Gujarati Therapists in New Vernon, NJ

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Welcome. I am here to help you. There are times and stages of our lives where we are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, confused, or proactively seeking clarity on specific issues, and in need of deeper insight into how to cope with challenges. I use a collaborative and experiential approach, honoring your cultural strengths to support you through what motivates you and triggers you, and identify effective and meaningful ways of being. In psychotherapy, you have a safe space to share your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Sometimes we just need professional guidance to get us to the right level of understanding to potentiate change.

My practice encompasses work with individuals, couples, families, children and group work from diverse backgrounds. My focus is to provide services for those who are struggling with conflicted relationships, anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting and communication issues. I also help clients to deal with life transitions and life stressors by helping them organize their thoughts and feelings to be more effective. A decision to begin therapy can be stressful and difficult; however successful therapeutic outcomes can be tremendously self empowering and rewarding. I strive to provide a safe, compassionate and a non-judgmental environment which is conducive to open dialogue.

My interventions are drawn from cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), psychodynamic, and family systems approaches. I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, ADHD and related learning disabilities, developmental disorders, personality disorders, and family conflict. I also have extensive experience working with eating disorders through intensive internship and fellowship placements at The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia and Florida. I am well versed in the administration and interpretation of comprehensive psychological assessments. I work with clients across the lifespan helping to optimize inherent strengths to better cope with the demands of their academic, social, professional, and family contexts.

Are you a South/East Asian or BIPOC woman struggling with anxiety, self doubt, a need to be perfect or low self esteem? Are you having trouble keeping up with the demands of work, school, family and social life and it feels like a constant balancing act? Do you have trouble being assertive and confident in your relationships? Are you going through a break up, life transition or just have trouble relating to your parents and family who have different expectations for you? Are you a new mom, expecting or navigating infertility challenges? Being a woman in today’s modern society is hard, but you don't have to be alone.

Welcome! My name is Krishna Desai, and I am a licensed psychologist (LP) and licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP). I work with children as young as ten, adolescents, and adults from a variety of backgrounds. While my primary area of specialty includes the use of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), I also incorporate multicultural and family systems perspectives; an overall integrative psychological approach.

You have come to a safe, non-judgmental and positive place! I will be there to provide you with support and practical tools to help you cope more effectively, experience personal growth and enjoy life. My style is interactive, positive and warm. I utilize tools from a variety of modalities customized for YOU - drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy, positive psychology, mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy and expressive arts (music, performance and writing). I work with people from all walks of life - from judges and attorneys to students and professors, to homemakers, business people, artists and many more.

ક્યારેક વાત એ શ્રેષ્ઠ જવાબ છે. આત્મનિરીક્ષણ દ્વારા સ્વસ્થ દૃષ્ટિકોણ ઊભું કરીને વ્યક્તિઓએ પડકારયુક્ત લાગણીઓને પ્રતિભાવ આપવામાં મદદ કરી છે. સ્ત્રી જાતીય વિકૃતિઓ, ઓછી આત્મસન્માન, ડિપ્રેશન, ચિંતા, PTSD, અવ્યવસ્થિત ફરજિયાત ડિસઓર્ડર, વ્યસન, તાણ વ્યવસ્થાપનની સારવારમાં સાયકોડાયનેમિક અને પુરાવા આધારીત પ્રેક્ટિસને અમલમાં મૂકવા માટેનો મારો વ્યાપક અનુભવ, તમને વધુ સ્વસ્થ બનાવવા માટે સહાય કરે છે. સાથે મળીને, આપણે મન અને શરીરની ગોઠવણી પ્રાપ્ત કરીશું.

Namaste, a small introduction to what I do, who I am and where I come from. I am a bilingual, bi-cultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I earned my Masters degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. I began my path as a Social Worker to help people be the best version of themselves. I have many years of experience providing individuals with tools to overcome any obstacles they are facing. As a LCSW of South Asian decent, I understand the cultural nuances, generational trauma and cultural identity struggles that many people experience.

Kanan Kapila strives to provide a wise, compassionate, welcoming, and culturally conscious space where therapy can help cultivate our capacity for meaningful life, career, and relationship experiences. Psychotherapy brings awareness to emotions in relation to thoughts, amplifying our ability to respond with kind inquiry and authenticity in our actions. Kanan Kapila adopts an integrative approach to Psychotherapy, drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral, Somatic Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and Mindfulness techniques. Through therapy, clients gain insight into the patterns shaping their personalities.

Are you finding yourself in a constant state of fear and worry of the worst things that could happen? Are you battling racing thoughts, difficulty sleeping, or struggling to concentrate? Whether this is new, something that has been there as long as you could remember, or anything in between, now might be the perfect time to take back control. I specialize in anxiety management and trauma therapy and can help! I strive to provide you with strategies and tools to help you begin seeing the changes you desire in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I understand that seeking therapy is a challenging and courageous step for anyone to take.

Are you struggling to feel adequate on your fertility or postpartum journey? Have you developed anxious or depressed thinking related to your parenting abilities? Could you benefit from additional empathetic support from a trained clinician who specializes in maternal mental health and pregnancy-related issues? Whether you are just beginning your pregnancy journey or have recently given birth, this chapter of life is full of big decisions, new experiences, and emotional ups and downs. If the stress of this transition has become too much to navigate on your own, support is available to you. Perhaps you are struggling to conceive.

Welcome! I am the founder of Meraki Psychology Center (MPC). Whether you’re looking to start therapy for the first time or try something new, I am here to help you rewrite your story and work towards the life you want. At MPC, we strive to embody our name in the services we provide. Everything we do is with 'meraki' or passion. We hope to instill this passion in each of you. We provide individual, parenting & family therapy for adolescents & adults. Each of your identities influence who you are & our treatments are adapted to fit your individualized needs.

Are you having a crisis of self-confidence? Low self-esteem and stress are impacting your everyday life. The relationship you have with yourself is at an all-time low. You notice that your relationships with others have changed, too. You want to feel better about yourself, but you don’t know where to start. Life’s stressors can bring you down, causing you to constantly question yourself.

Therapy is only as good as the relationship between therapist and client. I provide a space for the client to explore their vulnerabilities, hopes, challenges and meet them with unconditional positive regard, empathy, and an environment where growth can occur. The human experience is universal and yet it is as unique as each individual human. Culture, family background, and one’s own personal circumstances directly inform a client’s worldview. I work closely with those struggling to manage the stress of daily life and those experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, disordered eating, trauma, and relational challenges.

" Healing does not mean that the damage never existed. It means that damage no longer controls our lives." an axiom that I live by on a daily basis. I have had over 20 years of privilege testing this axiom with many brave souls. Once these individuals made a decision to not be ashamed of their suffering and peel the layers of their pain; they were able to set themselves free of it and create space for increased peace, joy and freedom. My integrative approach to counseling and ability to apply both Eastern and Western philosophies/approaches helps this goal in measured and timed steps.

You have the power to change your story. Your past does not dictate your future. Be your own editor and rewrite your narrative. We welcome all people and invite you to join us in this journey towards healthier living. Our focus is on your unique possibilities and using your strengths to overcome challenges and change your path. You don’t have to face the difficulties of life alone. We provide a vast array of services and are ready to work with you in your personal journey towards a more confident, healthier and resilient future. Ready to take charge of your story?

The name Vasista is that of a great India Sage/Rishi who has taught ways of life that we now call life coaching. As Licensed Clinician, we believe in bringing both Western and Eastern approaches and applying Evidence based treatment to help our clients learn and cope with life stressors and Mental Health issues.

I work best with South Asian clients who are ages 12 & up and are struggling with being motivated in school, at home or amongst their peers or in their relationship. Client often gets into a power struggle with their parent/guardian, teachers or significant other and the root cause can be anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem and/or trauma. Clients who experience such concerns often have a tough time putting their emotions into words and feel overwhelmed by the daily tasks that are being demanded from them. Clients will begin to learn how and why they communicate the way they do to become a better version of themselves.