Information
- Accepting New Patients
- In Office Appointments
- Telehealth Appointments
- COVID Vaccinated
Education and Training
- Maharaja Sayajirao University, Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
- Maharaja Sayajirao University, Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
- Sardar Patel University, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
- University of Indianapolis, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology/Health and Neuropsychology Track
- University of Iowa, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neurobiology and Neuroscience;
- University of Iowa-specializing in Neuropsychology;
- Case Western Reserve University–Training in Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluation
Workshops / Lectures / Publications
- International Conference, Andhra University, Department of Psychology, India
- The Center for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, Indianapolis
- Madison State Hospital, Indiana
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa
- Department of Psychiatry, IUPUI, Indianapolis
- International Congress of Schizophrenia Research, Colorado Spring, Colorado
- National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Francisco, California
- Prism Adaptation in Schizophrenia
- Perception of Socially Relevant Stimuli in Schizophrenia
Certifications
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from Case Western Reserve University
- Mindful Awareness, Meditation and Yoga from various Buddhist and Indian Monasteries
- Transcendental Meditation Training from the Center of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, India
- Hypnosis from Indian Hypnosis Academy
Personal Bio
For the past 30 years in my practice, I have utilized a combination of East and West treatment modalities due to my educational training in India and the USA. I assess my clients’ true potential and unique problems and assist them collaboratively. I view life as a journey and help my clients through compassion by creating a treatment plan to meet their distinct needs based on their strengths. Using a holistic treatment approach helps my clients cope with their day-to-day challenges. Besides Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Behavior Modification, I also use various treatment modalities, including Mindful Awareness, for which I received training from Dharamshala and various Indian Monasteries.
I enjoy working with individuals ages three and above with diverse backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status, nationality, and cultural values. Clients I have worked with have dealt with many issues such as anxiety, depression, Obsession, Compulsions, trauma, marital & divorce issues, problems with relationships, phobias, mood disorders, life transition, chronic medical management, psychosis/schizophrenia, Tourette syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, cardiovascular disorder, multiple sclerosis, disorders associated with the insult to the central nervous system, intellectual disabilities (previously called Mental Retardation) and many more to list here.
I am currently accepting new patients for therapy and assessment.
I earned my first Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Sardar Patel, India. I earned my second doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Health Psychology track with an emphasis on neuropsychology) from the University of Indianapolis. I also completed two years post-doctoral fellowship from the Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa, emphasizing neuroimaging, neuroscience, and clinical neurobiology. I specialize in neuropsychological and psychological evaluation. I am particularly interested in memory and learning problems among patients with cardiovascular disorders and traumatic brain injuries. I have researched social cognition and motor function among patients with schizophrenia. I have presented my research findings at national and international professional conferences and published articles in many journals.
Provider Details
Treats patients ages 18 and up
Conditions
- ADD/ADHD
- Addiction: Alcohol / Substance Use Disorders
- Addiction: Family Systems Support
- Anger Management
- Anxiety Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Caregiver Stress
- Childhood Behavioral Issues
- Chronic / Terminal Illness Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Culture / Ethnic Issues
- Dementia
- Depression
- Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Eating Disorders
- Family: Conflict Resolution
- Family: Coping with Chronic Illness / Disabilities
- Family: Coping with Separation or Divorce
- Family: Coping with the Loss of a Loved One
- General: Women's Issues
- Grief and Loss
- High Conflict Disputes
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Learning Disabilities
- Life Adjustments and Transitions
- Marital / Pre-Marital Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Parent / Child Conflict
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Perinatal: Birth Trauma
- Perinatal: Infertility
- Perinatal: Pregnancy Loss
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- Self-Esteem Issues
- Sleep Disorders / Insomnia
- Social Anxiety
- Somatoform Disorders
- Trauma
- Victims of Abuse - Emotional
- Victims of Abuse - Physical
Treatments
EVALUATIONS
- Adoption
- Disability
- Employment
- Fitness for Duty
- Forensic (Court Ordered / Attorney Requested)
- Pre-Operative / Surgery Clearance
- Substance Abuse
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING
- ADD / ADHD Testing
- IQ Testing
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Personality Testing
- Psychological Testing
Insurance Coverage
- In Network: Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield
- In Network: Cigna
- In Network: ComPsych
- In Network: New Avenues
- In Network: Sagamore
- In Network: United Healthcare / UBH / Optum
Rates
2022 Base Rates:
New Patient Evaluation: $260
Psychotherapy (follow up) Appointments: $185
Psychological / Neuropsychological Testing – per unit
- 96130: $175
- 96131: $130
- 96132: $190
- 96133: $150
- 96136: $ 65
- 96137: $ 60