Welcome! I'm Deepa Seetepalli, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Texas. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care. With over 18 years of experience, I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life. Therapy can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you so deeply deserve. If that's what you're looking for, I'm here when you're ready to share.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, you can expect a warm, welcoming space where you are respected as the expert in your own life. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, heard, and understood right from the start. We’ll begin by establishing trust and discussing the basics of therapy, including confidentiality and boundaries. I’ll explain my approach, which is collaborative and empowering, and ensure you feel secure in the process. Next, we’ll talk about what brought you to therapy. Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or seeking personal growth, I’m here to listen without judgment. You’ll have the space to share what’s on your mind, your goals for therapy, and any concerns you may have. We may also explore your background and any past experiences that could be relevant, such as trauma or relationship dynamics. This will be done at your pace—only sharing what feels comfortable. Together, we’ll identify your goals for therapy, whether it’s healing from past pain, managing anxiety, or gaining more self-awareness. I may introduce a few techniques from CBT or provide insight to patterns from psychodynamic therapy , to give you a sense of how we can work together, but I’ll tailor our approach to what feels right for you. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I want to make sure the methods resonate with you. At the end of the session, I’ll invite any questions or feedback you might have about the process, to ensure we’re aligned and working in a way that feels supportive. My priority is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can begin your therapeutic journey at your own pace.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked with all ages of clients for over 18 years, I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you identify the root cause of your challenges and create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I have experience working with clients from all ages and cultures. Currently my focus is on adult and senior clients. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about factors in their lives including relationships, goals, and struggles.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT it is an evidence-based approach that empowers individuals to identify and change negative thought patterns, which directly impact their emotions and behaviors, making it an effective treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, allowing people to actively manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life by learning coping mechanisms and developing healthier thinking habits. One way I use it in my practice is having clients identify thinking patterns, understand the how developed, then find healthier ways to adapt them instead with practice.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Culturally sensitive psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that considers a client's cultural background and identity when creating a treatment plan. This approach can help clients feel comfortable and understood, and can lead to better treatment outcomes. The culture is not limited to conventional culture by definition but can take account of the culture of a client's family, gender, generations cultures as well to name a few. One way I use it in my practice is to take a deep dive into what is culture of the individual client, how were they brought up, what are their particular beliefs and customs, what is important to them and keeping all those factors in mind while developing goals and new coping mechanisms.
Grief Therapy
Grief psychotherapy is a type of therapy that helps people deal with a difficult reaction to loss, transition and change. It can be used to treat complicated grief, which is when someone has an extreme reaction to a loss, such as the death of a loved one. One way I use it in therapy is to normalize the vast emotions that come along with loss and/or change, help clients identify the stages of grief, how grief changes over time, and the necessity of grief to heal.