Nishani

Ms Nishani Jayawardena

Licensed Professional Counselor

“The approach I take to therapy is centered around supporting the needs of clients and guiding them towards self-actualization. By creating a safe space, an individual can explore their most authentic self. I stand true to the roots of therapy where you are the expert of your life, and I, a source of guidance.”

About Me

I offer a truly client-centred space where you are the expert of your own life. Here, we can safely explore your authentic self and nurture your journey towards self-actualisation. I guide individuals through challenges, often using EMDR to process difficult experiences. This collaborative approach helps you uncover inner strengths and navigate life’s complexities with clarity.

Approach

With steady curiosity and clear structure, I focus on how change happens in the room and between sessions, gently helping you notice patterns that no longer serve you. I offer in-person work in Detroit and online, in English or Singales, so we can keep momentum wherever feels most manageable. Sessions tend to blend focused skill practice, mindful reflection, and measured attention to troubling memories at a pace you set, with brief, practical experiments between meetings. This paced, collaborative way often suits people facing loss, life shifts, anxiety, or difficulties with substance use.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide professional mental health services including assessment and therapy.

Credentials

Registrations

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); LARA (Michigan).

Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor

Qualifications

Florida International University

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Service Areas

Nava Therapy

In-person & Online

Detroit, Michigan

United States