“The sessions we had impacted my life in very positive ways. After my car accident, I became very depressed as I was not able to continue school and many things were changing around me, which now looking back were all things beyond my control. I had a lot of emotions wrapped up inside of me and could not find an outlet. I felt that I was not able to talk to anyone and tell them how I was feeling. It all made me really confused and depressed, like I was losing everything, including myself. These sessions got me to learn to communicate my feelings with others without feeling like I was being judged or criticized. I was able to talk about things that were affecting me and after each session, I felt more focused. Throughout the sessions, Aarti helped me learn to distinguish the important things in my life from the noises that were dragging me down. This seemingly simple task was actually a very hard thing to do. She also helped me learn to stop being so hard and critical on myself and to appreciate everything that I did have. As a result, I felt the sessions helped me become a more gentle yet stronger and well-balanced individual. The people that are close to me have noticed that I have become a more mature and better version of myself.”
—Female, 23
“I think that there is a stigma about therapy, and people seem to think that seeking therapy is a sign of emotional weakness. On the contrary, I think seeking therapy is a sign of great strength. Everyone deals with many difficulties in their lives, on a variety of complex levels. My sessions with Aarti have helped me and my kids to become more aware of the things that hold us back, and of what we truly want. I have also become more aware of my own inner strength and ability to overcome the challenges that face me as a person and parent. I would strongly recommend Aarti as a therapist to anyone.”
—Male, 40
“Aarti is so warm and easy to talk to. I have never felt judged by her; when talking to her I feel very comfortable and safe. Aarti has had confidence in me, and seen strength in me at times when I couldn’t see it or feel it myself. Her encouragement and her expert way of guiding me through self-reflection has helped me to find that inner strength at the hardest times, and for that I will always be so grateful to her.”
—Female, 17
“I think anyone who works with Aarti can benefit from her keen intellect and honesty…”
—Male, 26
“I have been moved by the endurance and self-discipline to forge ahead and to maintain a positive and realistic outlook, doing whatever has been necessary to meet challenges that arise. I am inspired by the steadfastness and commitment and endurance Aarti shows. She has often gone beyond the call of duty to do what was needed so that the ‘program’ (whatever was at hand) could proceed successfully.”
—Male, 59
“She is open and comforting. She enjoys her work, and strives for the best at what she does…”
—Male, 26
“Our times together have been very enriching. Aarti is a good listener, she always demonstrates keen interest in the other person, and loving-kindness when they express their problems. People feel comfortable in talking to her and revealing their innermost concerns and dilemmas because she has a gentle and easy style… she offers support and optimism, and truly wants to see the other person succeed and reach his or her highest potential…”
—Female, 32
“Aarti has helped me with my anxiety, my parenting skills, being more assertive and over all has helped me to become more aware of my feelings and thoughts. I would highly recommend working with her, she is easy to talk to, friendly and professional.”
—Female, 36
“I was able to re-focus and kept on going to achieve my goals. I went back to school and finished my bachelor of business administration degree, which now I appreciate so much more than had I not had this experience. I feel that I learned a great deal about myself and as a result, I am able to overcome more challenges that life has in store for me.”
—Female, 23
“At first it's always tough expressing what you go through, as you are thinking whether it's dumb or if you're making something out of nothing, and at first I was scared and hesitant to tell my stories, my situations, my problems to someone else, because the way I viewed myself was heavily influenced by the way other people perceived who I was and what I was about. But then one day, I finally broke down those walls and was able to talk about my experiences and share them with people especially Aarti, and with her, I was NEVER judged even though we approached situations much differently, and that was a great feeling!”
—Female, 22
“I would tell a friend that it’s an excellent idea to work with Aarti!!! She is a kind and compassionate therapist who would go the extra mile to ensure that the client is cared for in the best possible way. I would tell a friend to have complete confidence because they are in the right hands if they work with Aarti…”
—Male, 34
“Nothing to lose and so much to gain. Admitting to the fact that you can't do it alone and that you need help is a huge step. Taking the step is worth it. You never know what you will get out of it. The potential is limitless…”
—Female, 23
“Aarti is a wonderful therapist and human being. She has dedicated her life to the care and treatment of others, and she does so in a very loving and compassionate manner. Aarti is insightful in her assessments, and willing to go out of her way to help her clients in every way possible. She draws from a variety of different disciplines, from relaxation techniques to EFT to psychotherapy, to ensure that her treatments are personalized and effective. I highly recommend her as a counsellor and therapist.”
—Female, 32
“She is honest and truthful, yet does not need to clobber you with her insights unless you are asking for an opinion, then the opinion will be given with compassion and respect. She is self-sufficient and mature, does not need to make "ego" gains in the dialogue, she is able to accept other views and reflect on them, incorporate them if she finds merit in them…”
—Male, 59
“Aarti is an excellent listener. I can really feel her empathy every time I talk to her. It’s obvious to me that she genuinely cares about people, and that she wants to do whatever she can to help me help myself. Since I’ve been seeing Aarti, I have gained a much greater awareness in my life. I am more aware of my feelings, and of what my triggers are. I have gained a deeper awareness of what my strengths are, as well as some areas I’d like to work on and improve. My self-confidence has also increased. My relationships with people in my life, especially with my family members, have improved, as I have myself become a better listener. I have become more aware of how I come across to other people, and I’ve become better at expressing what I truly want to express. I find I can be confident and assertive without being aggressive.”
—Female, 41
“Aarti has always been a great listener. It is natural for us to not always feel good, have problems in our life etc. but Aarti never shies away from talking about anything, the good and the bad. Our relationship is pretty open, we discuss anything and everything. When something good happens, she will always be there to celebrate. I have worked with Aarti for more than 10 years, and to sum it up nicely, she is quite simply a great friend…”
—Male, 26
