A space to feel seen, heard, and slowly untangle what feels heavy.

Harshita and I were batchmates and peers while pursuing our PGD together at St Xavier's. I have known her to be a very ethical, structured and meticulous practitioner. I have found myself learning a lot of nuances of the practice from her. Her ability to maintain professionalism and offer direction and care in her client work is commendable.

Harshita is a dedicated mental health professional whose values are based on integrity and ownership, which led to the foundation of her private practice. Having known her since our college days, where she was a year junior to me, I have seen her commitment towards continuous learning and passion for the field. Over the years, she has developed skills and adopted therapeutic techniques to cater to her clients' diverse needs. Harshita drives for consistent self-improvement and professional development that reflects in the quality of care she provides.

I have known Harshita in a professional and personal capacity for over 2 years now, and I truly appreciate her ethical stance and structured approach to therapy. Her personal value of discipline reflects in her professional sphere, which I believe in psychotherapy helps centre the client and allows them to show up better in therapy and otherwise. I also appreciate Harshita's honest personality, which catalyses a deeper and authentic connection with the other person.

I have been a close witness to Harshita's work for the last few years, and I have consistently seen her as someone who is deeply passionate and committed towards her work. Her reflexivity allows her to practice with immense compassion while holding space for the greys and liminal spaces that might arise in a therapeutic or supervisory space. What inspires me is her ability to continually connect, grow, and become not only a better professional but also a better person. This intersection of personal and professional is what makes her a great space holder for clients and supervisees alike.

Harshita and I have had many conversations over the years about our approaches and how we show up as psychotherapists. I admire her commitment to learning. From her early days as a psychotherapist, she has kept a grounding activity box on her desk to help her stay completely present in her sessions. I was so inspired by this that I've now incorporated it into my own practice.

One of the first things I noticed about Harshita when I first interacted with her during our classroom discussions was her ability to be deeply curious and be patient with herself and others in finding the next step. In this culture of profound hustle and urgency, I have seen Harshita be consistently grounded and intentional in her work and in the way she shows up as a member of the community. Over the years I've seen her think and work from an intersectional lens: she's mindful of the histories and legacies that individuals carry, and she understands them with all their layers.

As a first-time professor, I also borrowed from Harshita's calm and reassuring presence, a presence that I believe first-time therapy seekers would also greatly benefit from.

Seeing how therapy is a relational space, and who the therapist is as a person lends itself to the healing, I trust that Harshita's integrity, compassion, calm intellect, and ability to hold meaningful silences will help create the safe space that clients come looking for.

I've had the privilege of knowing Harshita for the past seven years, and in that time, I've watched her grow into the deeply attuned, compassionate therapist she is today. What stands out most to me is her unwavering ability to hold space for her clients, gently, without judgment, and with profound empathy.

Harshita truly embodies self-care. She leads by example, prioritizing her own wellbeing so she can be fully present, grounded, and available in her sessions. I truly admire this quality of hers.

In our many discussions, I've been consistently struck by the way she approaches therapy with curiosity, openness, and a genuine belief in the potential for change. She approaches resistance from a lens of compassion and curiosity rather than a barrier, something to explore, to listen to, to understand and work with.

She has a way of making people feel seen and heard. Her presence is steady, calm, and accepting. Whether she's speaking, listening, or simply sitting with someone in silence, you can feel it. There's a deep congruence in the way she works.

What I admire most is that Harshita views therapy not just as a space for healing, but as a journey toward growth, wonder, and transformation. This hopeful lens, rooted in possibility, has always inspired me. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with her will find a therapist who brings not only skill and knowledge, but also care, authenticity, and a deep honoring of each person's inner world.