Hi! I'm Shikha.



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Clinical Director of The Therapeutic Way. Registered Psychotherapist, MA.

⦿ Not Accepting New Clients. ⦿ Please book with another associate therapist.

How I work and what this means for you

In my therapy sessions, I create an open and relaxed environment where we can have honest conversations about your thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Every thought and feeling you have is valid and I aim to create a supportive space where you (and your partner or family member) can freely explore and express yourself. I'm here to listen, provide insights, and help you develop practical strategies for overcome the challenges you are facing. We will work together to explore what’s going on in your life, give you practical skills, and celebrate your progress.

Whether you are looking to heal from past trauma in relationships or improve your current relationships, my goal is to help you develop the skills and resilience you need to overcome your challenges. Therapy with me is not about “rushing to find you a fix” or putting a band-aid on the challenges, but it’s about building a supportive connection where you can grow, heal, and feel empowered.

Couples Intensive Sessions

Couples Intensive Session.

As a Gottman trained therapist, Shikha offers an intensive assessment sessions over 4.5 hours in one day instead of weekly 75 mins sessions for 3 weeks.

This intensive assessment session is beneficial for couples:

  • who are in crisis

  • who would like to get support quickly and not wait 3 assessment sessions to start working on their relationship

  • who would like a comprehensive assessment done on your relationship (this 1.5 hr of assessment gives the therapist information that they would tend to get after 7+ sessions!)

  • where both partners are willing to put in the work in the relationship.

  • 3 sessions of Gottman Assessment in 4.5 hrs.

    On the day of your booking, you will receive a Gottman Assessment to complete. It will take approximately 1 to 1.5 hours to finish. Please submit the completed assessment at least 3 days prior to your session, as the therapist needs time to score it.

    • We will meet together as a couples for 75 minutes

    • Partner 1 to meet with therapist individually for 40 minutes

    • Partner 2 to meet individually with therapist for 40 minutes

      Break for 20 mins

    • We will meet together as a couples for 75 minutes

  • 4.5 hours of assessment (3 sessions of assessment combined in 4.5 hrs) for $750

    At the time of booking a 50% deposit ($375) is required.

    Fees include the Gottman Assessment.

  • We get that life is unpredictable, which is why we want to give you as much flexibility on cancellation notice while being respectful to the therapist’s time.

    This cancellation fee is in place as the therapist have cleared their schedule for 5 hours for the intensive session.

    Cancellation Policy

    • Cancellations with less than 7 days notice will be charged a 50% cancellation fee of the session fee.

    • Cancellations with less than 72 hours notice will be charges a 100% cancellation fee of the session fee.

    In case you are unable to attend in-person, we also offer virtual sessions as a way to avoid the cancellation fee.

    Rescheduling Policy

    In Case of an Emergency:

    • If you are unable to attend your session due to an emergency, we ask that you notify us as soon as possible.

    • Rescheduling: You will need to reschedule your session for a later time that works for both you and your therapist.

    • Deposit: Your deposit will be kept until you rebook your session. If a new appointment is not scheduled, the deposit will be forfeited.

    Please notify us as soon as possible if an emergency arises. We will work with you to find a suitable time for rescheduling.

    Thank you for your understanding.

  • Couples intensive is not for couples:

    • who are in a regular and ongoing abusive relationship

    • where there is undisclosed and ongoing affair

    • where there is an active or untreated mental illness or substance use

    • where one or both partner is not willing to complete the Gottman assessment 3 days before the session

    • where one partner is not willing to engage in therapy work


  • Individual Therapy (No HST)

    50 mins for $160

    75 mins for $180

    90 mins for $200

    Couples Therapy (No HST)

    75 mins for $200

    90 mins for $260 (includes gottman assessment)

    Family Therapy (No HST)

    75 mins for $200

    90 mins for $250

    Couples Intensive (No HST)

    4.5 hours of assessment (3 sessions of assessment combined in 4.5 hrs) for $750

    • Couples Therapy

    • Adult Family Therapy

    • Relationship Issues

    • Relational and Betrayal Trauma

    • Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

    • Attachment Wounds and Childhood Trauma

    • Family Estrangement

    • Teen Therapy

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      For Professionals

    • Speaking engagements please email info@thetherapeuticway.ca

  • Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO)

    Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University

    Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

    Certified Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Professional

    Gottman Method for Couples Therapy Level 3 from The Gottman Institute. 

    Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP)

    Approaches: CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, SFBT, IFS, EFT, and Somatic Therapy. Check out Treatment Methods for more details.

  • Not accepting clients. Waitlist Available.

  • English

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Outside the therapy session.

I know the feeling of being in a toxic relationship, not being able to share with others because you know it’s best to walk away. But unable to leave because of the fear of being alone and the unknown. Through my own healing journey, I’ve learned to put myself first, address my people-pleasing behaviour, and work through the trauma and depression. I’ve learned the meaning of “healthy relationship” and I hope this is something I can support you with as well.

Fun Fact: I play the violin.

Best Piece of Advice I received: What is happening to you may seem negative because that is not what you wanted. But in the grand scheme of things, it is a positive which you can’t see yet.

Go-To Therapy Book: Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller. If you are coming for relationship struggles, I will probably recommend this book to you as it helps make sense of so much!

Work with Shikha.(Not Accepting New Clients)

Looking to make a positive change?

I offer a 20 mins free consultation so we can talk about how therapy would look like.