“I often felt caught between expectations at home and expectations out in the world.”

Hi, I’m Dhvani! I’m a native New Yorker born and raised in Queens, a first-generation South Asian woman, and now a mom of two. I know firsthand what it feels like to carry the pressure of perfection, to juggle multiple identities, and to feel like you have to get everything “right.” For me, those pressures showed up as anxiety, self-criticism and moments of hiding from reality. I often felt caught between expectations at home and expectations out in the world—and I didn’t always feel like the people around me truly understood what that experience was like.

My own journey to understand and manage anxiety sparked my passion for mental health. I became fascinated by how deeply our environments, identities, and relationships shape our emotional well-being. I knew I wanted to help people feel seen, supported, and understood in their mental health struggles.

I pursued my Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville, and for the past 10 years I’ve been doing what I love—helping people work through the real-life challenges that impact their emotional and mental wellness. I want people to have access to healthier coping tools, better boundaries, and a safe place to talk about the fears and feelings they’ve been carrying alone.

Outside of my work as a therapist, you can usually find me experimenting with new recipes with my husband, watching my daughters grow into their own little personalities, or checking in on the people I love with a simple “How are you?”—because I can always sense when someone isn’t quite themselves. And yes, I’m often overthinking, overanalyzing, and researching new ways to create safe, loving spaces for the people around me.

Through my practice, my hope is to share accessible, down-to-earth self-help tools, relationship insights, and coping strategies so life can feel a little lighter, a little healthier, and a lot more manageable.

I can’t wait to “talk it out” with you.

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“Our work together will be grounded in the belief that healing occurs when all parts of the system feel seen, respected, and guided by self-leadership”

About Me

I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and parents who are navigating life’s transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and the impact of difficult life experiences. Whether you’re a teenager trying to better understand yourself, a parent looking for support in strengthening your relationship with your child, or an adult working through longstanding patterns, my goal is to help you feel understood while creating meaningful and lasting change.

I began working in the mental health field in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic—a time that highlighted how deeply crisis, uncertainty, and isolation can affect individuals, families, and relationships. Witnessing these challenges firsthand shaped my understanding of how emotional pain is experienced not only mentally, but also physically and relationally.

Since then, I have worked in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient care, partial hospitalization programs, community-based services, and private practice. These experiences have reinforced my belief that every behavior serves a purpose. We all develop ways of protecting ourselves—whether through avoidance, perfectionism, anger, people-pleasing, anxiety, or emotional shutdown. Rather than viewing these responses as flaws, I see them as adaptations that once helped us survive.

My role as your therapist is to help you understand those protective patterns with curiosity instead of judgment. Together, we’ll identify your strengths, reconnect with your values, and build a deeper understanding of yourself so that you can respond to life’s challenges with greater confidence, flexibility, and self-compassion.

I believe healing happens in relationships, and we are not meant to navigate life’s transitions alone. I intentionally structure each session to provide both emotional support and practical tools, helping you create measurable progress while exploring the deeper experiences that have shaped who you are. My hope is that our work together leaves you feeling grounded, empowered, and more hopeful about the future.

Working with Teens & Parents

Adolescence is a season of tremendous growth—not only for teens, but for their families as well. I have a special passion for helping teenagers manage anxiety, emotional regulation, identity development, family conflict, self-esteem, peer relationships, and life transitions. I also believe that meaningful change often happens when parents are included in the therapeutic process.

In my work with parents, I provide guidance, education, and practical strategies to strengthen communication, improve emotional connection, and better understand the needs behind their child’s behaviors. My goal is to help families move away from cycles of conflict and toward relationships built on trust, safety, and understanding.

My Approach

My therapeutic approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychoanalytic therapy, attachment theory, and parts-based interventions, while integrating systems and family perspectives. Together, we explore how early experiences continue to influence present-day thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behaviors while developing practical skills that foster resilience, emotional regulation, and authentic connection.

Above all, I strive to create a therapeutic relationship that feels warm, collaborative, and genuine. I bring curiosity, flexibility, compassion, and authenticity into every session because I believe that feeling safe and understood is the foundation for meaningful healing.

Outside the Therapy Room

When I’m not in session, you’ll likely find me hiking with my family, catching up with my twin who lives halfway around the world, or exploring a new restaurant (tacos are almost always my first choice). I look forward to learning about the people, places, and experiences that bring you joy, too.

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“It takes courage and great self-love to start therapy. Your presence in the safe space and desire to heal are personal strengths that can be built upon in the therapeutic environment.”

Whether you are preparing to start your own therapeutic journey or contemplating it, you have already practiced self-compassion. Well, done! I am happy that you are here and putting yourself first! I like to visualize personal strengths as building blocks. I believe that each person has their own strengths that can be expanded on to foster self-growth and future success. You already have key foundational building blocks–why not add some more?

I strive to meet you where you are at. I am passionate about exploring your thoughts, emotions, strengths, and concerns alongside you. Healing is not a linear process, and neither is life itself. The human experience is full of unpredictable life events and changes that can challenge you in many different ways. I believe that challenge can invite desirable outcomes such as personal growth, resiliency, and healing. I will help you navigate life’s challenges and strengthen your skillset along the way. No individual is immune to the curveballs that life can throw. You are not alone. While problems and concerns are inevitable, they do not define you. I believe that the person seeking help with a problem is not the problem. The problem is the problem. We will collaborate within the safe space to address your presenting concerns, improve your overall wellness, better understand yourself, and enhance your quality of life.

At the core of my approach to therapy lies the phenomenological approach, in that I believe that you serve as the expert of your own lived experience. You are the most reliable source in the room when it comes to telling your life story. I am here to listen and learn about you and your story from a non-judgmental stance. Extending beyond the phenomenological approach, I would describe my therapeutic presence as empathic, gentle, and welcoming. I deeply value the human connection in the safe space, as well. I would define my therapeutic style as eclectic in nature. I prefer to utilize a variety of theoretical frameworks in the therapeutic environment to inform the treatment process, interventions, and goal setting. I employ techniques and skills during sessions from various frameworks including person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based, systemic, multicultural, trauma-informed, and reality.

Who I work with:

I work with adults and adolescents who are facing hardship posed by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship conflicts, trauma, and general life transitions. I am here to support you through life’s challenges one step at a time. I tailor the safe space to each client, in an effort to meet individual needs. Together we will occupy a safe space that will promote hope, healing, and growth. I look forward to working with you and guiding you through the rewarding journey that is the therapeutic experience.

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“Every individual and relationship is unique and deserves the opportunity to feel supported through therapy.”

My aim is to assist you in navigating, processing, and better understanding yourself. As a systematically trained therapist, I believe our relationships offer a crucial opportunity for personal growth. Helping clients foster self-love and strengthen their relationships is a goal I bring to the therapy space. Love, to me, is a multifaceted process. It involves turning towards one another, connecting, miscommunicating, and repairing, while also finding a deeper connection within us and with each other.

Who I work with:

I work with a diverse range of clients, but I especially enjoy working with couples.

Individual Therapy

I work with individuals presenting with trauma, addiction, self-esteem issues, infidelity, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I believe in working collaboratively to empower you to take an active role in your own growth and healing journey and to create a change in your life that provides happiness and fulfillment.

Asking for help can sometimes be uncomfortable, but I will be here every step of the way. I use my authentic self and real-world experiences together with my clinical training in the therapy room to help you reach your goals. We work together to explore thoughts and feelings on current or past hardships, learn coping skills to foster a more balanced mindset and manage difficult feelings such as anxiety and sadness.

Couples Therapy

I enjoy working with couples to help them navigate the complexities of their relationships. I help provide couples with tools to address communication issues, resolve conflicts, and enhance intimacy. As an LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, kink/BDSM-affirming, and poly-friendly therapist, I provide a safe space and welcoming environment for clients of all identities and relationship styles. In my approach, I value collaboration, direct communication, curiosity, and honesty. I believe that fostering healthy communication is essential for deepening connections and enhancing intimacy within relationships. I also believe in the importance of challenging our thought patterns and creating space for accepting our partner’s perspectives. By doing so, we foster healthier relationships and become more open to each other’s influence.

Together, we will navigate life’s uncertainties, promote healthy communication, and build trust to address and heal from traumatic experiences.

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“While you are unique, you are not alone in your concerns.”

If you are here, it is likely because you are going through something difficult and challenging. Perhaps you and your partner are not getting along - frequently fighting, spending less time together, or struggling to figure out how to move forward in your relationship. You might also be here because individually something just isn’t feeling right. You might notice you’ve become depressed or anxious. Perhaps you feel alone or confused.

While you are unique, you are not alone in your concerns. With experience, I can help you better understand what is going on in your life or within your relationship and offer you skills and tools to improve it so that you can have a sense of empowerment, enjoyment, or direction.

As a therapist, I look at the whole picture - I want to see what has been impacting you from inside, out and together we will figure out the best plan of action for you. I want to facilitate your healing, growth, and change in a way that feels safe and caring.

Couples Therapy:

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. This means I went to school specifically to understand how relationships work and what can be done to make them more fulfilling. Working with couples and families is one of my passions because I believe that when you have a third party, then you get an opportunity to step out of what might feel chaotic and look at what’s happening from afar.

When couples and families are struggling, there is usually a common denominator - people feel that they are misunderstood, mischaracterized, and under considered. A sense of “no one is listening to me” or “I don’t matter” is incredibly common.

I help couples learn to truly hear each other. I like to act as “translator” helping you express yourself in a way your partner can finally understand or helping you to hear the words your partner has wished so deeply for you to hear.

When we work together, we will look to heal the wounds that naturally occur in our relationships when you’re not in tune with each other, and then I will give you tools to prevent it from happening again while also creating a plan for how to make it even better than it was as you move forward.

Our partnerships should be our safe haven, I want to show you how.

Individual Therapy:

When I work with individuals, I take a relational perspective. This means that I don’t see the problem as living “within you” but as a response to the things you’ve experienced in your life. I believe that we learn to develop our defenses as a way to manage the world beyond us. And that those defenses can sometimes keep us incredibly safe while also causing us a lot of pain, anxiety, and confusion.

In therapy, we will explore the history of your life and then work towards healing past pain so that you can live more fully.

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