About me: I have a Bachelors in Ayurvedic Medicine (BAMS) from India and a Masters (MSEd) from University of Dayton, Ohio. I have been in practice for over 20 years in the field of mental health and over 30 years in the field of Ayurveda. I moved to Denver in 2015 from Ohio and have a private practice. I am licensed by the State of Ohio as a Professional Counselor, license number C.0600087, and also by the State of Colorado, License No. LPC.0012340. I am Certified in CBT, Kundalini Yoga and Meditation and Emotion Freedom Technique (EFT).
My counseling practice is limited to Individual Adults. My areas of competence are personal and social counseling, diagnosis of mental and emotional disorders, Integrated psychology. I also offer Coaching for optimum Health and Wellness through Ayurveda and Mindfulness based disease management. I coach clients suffering from Pain and illness, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart disease, Weight issues, women’s health issues, other lifestyle and chronic conditions.
My Philosophy: As a Counselor, Coach and Ayurvedic Consultant I approach the therapeutic process from a holistic view point. I believe that the integration of the body, mind and spirit is an essential expression of personal health. Many of today’s Mental, Physical and Social Illnesses stem from a lack of integration-disintegration, resulting in persons dissociated from themselves, the community and the environment. My focus is on the whole person, with special emphasis on how the mind is connected directly to the body and how a person thinks, feels and acts. Emphasis will be on wellness, with symptoms seen as calls to self-realization.
My Specialties: Individual counseling services for disorders such as:
- Anxiety Spectrum disorders like: Panic Attacks, PTSD, OCD, Social anxiety, Phobias, IBS, Stress management and Worry;
- Depressive disorders like: Mania, Bipolar disorder, Post-partum depression, and Depression
- Sleep disorders like Insomnia and sleep/wake disorders
- Lifestyle health and wellness Coaching for Cancer wellness, Diabetes, Women’s issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Obesity and Heart disease.
- Psycho veda through Ayurveda and Yoga.
My Treatment Approach: I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Mindfulness as treatment modalities. I take a holistic approach integrating the body, mind and spirit with consideration to social, cultural and lifestyle interactions as well as hereditary, genetic influences, belief systems, values and personal goals of each individual. I teach mindfulness relaxation breathing and meditation techniques for reducing Anxiety, Stress and alleviate depression.
