Isha Kumar (she/her)

I aim to work with issues surrounding self esteem by making more space for self compassion, as well as by understanding the root causes for concerns to be present. Stepping into and accepting authentic selves is an important part of this process that I hope to be able to guide you in.

I make use of my training in intuitive eating and eating disorders to work with clients with disordered eating patterns and body image issues. Destigmatizing and deshaming the experience surrounding eating disorders and making more space for their individual experience is something I aim to do in my work.

I have been trained in attachment theory and utilize it in my work with clients. I believe that the impacts of attachment styles developed in early childhood can show up in relationships through adulthood, and in the importance of working with and challenging them in a compassionate way to ensure healthy relational outcomes.

I make use of psychodynamic therapy interventions to deep dive into clients' pasts and experiences and help form understanding and insight about current feelings, behaviors, and patterns. This can be used to increase self awareness and growth, as well as instigate behavioral change over time.

I believe that every person has their own story and their own way of retelling an experience. Using narrative therapy approaches, that help separate individuals from the challenges and problems they are experiencing, I aim to empower my clients to have their own voice and narratives, and in turn gain agency over their own experience.

Using IFS therapy, I aim to help my clients to get to know and negotiate with the different parts that constitute their whole self, and achieve an understanding of the ways in which they can best interact.