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Pavitra Desai
Psychologist (Candidate Register)
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1331 Brenton St, 1st Floor Office, Halifax, NS B3J
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Taking the step to start therapy or even continuing with therapy can be difficult. It can mean unboxing the past that you have been holding on or realising that change needs to be done that you may not be ready for. Maybe you feel stuck, or are struggling with difficult emotions, overthinking, past trauma, life changes, relationship difficulties or doing more or less of certain things. A lot of times this also translates into difficulty connecting with others, trouble making decisions or just getting through the day.
I follow a systemic, person-centred approach that is mindful of cultural, ethnic, and economic concerns. As no two people are the same, treating every individual and their concerns and opinions as unique and vital is essential for me. I aim to collaboratively work with my clients to determine approaches and strategies that fit best for them.
Taking the first step can be scary and overwhelming. I will work with you to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and accepted and we deal with the tough stuff together to begin to process and understand and work to resolve concerns, and adopt more adaptive and healthy patterns.
Call or Email Pavitra Desai now for a free 15 minute consultation - (782) 825-6391
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Pavitra Desai
Psychologist (Candidate Register)
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by Province of Nova Scotia / C10943 Supervised by Dr Alissa Pencer (Nova Scotia / R0544) Pavitra Desai
- In Practice for 12 Years
- Degree/Diploma from Xavier Institute of Counselling Psychology Counselling Psychology / 2012
- Attended University of Mumbai, M.A, Graduated 2011
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioural Issues
- Cancer
- Coping Skills
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
I also speak
Hindi ,
Marathi
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
I also speak
Hindi ,
Marathi
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
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Pavitra Desai
Psychologist (Candidate Register)