Shruti Patel

I'm Shruti, a first generation, South Asian woman. I'm a passionate expressive arts-integrative therapist. I best serve ages 6-10 and 18-45 who are coping with life stressors, trauma, or adjusting to a new phase in life. The journey isn't linear and can feel lonely and confusing, and the waves can be hard to manage. If you enjoy being in a validating and empathetic space while focusing on your strengths and creativity, I look forward to supporting you in finding tools to help you ride the waves.

Over the course of my career I have used many different modalities to support individuals in meeting their desired goals. Some of these include Client-Centered, Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Regardless of which modality you prefer, I take a collaborative, non-directive approach and I move with you, at your pace. You will receive tools and techniques along our journey for you to use wherever you go.

I take a client-centered approach, meaning we discuss areas of needs that you wish to discuss in each session and I meet you where you are. However, if you request a more directive approach, I will join the session with worksheets and materials for us to use in the session. You will have a safe, validating, and welcoming experience in every session, where we collaborate, process, and work together. During our first session, you can expect to review the intake questionnaire you completed, the anxiety and depression assessment (if it applies), and answer questions related to past therapy experiences and your overall goals for therapy. This is a perfect place to assess whether we would be a good fit for each other, and if we aren't, I will provide you with a list of resources and referrals so you can be connected to appropriate care to manage your health.