Healing Doesn’t Always Look Like Progress

Healing Doesn’t Always Look Like Progress

Maitri Thakker

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Mumbai, India

Medically reviewed by TherapyRoute
We imagine healing as a straight path—marked by visible milestones, clear transformations, and linear growth. We expect to feel “better”, to keep moving, to have something tangible to show. But real healing? It’s messy.

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Maitri

Maitri Thakker

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Mumbai, India

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Maitri Thakker is a qualified Licensed Clinical Psychologist, based in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, India. With a commitment to mental health, Maitri provides services in , including Child / Adolescent Therapy, Relationship Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Psychometric Testing, Psychotherapy, Stress Management, Therapy, Skills Training, Skills Training, Individual Therapy and Personal Development. Maitri has expertise in .