Pavna Sochi | Clinical Supervisor | Shanti Psychotehrapy

Meet Pavna Sodhi

Registered Psychotherapist, Author, Speaker, Adjunct Professor

RP, EdD

She/Her

Pavna K. Sodhi (she/her), EdD, is a registered psychotherapist, author, speaker, clinical supervisor, and adjunct professor residing in Ottawa, Ontario. With over 25 years of psychotherapeutic and research experience, Dr. Sodhi has interacted with a multitude of populations in various clinical, academic, and supervisory spaces. Her professional background and personal narrative offer a unique research perspective regarding culturally responsive trauma-informed work, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) communities, and immigrant mental health. Her research has been featured in national and international scholarly journals and books. She credits her Punjabi-Sikh upbringing and lived experience for her continued interest in these timely topics. As a productive ally, she takes pride in decentring systemic racism, breaking barriers, and encouraging others to be culturally responsive. Her latest book titled, Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy for BIPOC Communities: Decolonizing Mental Health (Routledge) was launched in June 2024.

Pavna is a valued and dedicated member of the Shanti Psychotherapy team, supporting us with both clinical supervision (to the team and founder) and group training in working with BIPOC mental health and psychotherapy practices,  to ensure the highest quality of care for our clients. By empowering and guiding our clinicians, Pavna helps us deliver the best possible support for those we serve.

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Therapy can be a place to slow down and make sense of what’s beneath the surface.

Michael Chu, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), works with adults (18+), with a focus on men’s mental health. His work supports clients navigating anxiety, self-confidence, relationships, cultural identity, and life transitions.

Michael brings a thoughtful, psychodynamic approach—helping clients explore patterns, emotions, and deeper self-understanding at their own pace. 💬🌱

book a free 20-minute consultation using the link in our bio or on our website to learn more and see if working with michael feels like a good fit.

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Therapy can be a place to slow down and make sense of what’s beneath the surface. 
Michael Chu, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), works with adults (18+), with a focus on men’s mental health. His work supports clients navigating anxiety, self-confidence, relationships, cultural identity, and life transitions.Michael brings a thoughtful, psychodynamic approach—helping clients explore patterns, emotions, and deeper self-understanding at their own pace. 💬🌱book a free 20-minute consultation using the link in our bio or on our website to learn more and see if working with michael feels like a good fit.#shantipsychotherapy #mensmentalhealth #psychodynamictherapy #adulttherapy #torontotherapy #mentalhealthsupport #therapyjourney

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Grounding techniques are tools that help regulate your nervous system by engaging your senses. When anxiety takes over, your body may go into “fight, flight, or freeze.”

Bringing awareness to your surroundings helps signal to your brain that you are safe in this moment.

Try this 5-4-3-2-1 method:
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4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste

Slow your breath between each one and allow your body to settle. ✨✨✨

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Grounding techniques are tools that help regulate your nervous system by engaging your senses. When anxiety takes over, your body may go into “fight, flight, or freeze.”Bringing awareness to your surroundings helps signal to your brain that you are safe in this moment.Try this 5-4-3-2-1 method:
5 things you can see
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can tasteSlow your breath between each one and allow your body to settle. ✨✨✨#grounding #anxietyrelief #mindfulness #mentalhealth #selfcare #mentalwellness #stressrelief #calm #therapytools #mindfulmoment #presentmoment #mentalhealthawareness #selfregulation

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University life is full of new experiences, exciting challenges, and sometimes significant overwhelm. Between deadlines, transitions, and expectations, it’s easy for mental health to take a backseat. 💭💫

Our latest blog shares practical ways students can access mental health care, from campus counselling and peer programs to private therapy and insurance coverage tips.

Whether you’re adjusting to a new environment or managing ongoing stress, support is available, and you don’t have to do it alone. 💙

Read it on our website: https://www.shantipsychotherapy.ca/blog/

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University life is full of new experiences, exciting challenges, and sometimes significant overwhelm. Between deadlines, transitions, and expectations, it’s easy for mental health to take a backseat. 💭💫Our latest blog shares practical ways students can access mental health care, from campus counselling and peer programs to private therapy and insurance coverage tips.Whether you’re adjusting to a new environment or managing ongoing stress, support is available, and you don’t have to do it alone. 💙Read it on our website: https://www.shantipsychotherapy.ca/blog/ 
#studentwellness #mentalhealthmatters #campussupport #therapyresources #youarenotalone #studentlife #mentalhealthawareness

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We’re hiring a Social Media Assistant (Student Position)!

Are you a student who loves creating engaging content, designing on Canva, and finding creative ways to connect with online communities?

This is your chance to grow your digital skills while contributing to meaningful work in mental health care.

At Shanti Psychotherapy, we believe in culturally-sensitive, inclusive therapy and we’re looking for someone who shares our values to help us bring this vision to life online.

✨ Part-time & remote
✨ Mentorship from experienced therapists
✨ A supportive space to grow your creativity and communication skills

📩 Send your resume to intake.shantipsychotherapy@gmail.com and join us in making a difference.

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We’re hiring a Social Media Assistant (Student Position)!Are you a student who loves creating engaging content, designing on Canva, and finding creative ways to connect with online communities?This is your chance to grow your digital skills while contributing to meaningful work in mental health care.At Shanti Psychotherapy, we believe in culturally-sensitive, inclusive therapy and we’re looking for someone who shares our values to help us bring this vision to life online.✨ Part-time & remote
✨ Mentorship from experienced therapists
✨ A supportive space to grow your creativity and communication skills📩 Send your resume to intake.shantipsychotherapy@gmail.com and join us in making a difference.#hiring #studentopportunity #socialmediaassistant #torontojobs #canadastudents #mentalhealthawareness #therapypractice

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For over 25 years, Shanti Psychotherapy has been committed to providing culturally responsive mental health care for clients of all ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations.

Our diverse team of therapists brings both lived experience and decades of evidence-based clinical expertise.

As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to learning and applying research on the unique needs of different communities. This allows us to offer holistic care that not only supports your mental health but also honors your individual story and lived experiences. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾🤝

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For over 25 years, Shanti Psychotherapy has been committed to providing culturally responsive mental health care for clients of all ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations.Our diverse team of therapists brings both lived experience and decades of evidence-based clinical expertise.As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to learning and applying research on the unique needs of different communities. This allows us to offer holistic care that not only supports your mental health but also honors your individual story and lived experiences. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾🤝#mentalhealthmatters #culturallyresponsivecare #torontotherapy #diversityinhealing #mentalwellness #diversetherapists

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