she/her
Uttara Desai
LPC
Location
Virtual, New Jersey
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Independence Blue Cross
Communication Style
Affirming, Authentic, Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants
Years of Experience
3+
I am dedicated to helping individuals feel empowered and develop healthy growth-fostering connections through mutual empathy, authenticity, and genuineness.
License number
#00786300
Therapy style
I am dedicated to helping individuals feel empowered and develop healthy growth-fostering connections through mutual empathy, authenticity, and genuineness. In my work, I utilize an integrative approach that is grounded in client-centered and strengths-based approaches, while focusing on relational-cultural attributes. Within the therapeutic space, I strive to create an environment that is built on trust and safety. I strongly believe that the relationship between client and counselor is an agent of change and one of the most important alliances that can be created in a therapeutic relationship.
Approaches
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
MA - Clinical & Counseling Psychology, William Paterson University
Interests
Outside of work, I love spending time with friends, family, and of course my doggo! I enjoy listening to audiobooks and engaging in various art directives to practice self-care. I would describe myself as a foodie, and absolutely love to travel and explore. Lastly, I really enjoy watching and volunteering for car rally races. I follow the World Rally Championship (WRC) circuit as well as various car races throughout the U.S.