Rajani Naik

Raj has extensive experience in dealing with PTSD, as well as anxiety and depression, with people in high-stress careers. Raj also has experience working with couples struggling with a variety of issues from infidelity to strengthening their relationships. Raj has helped and cared for many veterans and Raj uses compassion and understanding to help his clients with their feelings of loss and grief during this complex and challenging time. In his personal life, Raj has explored the practices of yoga, meditation, breathwork, mindfulness, and alternative states of consciousness to support his in tapping into the inner wisdom held in the body. This has increased his capacity to move through the hardships inherent in the cycles of life. Raj also believes in the value of incorporating playfulness in our daily lives and maintaining a healthy work/life balance. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time in nature, hiking, cooking, exploring, doing yoga, and dancing. Raj supports people with challenges relating to anxiety/depression, PTSD, relationship challenges, identity, trauma, and substance use. With a passion for supporting the Hindi and Telugu communities, Raj strives to engage and relate to clients with a mix of counselling and psychotherapy methods, honesty, and a little bit of humour! Raj hopes to create a safe and affirming space for every person in every session, and believes that this in combination with an atmosphere in which he accepts and welcomes feedback creates a strong therapeutic relationship.