping to understand the personal, relational, cultural, and systemic experiences that may be shaping those patterns.
With couples, the conversation is often: “We keep having the same argument,” “I don’t feel heard,” or “We love each other, but we don’t know how to reconnect.” Rather than reducing conflict to one person being the problem, we explore the needs, histories, power dynamics, and patterns underneath it.
Across my work, themes like anxiety, boundaries, self-worth, belonging, emotional regulation, and relationship challenges come up again and again. I’m especially interested in helping people understand themselves within the larger contexts that have shaped them, so change doesn’t become another demand to simply “fix” themselves.
What Inspires My Work as a Therapist
What gives me hope is seeing how change often happens in small, meaningful moments: someone offering themselves more kindness, a couple interrupting an old pattern, or a family finding a new way to listen to one another.
My clients continually remind me that healing is not always about becoming more resilient or learning to endure more. Sometimes it is about reconnecting with parts of ourselves that have been pushed aside, questioning what we were taught to accept, and finding more supportive ways of being in relationship with ourselves and others.
I’m inspired by the ways people adapt, resist, repair, and create connection even within difficult circumstances. Witnessing those shifts reminds me that growth is possible when people have space to feel understood, supported, and able to imagine something different.
What's My Story
My story has been shaped by navigating different cultures, major life transitions, and the ways our relationships influence how we understand ourselves and the world around us. Growing up in India and later building a life in Canada deepened my understanding of identity, belonging, family expectations, and change.
These experiences have taught me that healing is less about eliminating struggle and more about developing greater self-awareness, compassion, and healthier ways of relating to ourselves and others.
That perspective shapes how I work with clients today. I approach therapy with curiosity, cultural humility, and respect for each person’s story, creating a space where individuals and couples can feel understood, explore their experiences, and move toward more meaningful and connected lives.
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What's It Like To Work With Me
My style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate, but I’m also active and intentional. You don’t need to arrive with the right words or have everything figured out. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can show up as you are and be met with curiosity rather than judgment.
I won’t just sit back and listen. I ask thoughtful questions, offer reflections, and gently challenge patterns when it feels useful. I also pay attention to the wider contexts shaping your experiences, including family, culture, identity, relationships, and systems of power, rather than treating distress as something that exists only within the individual.
With couples and families, I focus on the patterns underneath conflict rather than deciding who is “right.” My goal is to help everyone feel heard while making space for different needs, histories, and ways of communicating.
I draw from CBT, ACT, EFT, Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness, but I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Therapy is a partnership, and we shape the work together around what feels meaningful and useful to you.
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What Do You Enjoy Outside of Therapy?
When I'm not in the therapy room, I'm usually seeking out the things that help me slow down, recharge, and stay connected to the present moment. I love spending time in nature, exploring new places, and taking road trips or weekend getaways that allow me to step away from the busyness of everyday life. Whether it's walking through a scenic trail, discovering a charming small town, or simply enjoying a beautiful view, I find that being outdoors helps me reset and return to my work feeling grounded.
I'm also someone who genuinely enjoys learning. I'm always exploring new ideas about relationships, mental health, and personal growth, whether that's through books, podcasts, professional development, or conversations with others. I'm naturally curious, and I believe that continuing to learn helps me grow not only as a therapist but also as a person.
The people closest to me would probably say I spend a little too much time talking about travel, good food, and finding hidden gems to explore. I also enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, sharing meaningful conversations, and appreciating the simple moments that often bring the most joy.
Above all, I try to practice what I encourage my clients to do: make space for rest, connection, and self-care. Taking time to recharge allows me to show up with presence, compassion, and energy for the individuals, couples, and families I have the privilege of supporting.
What Misconceptions About Therapy Do You Often Challenge?
One misconception I often challenge is that therapy is only for people in crisis, or that you need to know exactly what is “wrong” before you begin. You can come to therapy feeling uncertain, curious, disconnected, or simply wanting to understand yourself and your relationships more deeply.
I also don’t see therapy as a place where an expert tells you how to fix yourself. Our experiences are shaped by relationships, culture, family, identity, and larger systems, not just by individual choices or coping skills. Therapy can be a space to explore those contexts together and question ideas about what healing is “supposed” to look like.
Growth is rarely linear, and it doesn’t require becoming a different person. Sometimes it means building new skills. Sometimes it means unlearning expectations, understanding old survival strategies, strengthening connection, or making more room for the life you actually want.
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