About Sama

Namaste, I’m Sama Maharjan

 

Founder & Counselor, Insight Choices Counseling

Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.

I’ve spent over 10 years working in mental health, social work, and community well-being—but Insight Choices Counselling was born from something deeper: a calling to offer healing that is both professional and profoundly personal.

My journey began in Nepal in 2011. I was feeling lost, unfulfilled by the path I was on. One day, as I walked through a library, I stumbled upon a section labeled Psychology. In that moment, something shifted in me—I felt an inner knowing: This is what I’m here to do. That moment changed everything. I followed that call, and I’ve never looked back.

Over the years, I’ve come to understand that healing isn’t linear. It’s tender, layered, and deeply human. My role is not to “fix” you—but to walk beside you. Whether we’re navigating pain, grief, identity, transitions, relationships, or inner blocks to deeper self-understanding—I will meet you with warmth, insight, and unwavering compassion in a non-judgemental way.

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I’ve been told I’m soft-spoken yet powerful, deeply empathetic yet growth-oriented. I’ll hold you through tears, celebrate your breakthroughs, and honor your truth—no matter how messy, confusing, or vulnerable it feels.

 

My Therapeutic style

I blend evidence-based counseling with a deeply spiritual and holistic framework. I believe that true healing happens when we feel safe, seen, and supported—mind, body, and soul. 

My work is grounded in trauma-informed care and draws from:

• Solution-Focused Therapy

• Person-Centered & Strengths-Based Practice

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Mindfulness-based approaches

• Spiritual practices and somatic awareness

• EMDR

• Psycho-education and Empowerment tools

But more than any single modality, I bring an intuitive, heart-centered presence. I listen beyond words.I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. I meet you exactly where you are—with compassion, curiosity, and presence—and walk beside you as you uncover your own inner wisdom.

 

Beyond the Therapy Room...

I’m a mother to a radiant, chatty little girl who teaches me about joy and presence every day. I cherish slow mornings, moon rituals, journalism, meaningful conversations, and dreaming of world-schooling adventures. I’m forever adding books to my reading list (and accepting I may never get through them all), challenging myself to grow, and laughing at my own goofy quirks.

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I live for realness. I’m not here to pretend life is always easy or polished. I’m here for the raw, messy, beautiful process of becoming. And if that’s what you’re craving too—you’re in the right place.

If my words or energy resonate with you, please feel free to reach out. It would be my honor to support you on your journey.

 

✨ Check out my services or visit the About page to see how we can work together.