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.