If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or trapped in cycles that no longer serve you—you’re not alone. I created Elevating Minds to help people like us to step into emotional freedom and reclaim their power. Here’s a little more about me and why I do this work
Breaking Cycles, Elevating Minds
My parents, shaped by their own unhealed experiences, did the best they could with what they knew. Still, I often longed for deeper emotional connection. Understanding this has helped me break cycles—not with blame, but with awareness, compassion (for them and myself), and the hope of something different. As a result, I see healing—not as a singular event but as a lifelong process of unlearning, reclaiming, and becoming.
I started in the world of counseling, drawn to the depth of human experience and the need for emotional safety. But over time, I realized something: people don’t just go to therapy to understand themselves—they go because they want change.They want to feel different, live differently, and break the cycles that no longer serve them. And sometimes, traditional therapy isn't enough.
Azarine Sandhu BA, MACP
Mental Health Coach & Consultant
My Approach
I was raised in a world where relationships were everything—where belonging wasn’t a choice, but a given. Yet, I live in a society that often sees healing as a solo journey, where self-prioritization can feel like a betrayal.
At Elevating Minds, we don’t believe in choosing between connection and self-worth. Healing isn’t about cutting ties or standing alone; it’s about learning how to exist within relationships in a way that feels honest, safe, and sustainable.
This is why I focus on:
Intentional communication that fosters connection and clarity rather than distance
Emotional safety that allows for both closeness and respect
Meaning-making that integrates where you come from with where you're going
You don’t have to reject the people you love to honour yourself. There’s a way to exist in both worlds, and I’m here to help you find it.
Why I Do This Work
I do this work because I know what it’s like to feel caught between two worlds—the deep-rooted pull of collectivism and the societal push toward individualism. I know what it’s like to crave connection while also yearning for self-respect and authenticity in relationships that matter.
I was raised in a world where belonging wasn’t a choice; it was a given. Love was shown through sacrifice, through unspoken expectations, through putting others first. But in a society that prioritizes the individual, I found myself asking: Where do I fit? How do I honor my relationships without losing myself in them?
Healing, for me, wasn’t about choosing between self and others. It was about learning how to exist in relationships in a way that felt true, safe, and whole. I realized that setting boundaries didn’t have to mean cutting people off, and prioritizing myself didn’t have to mean betraying my community. There’s a way to stay—without staying stuck.
That’s why I created the Elevated Method—a framework for breaking cycles, creating meaning, and redefining belonging on your own terms. I don’t believe in pushing people toward detachment or hyper-independence. Instead, my work focuses on intentional communication, emotional safety, and meaning-making, so you can move through life feeling connected without shrinking yourself to fit.
Because you deserve relationships where you feel seen, valued, and whole—starting with the one you have with yourself.
Why Coaching & Consulting?
Therapy often stops at insight. It helps people name their patterns, but what comes next? How do we take that awareness and actually create momentum?
I built Elevating Minds because I believe in bridging that gap—helping people move from knowing to embodying, from understanding to doing. Coaching and consulting allow me to work with people who are ready to take aligned action and integrate healing into real life.
You don’t have to choose between honouring your relationships and honouring yourself. Let’s explore how you can have both. If you’re ready to break cycles and create something new, I invite you to take the first step.
A Space Where Transformation is Possible
Elevating Minds is built on the belief that transformation isn’t about fixing what’s broken—it’s about reclaiming who you are with clarity, confidence, and self-trust. We help individuals reconnect with their true selves in a way that is:
Shame-Free & Judgment-Free
Language shapes experience. We create a space where your story is honoured without fear, allowing for deeper self-understanding and growth.Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive
Emotional safety isn’t optional. We approach healing with depth and nuance, recognizing the impact of identity, culture, and lived experience.Rooted in Community & Identity
Meaning is made through connection. We help you navigate the tension between individual needs and collective belonging, so you can exist fully in both.Focused on Action & Integration
Insight alone isn’t enough. We bridge the gap between awareness and transformation, helping you embody change in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.
Healing isn’t about abandoning who you’ve been—it’s about stepping into who you’re meant to become.