Ayushi Shah
Counseling Psychologist
“As a licensed therapist with roots in New York University, I bring a compassionate, integrative approach. Together, we'll unearth your strengths, cultivate skills, and develop coping strategies. Let's navigate life's challenges in a transformative journey towards holistic well-being.”
About Me
Approach
My therapeutic approach involves meeting you where you are, collaboratively identifying your needs, and devising a tailored plan to reach your goals. My background in a country where mental health was evolving has shown me the consequences of self-neglect. Guiding your journey towards reconnecting mind, body, and soul is a meaningful endeavor—one session at a time.
Therapy serves as an expedition into the different aspects of self, a path to self-discovery and healing. Within our sessions, you'll find a nurturing space to explore your thoughts and emotions. We'll uncover your unique journey, fostering growth and rediscovering strengths. Together, we'll address the learning and unlearning of behaviors, habits, and thought patterns that influence mental health and coping. Through an integrative, holistic approach, my aim is to create a safe haven for your authentic self to emerge.
Services
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor from New York and Washington, providing virtual therapy services. My journey includes an MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from New York University, complemented by three enriching years at a NYC counseling center, where I worked with adolescents, teenagers, and adults from diverse backgrounds.
While specializing in tele-therapy for adolescents and adults, I also offer in-person support for clients based in Mumbai, India. My areas of expertise encompass anxiety, depression, relationships, stress, trauma, self-growth, as well as gender and sexuality. It would be an honor to accompany you on a journey towards healing and understanding.
Services Offered:
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Professional Title:
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Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.
Qualifications
New York University
Registrations
MPCAC
Licensed Mental Health Counseling