Dhruti Shah , LPC, LCPC

Dhruti Shah, LPC, LCPC, brings a blend of evidence-based counseling and Eastern-inspired practices to her work with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, and other challenges. With seven years of clinical experience, she emphasizes clients' capacity to heal and find renewed meaning in their lives by combining therapeutic techniques with mindful, holistic elements like yoga and mindfulness. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, credentials that indicate her qualification to provide professional counseling services.

Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with client-centered principles to meet each person where they are. She incorporates psychoeducation as needed and tailors interventions to address issues including self-esteem, depression, sleep difficulties, anger, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and a range of attachment and personality-related concerns. Dhruti values culturally informed care and draws on both Western clinical methods and Eastern practices to support resilience, recovery, and practical coping skills.

Working with Dhruti involves a collaborative process that aims to restore hope, clarify values, and build skills for lasting change. Her practice supports adults navigating grief, relationship struggles, addictive behaviors, and the emotional aftermath of trauma, with a focus on helping people reconnect with what matters most to them.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult emotions are present. It emphasizes mindfulness and practical steps toward a meaningful life, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation or avoidance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It offers structured tools and skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns by teaching concrete coping strategies.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and strengths, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space for exploration. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating relationship or identity concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dhruti Shah works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit consistent care into a busy life, allow therapy from home or other convenient locations, and support ongoing access to licensed professionals regardless of geography.