Nisha Patel

I’m Nisha, a relational, trauma-informed therapist and founder of Inner Work Psychotherapy.

I work with adults navigating unhealthy or challenging relationships. Many of my clients are exploring the impact of growing up in dysfunctional family systems while working through difficult family dynamics, attachment concerns, and challenges with understanding and regulating their emotions across various areas of life.

I believe everyone has the capacity to create new patterns that support the life they want to live. My mission is to help people understand themselves more deeply, break cycles that no longer serve them, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Together, we’ll work toward helping you live a more intentional, values-driven life.

I see clients ages 18–50 for individual therapy and provide group therapy as well.

Our experiences don’t happen in isolation. The families we grow up in, the relationships we have, and the environments we’re part of all influence the way we move through the world today.

Many of my clients grew up in homes affected by addiction, emotional neglect, or other forms of family dysfunction. Others find themselves repeating familiar relationship patterns, struggling to trust themselves, or wondering why it feels so hard to put their own needs first.

Together, we’ll make sense of the patterns that developed in response to your experiences while exploring new ways of relating to yourself and the people around you.

My style is collaborative, curious, and direct. I’ll ask questions, notice patterns, and gently challenge you when it feels helpful. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, so we’ll tailor our work to your goals and needs.

The first session is a chance for us to start getting to know each other. I'll ask about what's bringing you to therapy now, some background on your history and relationships, and what you're hoping will feel different in your life.

It's also a space for you to ask me questions and get a feel for whether my style is the right fit for you. There's no pressure to have everything figured out or to share more than feels comfortable.

By the end, my goal is for you to leave with a clearer sense of what we'll focus on together and what our ongoing work might look like.