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Ms Vidhi Maheshwari, MA
Counseling Psychologist
Verified“I graduated from Columbia University, New York (USA). I strive to create a non-judgmental and safe space for clients to heal and grow from their past and work towards an empowered future.”
About Me
Hi, I am Vidhi Maheshwari and I am a counseling psychologist based out of Mumbai, India. I completed my dual degree in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University, USA. I am currently offering in-person sessions for clients in Nagpur and online sessions for others. I provide counseling in both English and Hindi.
I have worked with two leading victims' services organizations based in New York City for 2 years, where I provided counseling services to children, adults, and families. I helped my clients work through their trauma, grief, depression, life transition, self-esteem and confidence issues, body image issues, and anxiety.
I sincerely believe that each individual has the power to heal from the past, live in the present, and shape their future. I work with my clients to work through their challenges to find the best versions of themselves.
Approach
My approach to therapy primarily focuses on the connection between recurring thoughts and behaviours. The aim is to identify and change faulty thought patterns with more positive and objective thoughts.
However, I recognise that each client comes with a unique experience that does not fit one box and approach to therapy. As a client-centered therapist, I adopt an eclectic approach to therapy that focuses on building rapport, unconditional positive regard, and establishing empathetic connections.
I am a receptive and compassionate listener. I strive to create a non-judgmental and safe space for clients to establish a positive alliance that best fits their needs and concerns.
In addition to my clinical work, I am an avid yoga and meditation practitioner which allows me to incorporate mindfulness-based techniques and tools in my work.
Services
Services Offered:
Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
Learn more about Trauma CounselingPsychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
Learn more about PsychologyCBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
Learn more about CBTMBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
Learn more about MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
Learn more about CounsellingOnline Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online TherapyCorporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
Learn more about Family TherapyPain Management
Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.
Works With:
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Families
- Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
Learn more about AddictionAnxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about AnxietyBody Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
Learn more about Body ImageMood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
Learn more about Mood DisorderAbuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
Learn more about Relationship IssuesStress / 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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Professional Title:
Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.
Credentials
Registrations
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Qualifications
Master of Arts (MA)
Teachers College, Columbia University
Year: 2021
Ed.M
Teachers College, Columbia University
Year: 2021
A.B.
Bryn Mawr College, USA
Year: 2019
Service Areas
Nagpur, India
