Uttara Desai, LPC, NJ | Psychotherapist

About Uttara Desai

Focus areas

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Stress

Coping Mechanism Development

Relationship Struggles

Stress Management

Mood Disorders

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Attachment-based

Emotionally Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gestalt

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Hindu

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Uttara Desai

The provider is a “Licensed Professional Counselor" and their license number is 37PC00786300 As an immigrant and South Asian woman of color, I am dedicated to helping individuals feel empowered and develop healthy growth-fostering connections through mutual empathy, authenticity, and genuineness. My approach In my work, I utilize an integrative approach that is grounded in client-centered and strengths-based approaches, while focusing on relational-cultural attributes. My focus 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. My communication style Within the therapeutic space, I strive to create an environment that is built on trust, safety, honest, and non-judgmental communication.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - New Jersey

Education and training

William Paterson University, Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1831861202

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What practice does Uttara Desai work with?

Uttara Desai works with Rula Health - New Jersey.

What are common reasons for patients to see Uttara Desai?

Uttara Desai frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Uttara Desai on their profile.