Gujarati Therapists in New York, NY

Do you feel consumed with thoughts about food, weight, or body image? Does your relationship with these things impact your mood, self-esteem, relationships, or ability to function? If you answered yes to any of these questions, know that healing is possible. You are not alone in navigating these experiences.

Trained in CBT, prefer to use a rational living approach with behavior modification and assist the client. Use DBT, CBT, Behavioral approach in Psychotherapy to achieve practical results, measurable and beneficial to the client. Short term treatment focus on result oriented approach with focus on cognitive or insight or behavioral modification is my style. Specialist in children, work with families and a fair mix of all age groups. I accept major health insurances & accept private pay. ANGER MANAGEMENT, AUTISM, ADHD, MOOD DISORDERS, ANXIETY SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ALCOHOL DOMESTIC RELATIONS/VIOLENCE ISSUES AND FORENSIC EVALUATIONS HANDLED AS WELL.

My practice focuses on helping individuals work through the self-defeating patterns that have created feelings of depression, anxiety and/or a general sense of feeling "stuck."

Nirja understands the therapeutic work to be collaborative & believes in intently listening to the individual’s perspectives, and works from a warm, empathetic and relational approach in the sessions. She integrates therapeutic elements of Relational-Psychodynamic theory and incorporates DBT and Mindfulness interventions, tailoring the therapeutic sessions to the individual’s needs.

Life, with its inevitable ups and downs, demands effective coping strategies. While we often overlook the highs, it is during the lows that unrest ripples through our existence. As a practitioner, I collaborate with my clients, providing an exceptionally non-judgmental and culturally sensitive environment. Meeting them where they are, I help navigate life’s roller coaster, empowering them to move forward.

I approach therapy through a multicultural lens, aiming to guide clients through a journey of wellness helping clients gain skills for optimal living. I take a holistic approach to therapy including mindfulness and meditation. I am trained in multiple theories such as humanistic theory and relational-cultural theory. I also draw from narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy, and trauma informed therapy when necessary.

Thanks for taking a moment to find out more about my services! I enjoy working with individuals (including adolescents) and couples and specialize in Premarital, Interfaith, Multicultural, and Infertility work. I strive to create a safe space for my clients to share, be heard and witnessed, explore, heal, and grow. My style of working with clients is relational, holistic, collaborative, and creative. I deeply believe in a client-centered and strengths-based approach. My counseling technique is a combination of depth oriented, family systems, and experiential therapies (i.e., art/play therapy, mindfulness) with the goals of insight, healing, and behavior change.

I meet my clients where they are through an acceptance, holistic, client-centered, and nonjudgmental perspective. I integrate multiple approaches including psychodynamic, acceptance-based, and values in order to guide my clients towards healing and growth. I tailor evidence-based and effective treatments to the needs of my clients. My style is collaborative, open, and curious. I want to foster comfort for my clients. Together we can create space that feels safe for you. My goal is to find a pathway in understanding ourselves in the service of finding and achieving our true values and happiness.

In my approach to therapy, I tailor my methods to each client's specific needs. I draw on evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. By using these approaches, I help clients identify and address the underlying issues contributing to their struggles.

With today's societal norms and stigmas, so many of us are hurt, misunderstood, rejected, outcasted, and isolated to the point that we often become hesitant to seek out help. Over 11 years of clinical experience and treating hundreds of diverse patients, I have learned as human beings we all want the same thing: to be seen, heard, supported, accepted, connected, appreciated, and loved. So here I am; ready, willing, and committed to breaking through barriers with you - by offering a listening ear for your story and a safe space where we can explore, freely and authentically, without bias and without judgment.

My therapeutic approach is to meet you where you’re at, work together to determine what best meets your needs, and to collaboratively create a plan that helps you achieve your goals. Growing up in a country where mental health was a developing field, I saw the first-hand effects of an overlooked self. I consider it a privilege to assist you in your reconnection to mind, body, and soul—one therapy session at a time.

At Rivia Mind, we focus on both treatment and prevention. We believe in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to work on maintaining and improving lifelong health. We are a treatment center that offers up to date, evidence based treatment for a wide range of psychological struggles that get in the way of you living life to the fullest. A consultation begins with a comprehensive evaluation and a personalized treatment plan to help you reach your goals.

Psychotherapy provides a unique space through which a new relationship with oneself and others can be forged. Change in patterns of feeling and relating can be achieved through a process of exploration of and reflection on one's deeply held beliefs, convictions, and values, and past and present experiences. My approach is collaborative and informed by psychodynamic perspectives. I strive to facilitate meaning, understanding, and empowerment through close attention to the details of one's internal life and external context. Many of the individuals I work with enter psychotherapy to work through depression and anxiety related to struggles with identity, relationships, loss, trauma, and migration.

Anxiety and mood disorders were my first areas of expertise. My fascination with relationships led me to study, from the lens of sex, the complicated and delicate dynamics that occur between and within people. This view point has given me a perspective on the interplay between sex, emotional difficulties, relationship patterns and attachment styles. Whether sex and relationship difficulties bring you to treatment or it's your anxiety and mood difficulties; we'll use my understanding of best clinical practices and your history to help you live a more satisfied life, inside and outside the bedroom.

Reaching out for help can be very hard. You are coming to therapy for personal reasons, some of which may be uncomfortable to talk about. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, lack of confidence, coping with past traumas, having difficulty with work, or are simply feeling stuck. We understand that life can be overwhelming, even under the best of circumstances. We work with adults of all ages, children, and couples, to help them gain a better understanding of their feelings, relationships and inner-conflicts.

I use a client-driven approach when working with clients. I will ask guiding questions to assist clients to learn more about themselves, strive to have clients to self-identify root causes of certain patterns and behaviors that they are experiencing, and provide encouragement to clients to strengthen their self-esteem and confidence. I use Internal Family Systems, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Coaching, and Family Dynamics Therapy systems.

Life can feel overwhelming or complicated. You may be feeling stuck or weighed down by work or relationships, or you may be struggling to change behaviors that prevent you from achieving your goals. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trouble with relationships, trauma, or other mental health issues, I am here to help. Seeking therapy is a step forward in working on yourself and gaining a better understanding of your thoughts and emotions.

Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. is an leading expert in Learning Disabilities such as Dyslexia and Math Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Memory and processing problems, speech, language and other developmental delays. We provide neuropsychological, psychiatric and educational evaluations for children and adults, to not only diagnose but outline a treatment plan, specific to their needs.

***********Late evening hours available*********** Changes and routine can both be difficult. At times, this leaves us with struggling thoughts of past wounds leading into present life, which can impact our emotional well-being and perhaps even lead to conflicts in relationships. I bring a wide-range of experience working with young adults pertaining to struggles of anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma.