Dhruti Shah, LPC, LCPC

Dhruti Shah is a licensed counselor who blends evidence-based therapies with an appreciation for cultural and holistic practices to help people move forward from personal struggles. With seven years of clinical experience, she emphasizes fostering hope, resilience, and a renewed sense of meaning in clients' lives by building on each person’s capacity to heal and grow.

She integrates eastern-influenced practices such as yoga and mindfulness alongside structured counseling methods. Her clinical toolkit includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and person-centered approaches that prioritize empathy and the client’s own goals. Psychoeducation is offered as needed to help clients understand their symptoms and treatment options.

Dhruti holds the credentials LPC and LCPC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - reflecting her formal training and state licensure. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and attachment issues, and challenges related to sleep and eating. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and practical skills that clients can apply in daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a more meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where avoidance has become limiting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It provides practical strategies for symptoms like depression, anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with daily stressors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. These techniques can be particularly helpful for intense emotions, anger, and difficulties with impulsivity or relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dhruti Shah collaborates with each person to identify which methods align with their goals, preferences, and needs, and adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dhruti makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care across locations, and make it easier to integrate therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to the individual.