Hello, My name is Nirmala Rana, I have Psy.D. from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Yeshiva in New York. I have been working with a diverse population for 20 years with multiple issues, such as Depression, Anxiety and Substance Abuse. I work with diverse cultures and multiple ethnicities. My work with the Therapeutic Foster Care and Substance Abuse brought me in contact with voluntary treatment as well as court mandate. I have fluency in written and spoken English and Hindi. Additionally, I am conversant in Urdu Bihari and Punjabi.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Initially, I establish a rapport, develop a plan with the person based on his or her needs. The client is actively engaged in his or her therapeutic work. The focus is client centered, the treatment is curtailed for his or her needs, the progress is assessed on an ongoing basis and it is revised as needed.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths are my extensive knowledge of the field, interest in people , their needs and interest in their progress.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I work with individuals, who are struggling with emotional health issues and related challenges. Just to mention a few, such as anger, insomnia , and resistance to treatment. In addition to working with mental health diagnoses, difficulty in negotiating day to day life issues, parenting concerns, employment related problems have been a focus as well.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for more than 25 years. I use CBT to treat Anxiety, Depression and in other needed areas. The goal is to identify the issues, establish problem solving skills, adapt and adjust negative thinking habits and get back to daily routine.
Eclectic
My focus is on the individual's needs, I use the approach which will be most useful for the person. For example, in conjunction with other modalities, I utilize relaxation techniques, mindfulness, accepting the problems and a commitment to work on concerns.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Along with other modalities, I enjoy working with Culturally Sensitive Therapy. My approach is to understand the individual in his or her cultural context, serve the person based on his or her needs. My experience with cultural issues is quite extensive with a diverse population.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
This approach focuses on helping individuals to behave more consistently with their own values and apply mindfulness and acceptance skills to their responses to uncontrollable experiences.
Psychodynamic
In this modal, the aim is to tap into the unconscious thought process. They are manifested in the individual's present behavior. The aim of the Psychodynamic therapy is for the client to understand his or her emotions , it promotes self expression and insight through a variety of techniques. It relies on interpersonal interactions between a client and the therapist, meaning I. It is used for various issues, such as depression, anxiety, fear , and defensiveness that guard inner conflicts from the person's awareness.