Sudha Purihella

My name is Sudha Purihella, Welcome to my practice. I believe that each individual that seeks therapy makes an important decision to create a change. I understand that asking for help and taking the first step feels difficult. I am qualified with professional and life experience for 30 years to assist you in making the desired change. I am sincerely committed, enthusiastic, dedicated, and available to assist you to take charge and create that positive desired outcome to discover the road to recovery. My mission is to provide quality psychotherapy and recovery services for adults, and couples to reach their fullest potential and personal growth.

I specialize in Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapy serving late teens, adults, couples suffering from psychological, substance use issues and co-occurring disorders. My treatment modalities are HIPAA compliant, sincere and with a distinctive style. My goal is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and couples through compassionate, evidence-based care. I believe each person is unique and deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and understanding. I am certified in the above areas of clinical expertise. My recent certifications in Anger management, Trauma, Integrated Mental Health, DBT have created more growth in clients.

My approach is Client-centered, Humanistic, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioral.

In my approach to Individual Psychotherapy, I empathize and understand the perception of what can seem like a daunting task to speak about painful memories from your past. In my practice, I believe in establishing initial rapport and focus on safety and security first, then gradually Individualize my work with the client to create the desired change.

In Individual therapy I offer a one-on-one, confidential space for the client to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in depth. Sessions typically last 50–60 minutes and are focused on understanding the client’s experiences while developing tools for growth and healing.

I prioritize a collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach.

The sessions stand out because we emphasize:

• *Building rapport and clarifying expectations and goals for treatment.
• *Collecting relevant background information such as family history, childhood experiences, trauma, previous treatments, and other contributing factors.
• *Using a “peeling the onion” strategy to address deep-rooted patterns, fostering new coping skills and healthier behaviors.
• *Incorporating creative, experiential techniques to process emotions and uncover the root causes of current symptoms.
• *Maintaining focus on issues most relevant to each client’s goals.
• *Applying in-the-moment therapeutic tools that align with how the brain learns and expresses feelings and emotions.

These elements reflect the essence of my individualized, mindful, and client-centered approach.