Therapy

Let me tell you about Maya (not her real name). She came to me after trying three other therapists over two years. Each time, she'd attended a few sessions, felt something was off, and eventually stopped going. By the time she reached out to me, she felt defeated. "Maybe I'm just not cut out for therapy," she said in our first conversation. "Maybe the problem is me." I stopped her right there. "The problem isn't you," I told her. "The problem is that therapy only works when y

If you're part of the LGBTQIA+ community and considering therapy, you've probably wondered: Will this therapist understand me? Will I have to explain my identity from scratch? Will they see my queerness as something to "fix"? These aren't small concerns. For many queer and trans individuals, finding a therapist who truly sees and affirms you can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. That's where queer-affirmative therapy comes in. As a queer-affirmative therapist pr

Here's something most people don't realize: the average couple waits six years before seeking professional help for relationship problems. Six years of the same arguments, growing resentment, increasing distance, and mounting frustration before finally reaching out for support. Why do couples wait so long? Often because they believe seeking couples therapy means they've failed, or that their problems aren't "serious enough" yet. But here's the truth I've witnessed as a couple

Before you start therapy, let's talk about what it's not . I know that sounds backwards. Usually, we focus on what therapy can do for you—and it can do so much. But in my years as a therapist practicing in Thane and online across India, I've noticed that unrealistic expectations can become the biggest obstacle to meaningful therapeutic work. So let's be candid about what therapy isn't, so you can approach it with clarity and openness about what it actually is: a collaborative

If you've been considering therapy but feel held back by distance, time constraints, or the need for privacy, online therapy might be exactly what you're looking for. As someone who offers both in-person therapy in Thane and online sessions across India, I've witnessed firsthand how virtual counseling has transformed mental health care accessibility. Let me walk you through everything you need to know about online therapy in India. What is Online Therapy? Online therapy, also