Kavita Shanbhag, LCPC, MD | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.96

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“Kavita is an amazing listener and makes therapy fun. I feel empowered to make better choices for myself to improve my quality of life. She makes me feel seen and heard and offers guidance that really has helped me with personal conflicts and anxiety.”

More than 1 year ago

“I have had a very good experience with Kavita. She listens attentively and very empathetic. I highly recommend her.”

More than 1 year ago

About Kavita Shanbhag

Focus areas

Anxiety

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kavita Shanbhag

Hello and thank you for checking out my profile! My name is Kavita Shanbhag, and I have been a counselor for 7 years. I hold a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. Please note that I require a free, 15-minute consultation for all prospective clients so you can get to know me and also see if I have the skill set to effectively support you. I have worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, concerns related to anger, and difficulties with self-esteem. I believe in my clients' potential to create change through a team approach. If they cannot see it, I make sure to highlight that for them and impart hope so they can see the light at the end of the tunnel. In our journey, you will set the pace at which we travel. I will guide you in discovering the roots of your core beliefs, how they affect how you feel, and the role they play in your daily actions. With this knowledge, you will learn about your authentic self so you can live the life you most desire. In my 7 years as a licensed counselor, I have witnessed my clients grow into confident and self-motivated individuals. Their transformation happened because they hungered for change, developed self-awareness, recognized what issues served as barriers to their success, and celebrated their successes defined by their own terms. They developed insights about themselves, which was the initial step that set them on the path to change. After we worked together implementing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and elements of Solution-Focused Therapy, my clients and their loved ones were able to recognize changes within themselves. You are worthy of living the life you most desire. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for support, but when you speak with me, you will find that I do my best to make you feel comfortable. The counseling space I strongly uphold is one that is nonjudgmental, safe, respectful, and nurturing for all clients.

What should a new client know about working with you?

If this is your first time or if you have had therapy services before, meeting a therapist may feel awkward especially over telehealth. I will do my best to make you feel at ease through a free, 15 minute consultation phone call to see how I can best support you. If my services are a good fit, I will take time to get to know you during the first few sessions to accurately determine how to support you and what you want to accomplish in therapy. Moving forward, I will provide “homework”, which might involve writing, journal prompts or a question to ponder in between sessions and review it with you as part of building insight and collecting coping strategies towards reducing the acuity of symptoms currently and to prevent them from showing up as they did in the past.

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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Depression

Mental Health Problem

Panic Attack

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Self Esteem Issues

Therapy

Anxiety

Depression

Mental Health Problem

Panic Attack

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

Johns Hopkins University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1548737133

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.96

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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I have had a very good experience with Kavita. She listens attentively and very empathetic. I highly recommend her.