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Dhruti Shah

LPC, LCPC

Dhruti Shah , LPC, LCPC

Therapist in Kansas

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About Dhruti

Dhruti Shah brings a compassionate, culturally aware approach to counseling, pairing eastern philosophies with evidence-based clinical methods to help people recover a sense of meaning and wholeness. With seven years of clinical experience, she focuses on promoting clients' innate capacity to heal, guiding them to discover strength, resilience, and renewed purpose in their lives.

Her work blends practices such as yoga and mindfulness with proven therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and client-centered therapy. She also integrates psychoeducation when it supports a client's goals, tailoring interventions to each person's background and needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model. This combination allows her to address a wide range of concerns from stress and anxiety to trauma, addictions, and grief.

Dhruti emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that honors cultural context and personal experience. She holds credentials as an LPC and an LCPC - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - reflecting her formal training and licensure to provide professional therapeutic services.

Integrating Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and refocus on actions that match their values. It is often used when clients want to reduce struggle with difficult emotions and build a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress, making it useful for issues like anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance to help people explore their experience and grow at their own pace, which can be especially helpful for issues related to self-esteem, attachment, and grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dhruti collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve. This collaborative process helps ensure treatment feels relevant and workable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and for some needs live chat or text-based messaging can provide timely support between sessions. For people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints, these options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dhruti Shah have?

Dhruti Shah has 7 years of experience as a mental health professional.

Is Dhruti Shah a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: LPC, LCPC. License details: MO LPC 2018013688, KS LCPC LCPC 03219.

In which languages does Dhruti Shah provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English, Gujarati, and Hindi.

Where is Dhruti Shah located?

Dhruti Shah is located in Kansas.

How can I work with Dhruti Shah as my therapist?

You can work with Dhruti Shah through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dhruti Shah work with international clients?

Yes, Dhruti Shah works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dhruti Shah cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Missouri, Kansas

Languages

English, Gujarati, Hindi

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