Dr. Rami Nijjar is a clinical psychologist and an expert in interpersonal dynamics, developmental psychology, and developing effective clinical interventions. She holds a unique expertise in sex and couples therapy that allows her clients to understand their attachment needs and how these impact their overall health and well-being.

Dr. Nijjar completed her PhD in Montreal, QC at Concordia University and the McGill University Health Centre. Her doctoral work followed relationship dynamics and development of children of parent’s with bipolar disorder. Her work contributed to the creation of an innovative and effective treatment program aimed at interrupting the transmission of risk across generations and teaching families how to create healthy homes.

In her predoctoral internship, Dr. Nijjar specialized in Sex and Couples therapy and went on to work under world-renowned sex researcher, Dr. Lori Brotto at the University of British Columbia. At UBC she led groups for women struggling with low desire, women with vulvodynia, and couples post-prostate cancer treatment. Alongside her work at UBC, Dr. Nijjar trained with Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff, the co-creators of the highly effective, evidence-based Mindful Self Compassion program.

Inspired by the treatment effectiveness that she had been privy too, Dr. Nijjar started , Resilience Psychotherapy, a training clinic that offers effective services to a broad population. Since then she has collaborated with national and international colleagues to refine her assessment measures and offer effective treatment plans for couples, individuals and groups. Most recently, she has adapted her work to meet the needs of those facing systemic oppression and those who are neurodivergent. She and her clients have been excited at the positive results that they are receiving.

Today, Dr. Nijjar lends her expertise to help her clients better understand their needs and develop healthier more connected lives. She also works with universities, hospitals, and corporations to help them enhance employee well-being, encourage innovation and collaboration, and embody diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates. She also provides consultation services to other professionals in her industry.

When she is not joyfully engaged at work, you can find Dr. Nijjar spending time with her family, friends, and dog; relishing in nature; and travelling around the world.