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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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Meet Paro Kulkarni, RP (Qualifying) ✨
We’re so excited to welcome Paro to the Shanti Psychotherapy team 💛

Paro came to this work through her own journey of self-reflection, healing, and navigating complex family and relationship dynamics. She understands how powerful it can be to finally feel seen, understood, supported and she brings that same presence into the therapy room.

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply curious. She believes therapy should feel like a space where you don’t have to shrink, perform, or explain away your experience, space where your story can unfold safely and at your own pace.

Paro offers sessions virtually and in person in Toronto.
If you’ve been looking for a therapist who will meet you with compassion and thoughtful care, Paro is currently accepting new clients ✨

#meettheteam #shantipsychotherapy #torontotherapist #mentalhealthsupport #therapytoronto

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Meet Paro Kulkarni, RP (Qualifying) ✨
We’re so excited to welcome Paro to the Shanti Psychotherapy team 💛Paro came to this work through her own journey of self-reflection, healing, and navigating complex family and relationship dynamics. She understands how powerful it can be to finally feel seen, understood, supported and she brings that same presence into the therapy room.Her approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply curious. She believes therapy should feel like a space where you don’t have to shrink, perform, or explain away your experience, space where your story can unfold safely and at your own pace.Paro offers sessions virtually and in person in Toronto.
If you’ve been looking for a therapist who will meet you with compassion and thoughtful care, Paro is currently accepting new clients ✨#meettheteam #shantipsychotherapy #torontotherapist #mentalhealthsupport #therapytoronto

Meet Paro Kulkarni, RP (Qualifying) ✨
We’re so excited to welcome Paro to the Shanti Psychotherapy team 💛

Paro came to this work through her own journey of self-reflection, healing, and navigating complex family and relationship dynamics. She understands how powerful it can be to finally feel seen, understood, supported and she brings that same presence into the therapy room.

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply curious. She believes therapy should feel like a space where you don’t have to shrink, perform, or explain away your experience, space where your story can unfold safely and at your own pace.

Paro offers sessions virtually and in person in Toronto.
If you’ve been looking for a therapist who will meet you with compassion and thoughtful care, Paro is currently accepting new clients ✨

#meettheteam #shantipsychotherapy #torontotherapist #mentalhealthsupport #therapytoronto ...

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Sitting with feelings, especially difficult ones, is a hard but important skill. Tolerating and soothing difficult feelings until they pass is an important skill that for most people is not taught or modeled well in our society that tends to avoid intense feelings. 💪🏽

This ability bolsters our other skills of practicing grace, processing our emotions and allowing ourselves to move forwards towards the goals and life we want to curate. It’s important to explore and be curious about the emotions we are experiencing, to recognize what they are, to allow yourself to feel them. All emotions can be observed and supported with compassion until the feelings lesson.✨

#emotionfocusedtherapy #therapytoronto #therapiststoronto #southasiantherapist #

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Sitting with feelings, especially difficult ones, is a hard but important skill. Tolerating and soothing difficult feelings until they pass is an important skill that for most people is not taught or modeled well in our society that tends to avoid intense feelings. 💪🏽This ability bolsters our other skills of practicing grace, processing our emotions and allowing ourselves to move forwards towards the goals and life we want to curate. It’s important to explore and be curious about the emotions we are experiencing, to recognize what they are, to allow yourself to feel them. All emotions can be observed and supported with compassion until the feelings lesson.✨#emotionfocusedtherapy #therapytoronto #therapiststoronto #southasiantherapist #

Sitting with feelings, especially difficult ones, is a hard but important skill. Tolerating and soothing difficult feelings until they pass is an important skill that for most people is not taught or modeled well in our society that tends to avoid intense feelings. 💪🏽

This ability bolsters our other skills of practicing grace, processing our emotions and allowing ourselves to move forwards towards the goals and life we want to curate. It’s important to explore and be curious about the emotions we are experiencing, to recognize what they are, to allow yourself to feel them. All emotions can be observed and supported with compassion until the feelings lesson.✨

#emotionfocusedtherapy #therapytoronto #therapiststoronto #southasiantherapist # ...

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a little tour of our etobicoke space ✨ this is where anhad and our team of therapists work with teens, adults, couples, and families.
 we support adhd, ocd, mood challenges, relationship concerns, and mental health struggles — in a space designed to feel calm, safe, and welcoming.

#etobicoke #therapyspace #mentalhealthsupport #adhdsupport #ocdsupport

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a little tour of our etobicoke space ✨ this is where anhad and our team of therapists work with teens, adults, couples, and families.
 we support adhd, ocd, mood challenges, relationship concerns, and mental health struggles — in a space designed to feel calm, safe, and welcoming.#etobicoke #therapyspace #mentalhealthsupport #adhdsupport #ocdsupport

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Therapy can be a space to feel supported, understood, and gently challenged.
 Cherry works with clients navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationships, and life transitions, offering a compassionate and grounded space for self-exploration and growth. Her approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and centred on meeting you where you are. 🤍🌱

Book a free 20-minute consultation using the link in our bio or check out our website to see if working with Cherry feels like the right fit.

#shantipsychotherapy #psychotherapy #torontotherapy #mentalhealthsupport #therapyjourney #healing

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Therapy can be a space to feel supported, understood, and gently challenged.
 Cherry works with clients navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationships, and life transitions, offering a compassionate and grounded space for self-exploration and growth. Her approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and centred on meeting you where you are. 🤍🌱Book a free 20-minute consultation using the link in our bio or check out our website to see if working with Cherry feels like the right fit.#shantipsychotherapy #psychotherapy #torontotherapy #mentalhealthsupport #therapyjourney #healing

Therapy can be a space to feel supported, understood, and gently challenged.
 Cherry works with clients navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationships, and life transitions, offering a compassionate and grounded space for self-exploration and growth. Her approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and centred on meeting you where you are. 🤍🌱

Book a free 20-minute consultation using the link in our bio or check out our website to see if working with Cherry feels like the right fit.

#shantipsychotherapy #psychotherapy #torontotherapy #mentalhealthsupport #therapyjourney #healing ...

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Meet Irem Koc, a compassionate Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Shanti Psychotherapy — where therapy is tailored to you. She offers a calm, supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface of anxiety, stress, depression, relationship concerns, identity questions, and cultural pressure.

With a person-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach, Irem integrates evidence-based practices — including CBT, DBT, attachment-based and mindfulness-informed techniques — to help you feel more grounded, connected, and understood.

Living between cultures herself, she deeply appreciates the challenges of navigating multiple identities and brings warmth, curiosity, and cultural awareness to every session.

You can book with Irem here: https://www.shantipsychotherapy.ca/contact/

#torontotherapy #torontotherapist #psychotherapist #couplestherapist #turkishtherapist

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Meet Irem Koc, a compassionate Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Shanti Psychotherapy — where therapy is tailored to you. She offers a calm, supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface of anxiety, stress, depression, relationship concerns, identity questions, and cultural pressure.With a person-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach, Irem integrates evidence-based practices — including CBT, DBT, attachment-based and mindfulness-informed techniques — to help you feel more grounded, connected, and understood.Living between cultures herself, she deeply appreciates the challenges of navigating multiple identities and brings warmth, curiosity, and cultural awareness to every session.You can book with Irem here: https://www.shantipsychotherapy.ca/contact/#torontotherapy #torontotherapist #psychotherapist #couplestherapist #turkishtherapist

Meet Irem Koc, a compassionate Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Shanti Psychotherapy — where therapy is tailored to you. She offers a calm, supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface of anxiety, stress, depression, relationship concerns, identity questions, and cultural pressure.

With a person-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach, Irem integrates evidence-based practices — including CBT, DBT, attachment-based and mindfulness-informed techniques — to help you feel more grounded, connected, and understood.

Living between cultures herself, she deeply appreciates the challenges of navigating multiple identities and brings warmth, curiosity, and cultural awareness to every session.

You can book with Irem here: https://www.shantipsychotherapy.ca/contact/

#torontotherapy #torontotherapist #psychotherapist #couplestherapist #turkishtherapist ...

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Whether you’re navigating anxiety, balancing multiple identities, or adjusting to life changes, you don’t have to do it alone.

Irem supports clients with warmth and cultural awareness, helping them feel grounded, understood, and supported throughout their therapy journey.
✨ Now accepting new clients at Shanti Psychotherapy- book online today.

#torontotherapy #torontotherapist #psychotherapist #couplestherapist #turkishtherapist

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Whether you’re navigating anxiety, balancing multiple identities, or adjusting to life changes, you don’t have to do it alone.Irem supports clients with warmth and cultural awareness, helping them feel grounded, understood, and supported throughout their therapy journey.
✨ Now accepting new clients at Shanti Psychotherapy- book online today.#torontotherapy #torontotherapist #psychotherapist #couplestherapist #turkishtherapist

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, balancing multiple identities, or adjusting to life changes, you don’t have to do it alone.

Irem supports clients with warmth and cultural awareness, helping them feel grounded, understood, and supported throughout their therapy journey.
✨ Now accepting new clients at Shanti Psychotherapy- book online today.

#torontotherapy #torontotherapist #psychotherapist #couplestherapist #turkishtherapist ...

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Cancer doesn’t just affect the body — it affects the mind and emotions, too. Fear, anxiety, grief, and uncertainty are common parts of the journey, even when others expect you to “stay strong.” Struggling emotionally is not a weakness; it’s a human response.
Your mental health deserves care and attention at every stage. Support can help you feel less alone and more grounded through it all. 💛

Read more on our blog!

#CancerAndMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #CancerSupport #EmotionalWellbeing

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Cancer doesn’t just affect the body — it affects the mind and emotions, too. Fear, anxiety, grief, and uncertainty are common parts of the journey, even when others expect you to “stay strong.” Struggling emotionally is not a weakness; it’s a human response.
Your mental health deserves care and attention at every stage. Support can help you feel less alone and more grounded through it all. 💛Read more on our blog!#CancerAndMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #CancerSupport #EmotionalWellbeing

Cancer doesn’t just affect the body — it affects the mind and emotions, too. Fear, anxiety, grief, and uncertainty are common parts of the journey, even when others expect you to “stay strong.” Struggling emotionally is not a weakness; it’s a human response.
Your mental health deserves care and attention at every stage. Support can help you feel less alone and more grounded through it all. 💛

Read more on our blog!

#CancerAndMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #CancerSupport #EmotionalWellbeing ...

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Happy holidays 🤍

This season can be full, busy, and emotionally demanding. We’re intentionally creating space for rest by slowing down, tending to our nervous systems, and stepping back to recharge.

We’ll be doing the same here, taking a pause over the holidays and returning in the new year.

Until then, we hope you’re able to find moments of rest, ease, and care in whatever ways feel supportive to you.

Wishing you a gentle holiday season from Shanti Psychotherapy ✨

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Happy holidays 🤍This season can be full, busy, and emotionally demanding. We’re intentionally creating space for rest by slowing down, tending to our nervous systems, and stepping back to recharge.We’ll be doing the same here, taking a pause over the holidays and returning in the new year.Until then, we hope you’re able to find moments of rest, ease, and care in whatever ways feel supportive to you.Wishing you a gentle holiday season from Shanti Psychotherapy ✨

Happy holidays 🤍

This season can be full, busy, and emotionally demanding. We’re intentionally creating space for rest by slowing down, tending to our nervous systems, and stepping back to recharge.

We’ll be doing the same here, taking a pause over the holidays and returning in the new year.

Until then, we hope you’re able to find moments of rest, ease, and care in whatever ways feel supportive to you.

Wishing you a gentle holiday season from Shanti Psychotherapy ✨ ...

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The holidays can bring closeness, tradition, and warmth but they can also magnify grief. You might notice it in the quiet moments, in familiar rituals that feel different now, or in the pressure to show up when your energy feels limited.

Coping during this season doesn’t mean forcing yourself to feel okay. It can look like setting boundaries, leaving early, taking breaks, or choosing not to participate in everything. It might also mean honouring memories in small, personal ways, or simply letting yourself feel what’s there without judgment.

There’s no right way to move through holiday grief. If this season feels heavy, you don’t have to carry it alone. Support, reflection, and gentleness can make room for both love and loss to coexist. 🤍

If this resonates, you can find more gentle reflections on coping with grief over the holidays in our latest blog on our website.

#holidaygrief #holidaygriefsupport #griefsupport #holidaytherapy #grieftherapy

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The holidays can bring closeness, tradition, and warmth but they can also magnify grief. You might notice it in the quiet moments, in familiar rituals that feel different now, or in the pressure to show up when your energy feels limited.Coping during this season doesn’t mean forcing yourself to feel okay. It can look like setting boundaries, leaving early, taking breaks, or choosing not to participate in everything. It might also mean honouring memories in small, personal ways, or simply letting yourself feel what’s there without judgment.There’s no right way to move through holiday grief. If this season feels heavy, you don’t have to carry it alone. Support, reflection, and gentleness can make room for both love and loss to coexist. 🤍If this resonates, you can find more gentle reflections on coping with grief over the holidays in our latest blog on our website.#holidaygrief #holidaygriefsupport #griefsupport #holidaytherapy #grieftherapy

The holidays can bring closeness, tradition, and warmth but they can also magnify grief. You might notice it in the quiet moments, in familiar rituals that feel different now, or in the pressure to show up when your energy feels limited.

Coping during this season doesn’t mean forcing yourself to feel okay. It can look like setting boundaries, leaving early, taking breaks, or choosing not to participate in everything. It might also mean honouring memories in small, personal ways, or simply letting yourself feel what’s there without judgment.

There’s no right way to move through holiday grief. If this season feels heavy, you don’t have to carry it alone. Support, reflection, and gentleness can make room for both love and loss to coexist. 🤍

If this resonates, you can find more gentle reflections on coping with grief over the holidays in our latest blog on our website.

#holidaygrief #holidaygriefsupport #griefsupport #holidaytherapy #grieftherapy ...

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Men’s mental health is often shaped by silence. Many men are taught to “push through,” stay strong, or handle things on their own, even when something feels heavy inside.

Struggling doesn’t mean you’re weak. Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, irritable, or exhausted doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human.
Mental health support isn’t about fixing you, it’s about having space to speak honestly, at your own pace, without judgment.

Therapy support is available for men who want a supportive space to talk. Reach out to connect with Michael Chu, our men’s mental health expert for a free 20 minute consultation using the link in our bio or on our website - it’s okay to talk about it.

#mentalhealth #mensmentalhealthawareness #mensmentalhealth #maletherapist

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Men’s mental health is often shaped by silence. Many men are taught to “push through,” stay strong, or handle things on their own, even when something feels heavy inside.Struggling doesn’t mean you’re weak. Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, irritable, or exhausted doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human.
Mental health support isn’t about fixing you, it’s about having space to speak honestly, at your own pace, without judgment.Therapy support is available for men who want a supportive space to talk. Reach out to connect with Michael Chu, our men’s mental health expert for a free 20 minute consultation using the link in our bio or on our website - it’s okay to talk about it.#mentalhealth #mensmentalhealthawareness #mensmentalhealth #maletherapist

Men’s mental health is often shaped by silence. Many men are taught to “push through,” stay strong, or handle things on their own, even when something feels heavy inside.

Struggling doesn’t mean you’re weak. Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, irritable, or exhausted doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human.
Mental health support isn’t about fixing you, it’s about having space to speak honestly, at your own pace, without judgment.

Therapy support is available for men who want a supportive space to talk. Reach out to connect with Michael Chu, our men’s mental health expert for a free 20 minute consultation using the link in our bio or on our website - it’s okay to talk about it.

#mentalhealth #mensmentalhealthawareness #mensmentalhealth #maletherapist ...

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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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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

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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We’re excited to welcome Michael Chu to the Shanti team 🤍

Michael supports adults—especially men—through anxiety, mood concerns, self-esteem, relationship struggles, work stress, and cultural or life transitions. He offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore patterns, emotions, and growth at your own pace. ✨

Check out our website or the link in our bio to book a free 20 minute consultation with Michael!

#newtherapist #mensmentalhealth #psychotherapy #torontotherapy #adulttherapy #mentalhealthsupport #healingjourney

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We’re excited to welcome Michael Chu to the Shanti team 🤍Michael supports adults—especially men—through anxiety, mood concerns, self-esteem, relationship struggles, work stress, and cultural or life transitions. He offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore patterns, emotions, and growth at your own pace. ✨Check out our website or the link in our bio to book a free 20 minute consultation with Michael!#newtherapist #mensmentalhealth #psychotherapy #torontotherapy #adulttherapy #mentalhealthsupport #healingjourney

We’re excited to welcome Michael Chu to the Shanti team 🤍

Michael supports adults—especially men—through anxiety, mood concerns, self-esteem, relationship struggles, work stress, and cultural or life transitions. He offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore patterns, emotions, and growth at your own pace. ✨

Check out our website or the link in our bio to book a free 20 minute consultation with Michael!

#newtherapist #mensmentalhealth #psychotherapy #torontotherapy #adulttherapy #mentalhealthsupport #healingjourney ...

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