Harshita Jain, M.A., Psychologist, Candidate Register
Ms. Harshita Jain holds a Master’s degree in Applied Clinical Psychology and brings a strong foundation in psychological research to her clinical work. As a published researcher in mindfulness, empathy, decision‑making and cognitive processes, she integrates scientific insight with practical, evidence‑based therapy. She approaches each client with curiosity, clarity and a structured, goal‑oriented mindset, helping them make sense of their experiences while building concrete tools for meaningful change.
Ms. Jain works with adults experiencing anxiety, panic and health anxiety; depression; stress and burnout; obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); anger; grief and loss; self-esteem and relationship difficulties; executive functioning challenges; academic and workplace stress; adjustment difficulties; substance and alcohol use concerns; and the emotional effects of postpartum change. She also provides trauma-informed treatment for post-traumatic stress, and welcomes public safety personnel and their families, veterans and military families.
Working primarily from cognitive-behavioural and behavioural frameworks, her therapeutic style is analytical, practical and collaborative. Ms. Jain helps clients to understand patterns in their thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and to develop realistic, sustainable strategies to improve their well‑being. She also incorporates humanistic and mindfulness‑informed principles to support lasting change.
Born in Delhi and having lived between India and Canada, Ms. Jain brings a deep awareness of cultural nuance to her work. She recognizes how culture, values and lived experience shape the way people understand distress, relationships, expectations and healing. She is especially dedicated to providing care that is responsive, respectful and meaningful for clients from diverse backgrounds, including those navigating identity, migration and cross‑cultural adjustment.
In addition to therapy, Ms. Jain provides psychological assessments for adolescents, young adults and adults. Her assessment work includes evaluations for ADHD, anxiety, depression, executive functioning challenges, personality and cognitive abilities. She also offers psychoeducational assessments and diagnostic assessments to support clarity, planning and evidence‑based treatment recommendations.
At CRUX, Ms. Jain provides individual therapy and assessment services in-person and online through easy-to-use technologies like Zoom. She provides therapy for adults (19 years of age or older) and assessment services for adolescents (11 to 18 years of age) and adults (19 years of age or older). Ms. Jain is a psychologist, candidate register with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Psychology. Ms. Jain works with clients from Nova Scotia.