Relationships and attachment
Understanding recurring conflict, emotional distance, trust, boundaries, and the ways we seek closeness and safety.
Meet your therapist
The person behind Anbu Care.
Meet Ritushaa Rajendram, MSW, RSW — and learn why culture, family, and relationships are central to my work.
Why I became a therapist
Growing up in a South Asian household shaped how I understand the importance of being heard.
Growing up in a South Asian household is part of what inspired me to become a therapist. It shaped my interest in the ways family, culture, expectations, and relationships influence how we understand ourselves and express what we are going through.
I wanted to create a space where people could speak openly about experiences that can be difficult to navigate or put into words — without feeling that they have to choose between honouring their relationships and caring for themselves.
That is the heart of Anbu Care Psychotherapy. I want therapy to be a place where your experiences are met with curiosity and care, where the complexity of family and culture is respected, and where you can explore what healing and connection mean to you.
Although South Asian mental health is a particular focus of my work, I welcome individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. I believe every person deserves support that makes room for their full story.
Hello, I’m Ritushaa
Therapy with warmth, curiosity, and care.
I believe therapy works best when you feel safe enough to show up as your whole self — including the parts of your story shaped by family, culture, identity, and relationships.
My work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect for your lived experience. Together, we can explore patterns that feel stuck and build a path toward change that feels authentic to you.
I offer virtual psychotherapy in English and Tamil to clients across Ontario.
What you can expect
An approach that centres you.
There is no one-size-fits-all path. Our work can be paced around your needs, strengths, and goals.
Room for nuance
Your culture and family context are part of the conversation when they matter to you.
Space for honesty
Explore difficult feelings and patterns without judgment.
Gentle forward movement
Build insight, skills, and connection at a pace that fits your life.
A note from Ritushaa
You do not have to explain away the parts of yourself that matter.
Hi, I’m Ritushaa Rajendram, MSW, RSW. I’m a Registered Social Worker offering virtual psychotherapy to individuals and couples throughout Ontario. I work with people navigating relationship challenges, family expectations, intergenerational patterns, trauma, and periods of change.
I know that seeking support can feel complicated, particularly when you have learned to be the dependable one, keep difficult emotions private, or put other people’s needs first. Therapy can be a place to slow down and ask what you need, without having to justify it.
My approach is collaborative and culturally responsive. I’m interested not only in what you are experiencing today, but also in the relationships, histories, communities, and expectations that have shaped your experience. You decide what parts of your identity and background are important to explore.
Areas I care deeply about
The conversations we can make room for
Family and intergenerational dynamics
Exploring guilt, loyalty, caregiving roles, expectations, and the patterns we may carry across generations.
Trauma and healing
Making sense of experiences that continue to affect how you feel, connect, and move through everyday life.
How I work
Thoughtful, practical, and guided by you.
I aim to offer a space that feels both compassionate and honest. Some sessions may focus on understanding an experience more deeply; others may involve identifying patterns, building coping strategies, or trying new ways of relating.
I am EMDR-trained and draw on trauma-informed, relational, and culturally responsive perspectives. Where appropriate, we can discuss whether EMDR-informed work fits your goals and circumstances. I am also undertaking training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. These approaches inform my work without replacing an individualized assessment.
I do not assume that every South Asian person has the same relationship to culture, family, language, faith, or identity. You are the expert on your own experience, and we will make space for its complexity.
What matters in our work
My commitments to you
Collaboration
We identify meaningful goals together and revisit them as your needs change.
Cultural humility
We explore the influence of culture without reducing you to a stereotype or a single story.
Pacing and choice
You can ask questions, set limits, and decide what feels safe and useful to discuss.
Professional background
Credentials and services
Ritushaa Rajendram, MSW, RSW — Registered Social Worker and Master of Social Work.
OCSWSSW registration number: 861362 (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers)
I provide virtual psychotherapy for clients located in Ontario, with sessions available in English and Tamil. My areas of focus include individual therapy, couples therapy, relationship concerns, intergenerational trauma, and life transitions.
If you would like to know more about my approach, qualifications, or whether your concerns are within my scope of practice, you are welcome to ask before beginning therapy.
Common questions
What you might be wondering
Do I have to be South Asian to work with you?
No. My practice has a particular focus on South Asian mental health, and I welcome clients from a range of cultural backgrounds.
Can we speak Tamil in sessions?
Yes. Virtual sessions are available in Tamil and English.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes. Services are provided virtually to clients located in Ontario.
A thoughtful approach
A little more about my approach
Growing up in a South Asian household contributed to my interest in how family relationships, cultural expectations, and emotional well-being connect. My intention is to offer a space where people can reflect on these experiences without feeling pressured to reject their culture or minimize their own needs. I value collaboration, cultural humility, and a pace that respects your readiness.
A gentle first step
Start with a free 15-minute consultation.
Have questions about therapy or whether we might be a good fit? Connect for a complimentary 15-minute consultation before booking a paid session. This is an opportunity to discuss your goals and practical questions, not a full therapy appointment.
A place to begin
There is room for your whole story here.
Whether you are ready to begin therapy or simply exploring your options, you are welcome to reach out.