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Niru Balasubramaniam

Accepting new clients

Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker

Ontario 12+ years experience Virtual

About

I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore life’s challenges and help you reconnect with your strengths. I work with adults, teens, and couples facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, and more. Using a client-centered, strengths-based approach, we’ll work together to create meaningful, lasting change.

Biography

Our lives are shaped by a range of experiences—challenges, pressures, transitions, and triumphs—that all deserve to be acknowledged and understood. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or simply ready for change, therapy can be a powerful space for insight, healing, and growth. My goal is to create a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative space where you can feel heard and supported. I believe in meeting you where you are, working together to explore your experiences, and helping you reconnect with your strengths. Therapy is not about “fixing” you—it’s about empowering you to live with more clarity, intention, and self-compassion. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, meaning I see you as the expert in your life. I draw from evidence-based modalities that are tailored to your individual needs, integrating tools from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), emotion-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. I also recognize that therapy is not one-size-fits-all—your story, cultural background, values, and identity matter deeply, and I strive to create a space that feels safe, inclusive, and affirming. You don’t have to face things alone. Reaching out for help is a courageous first step, and I’m here to walk alongside you in that process. Together, we can explore what’s getting in the way, reconnect with what matters most to you, and build a path forward that feels meaningful and sustainable. If you’re curious about how we might work together, I invite you to reach out. I offer a free consultation and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Specialities

Additional Locations

Details

  • Session Formats

    Virtual Only

  • Primary Location

    5200 Finch Ave East , Unit #349
    Scarborough, ON  M1S 4Z5
  • Practicing Since

    Practicing since 2014 (12+ years)

Client Focus

Client Focus

Individuals

Client Ages

Teens (13-17) Adults

Languages

English Tamil

Licenses

  • Master of Social Work

    University of Windsor

    Graduated 2021

  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

    #837841

    License Expiry Date: December 2025

  • College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

    #003918

    License Expiry Date: April 2026