Nisha Damani

About Nisha

Nisha Damani is a Registered Social Worker in Ontario and Alberta, holding a Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto. With over a decade of experience, Nisha supports individuals aged 18 and up as they navigate life’s challenges and work toward mental wellness. Her goal is to help clients overcome obstacles, build resilience, and ultimately thrive—no matter what they are facing.

Nisha is passionate about helping individuals who are facing challenges like self-worth, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, addiction, life transitions, work stress, and communication difficulties.

As a South Asian and Muslim therapist, born and raised in Canada, Nisha deeply understands the complexities of navigating multiple cultural identities. She recognizes the systemic and cultural barriers that many individuals, especially in BI-POC communities, face. She believes therapy should always be a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel supported in their healing journey. Nisha is dedicated to walking alongside individuals as they take the courageous first step toward seeking help.

Nisha practices from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, anti-racism, culturally sensitive, empowerment-based, recovery-oriented, and harm-reduction lens. She meets clients where they are, honoring their unique experiences and identity, and offers support in a way that is respectful, compassionate, and collaborative. In her work, Nisha uses evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, always tailoring her approach to the individual needs of each client.

Nisha understands that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, and she is committed to ensuring that clients never feel alone in their journey. She creates a warm, caring space where clients can express themselves freely and feel truly heard and understood. Fluent in Urdu and Hindi, and with an understanding of Gujarati, Nisha provides a culturally sensitive environment where her clients can speak freely and feel respected.

For those ready to take the first step toward healing and growth, Nisha is here to offer support in overcoming life’s challenges and moving toward the fulfilling life clients deserve.