Nisha Damani

Nisha Damani, a Registered Social Worker in Ontario and Alberta, holds a Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto, specializing in Children and Families. With a wealth of experience spanning diverse age groups—children, youth, adults, seniors, and families—Nisha has dedicated over a decade to supporting individuals in overcoming various mental health challenges and achieving their goals.

Nisha’s passion lies in working with youth and adolescents, addressing issues such as self-worth, self-esteem, social skills, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, self-harm, and addictions. Her focus is on empowering young individuals to rebuild their lives while fostering healthy attachments with their families and caregivers.

Guided by a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, culturally sensitive, recovery-based, and harm-reduction lens, Nisha employs a range of therapeutic modalities. Her integrative approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, providing clients with a comprehensive toolkit for their unique needs.

Recognizing the transformative nature of embarking on a therapeutic journey, Nisha acknowledges the potential fear and overwhelm that clients may experience. Through her firsthand experience, she witnesses clients undergo remarkable transformations, reaching their full potential. Nisha offers a warm, caring, nonjudgmental, and respectful space where clients feel validated, safe, and heard.

Fluent in Urdu and Hindi, with an understanding of Gujarati, Nisha ensures effective communication and cultural sensitivity in her sessions. As a therapist, she is dedicated to facilitating positive change, guiding clients through challenges, and empowering them to live fulfilling lives.