Angie is a Toronto based therapist focusing on South Asian Mental Health and wellness. She has over 25 years of experience in the mental health care space, 11 years of experience as a social worker for CAMH and is now the founder of Shanti Psychotherapy. Angie’s passion to understand, dissect and dissolve many limited beliefs that South Asians live with is beyond admirable. This conversation is an eye-opening discussion to further understand one’s thought process and the importance of self compassion.
On this episode of The Story Behind A Title, Angie and Jananie discuss
- What led Angie to pursue psychology and mental health
- Focusing on South Asians Mental Health Awareness
- Belief systems - “I am not good enough”
- Self Compassion while you figure yourself out
- Being in survival mode
- Importance of therapy
- The importance of healing from one relationship before getting into another
- Couples therapy
- Why don't people like being alone?
- Desired changes in the school system with regards to mental health
- The role of language - the way we speak to ourselves and others
- Passing on trauma to the next generation
- Types of services provided at Shanti Psychotherapy
To watch this episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheStoryBehindATitle
Angie’s socials
- Website: https://www.shantipsychotherapy.ca/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanti_psychotherapy/
- Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shanti_psychotherapy
- YouTube: www.youtube.com/@shantipsychotherapy8915
Jananie’s socials
- Website: www.palmrootsonline.ca
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaybasky
- Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jaybasky