The Pressure to Be Okay

The Pressure to Be Okay

Maitri Thakker

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Mumbai, India

Medically reviewed by TherapyRoute
We’ve all said “I’m fine” when we weren’t. Beneath that often lies quiet exhaustion and unspoken pain. Here’s why not being okay might be one of the most honest, healing things you can do.

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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 .