LPC, 10 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hello, and welcome. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Maryland, dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges with empathy, insight, and evidence-based care. I earned my Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Johns Hopkins University. With over six years of experience in clinical counseling and nine years in career counseling, I offer a well-rounded perspective that addresses both emotional well-being and professional growth. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. Whether you're working through anxiety, depression, life transitions, career concerns, or relationship challenges, we will work together to build resilience, foster healing, and create a more balanced, fulfilling life.
In our first session we will start with introductions and discuss the main challenges you are experiencing. In following sessions, we will create an individualized plan with specific therapeutic goals. This plan will help guide future sessions.
I want to provide a safe and supportive environment for my clients. My greatest strength is in listening, developing rapport and trust.
I enjoy working with clients at various stages of life and career, and I welcome people of all backgrounds and ages into the therapy space. That said, I feel especially connected to working with young to midlife adults, as these are often times of transition, self-discovery, and change. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, career challenges, or mental health concerns, I offer a collaborative and supportive space to explore what’s holding you back and what will help you move forward. As an Indian American immigrant, I also understand the complexities of navigating multiple cultures and the impact this can have on one's sense of self. Many of my clients are coping with anxiety, depression, or ADHD and are feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Together, we develop insight, identify triggers, and build healthier ways of coping—so you can feel more grounded and in control.
I believe that healing requires deepening insight of ourselves and the experiences that impact our everyday lives and relationships. These experiences can result in anxiety, emotional numbness, or relationship challenges. Often clients have also experienced dysfunctional family dynamics and childhood traumas. As a result of these difficult experiences, we develop unhealthy coping strategies and protective behaviors. These behaviors may or may not be helping you understand your experiences and cope in a healthy manner. My passion is in creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe and understood. The ultimate goal is to help you heal and connect with your authentic self. We will work together to understand how past experiences are impacting you today. Together we can identify and develop more helpful coping strategies. I understand that each person I work with is unique, which is why I utilize a collaborative, integrative, strengths-based approach to therapy. I draw upon aspects of various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution focused therapy, psychoeducation interventions, and others to best support you. Please reach out if you believe that we could be a good fit. I am happy to schedule a free phone call to discuss your goals in therapy.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy clients uncover distorted unhelpful thought patterns. We also explore the core beliefs from which these thoughts patterns develop. Ultimately, the goal is to increase understanding of cognitive patterns and shift distorted thoughts patterns to ones that are more helpful.
It is my goal to provide high quality effective therapeutic services. In order to do this, I strive to stay informed of the latest evidenced-based therapeutic interventions within the mental health field. I pass on this information to clients in therapy. My goal is to provide evidenced-based information and support to help clients better understand and cope with mental health challenges. I often discuss theories and utilize charts/graphs to address specific client concerns. Psychoeducation is a tool to help increase a client's understanding of complex, emotionally charged information and to use this information in a productive manner.
4 ratings with written reviews
June 16, 2025
Selvi is exactly who I needed. I have confidence leaving the session.
June 15, 2025
she's wonderful she explained to me what I have to do with the situations that are in front of me she gave me real concrete solutions for problems that I was having trouble even getting started with. Thank you so much.
May 5, 2025
Selvi is just amazing. She is compassionate. She listens. She’s doesn’t try to tell me what to do, instead she guides me so that I can make the best decisions for myself. She’s changing my life with each session and I’m so grateful for her approach and ability to see complex situations from all sides. She’s just awesome. There aren’t enough positive words or positives adjectives to explain how great she is.