Uttara Desai

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

2 Endorsed

Hoboken, NJ 07030

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As an immigrant and South Asian woman of color, I am dedicated to helping individuals feel empowered and develop healthy growth-fostering connections through mutual empathy, authenticity, and genuineness.

In my work, I utilize an integrative approach that is grounded in client-centered and strengths-based approaches, while focusing on relational-cultural attributes.

Within the therapeutic space, I strive to create an environment that is built on trust and safety. I strongly believe that the relationship between client and counselor is an agent of change and one of the most important alliances that can be created in a therapeutic relationship.

Call or Email Uttara Desai now for a free 15 minute consultation - (551) 231-5297

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Hoboken, NJ 07030

(551) 231-5297

Princeton, NJ 08540

I offer virtual therapy sessions in the morning and afternoons. Book with me now by clicking on my website!

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (551) 231-5297

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Hoboken, NJ 07030

(551) 231-5297

Princeton, NJ 08540

I offer virtual therapy sessions in the morning and afternoons. Book with me now by clicking on my website!

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $180
Pay by Paypal, Venmo, Zelle

Insurance

Aetna
Cigna and Evernorth
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Oscar Health
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

I am in-network with several insurances and happy to answer any questions to help you get started on your therapeutic journey today!

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 231-5297

Uttara Desai

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

I am in-network with several insurances and happy to answer any questions to help you get started on your therapeutic journey today!

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 231-5297

Uttara Desai

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00786300 Uttara Desai
Certificate from University of Maryland Working with Survivors of Violence, Torture, & Trauma
Degree/Diploma from William Paterson University MA in Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Attended Montclair State University, PhD (ABD)

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (551) 231-5297

Uttara Desai

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (551) 231-5297

Uttara Desai

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Identity Issues
Intergenerational Trauma & Conflict
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

My specialties include working with individuals who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, identity issues (racial, cultural, and developmental), interpersonal relationship issues, women's issues, intergenerational conflict, trauma, and PTSD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 231-5297

Uttara Desai

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 231-5297

Uttara Desai

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

2 Endorsements

Jessica Smedley

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC

Danielle Bachant

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MT-BC

Uttara's ability to utilize a culturally-sensitive, client-centered approach creates a safe space for all her clients and promotes their growth. As a South-Asian therapist, she is an asset to the field, breaking down barriers and paving the way!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Gujarati

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Gujarati

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Eclectic
Existential
Humanistic
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Psychodynamic
Relational
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I utilize an integrative approach that is grounded in CBT, psychodynamic, client-centered, and strengths-based approaches, while focusing on relational-cultural attributes.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 231-5297

Uttara Desai

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

I utilize an integrative approach that is grounded in CBT, psychodynamic, client-centered, and strengths-based approaches, while focusing on relational-cultural attributes.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (551) 231-5297

Uttara Desai

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

Location

Primary Location

Hoboken, NJ 07030

(551) 231-5297

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Princeton, NJ 08540

(551) 231-5297

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

I offer virtual therapy sessions in the morning and afternoons. Book with me now by clicking on my website!

Call for a free consultation now - (551) 231-5297

Uttara Desai

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

I offer virtual therapy sessions in the morning and afternoons. Book with me now by clicking on my website!

Call for a free consultation now - (551) 231-5297

Uttara Desai

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC