Q&A with Therapist Shalaka Gupte
The time surrounding birth is a delicate one filled with many emotions, and fortunately there are mental health professionals who can help. Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with therapist Shalaka Gupte about her experience helping women during this time. Read on for more!
Perinatal Mental Health with Shalaka Gupte
Before we jump in, tell us about yourself and your qualifications.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), licensed to practice independently in CA, NJ, and TX. I also have my PMH-C, which is specialized training to work with Perinatal Mental Health issues. In addition, I am an Approved Clinical Supervisor, which allows me to supervise provisionally licensed clinicians.
What areas of therapy do you specialize in?
I work with a variety of clients and presenting problems. I see children, adolescents, and adults in our general practice, and in our Reproductive Counseling Center, I work with people struggling with issues such as infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum anxiety and depression, and adjusting to life transitions. I also work with pregnancy and fertility issues through a cultural lens, specializing in South Asian culture.
What do you want women who may be considering therapy to know?
Just do it! I believe everyone can benefit from therapy. Therapy is a part of our self care – just as we might get a massage or take a walk, therapy can be a part of releasing all those emotions that may be weighing you down.
What ages do you provide services for?
I work with children as young as 3 and adults as young as 83!
Do you provide both in-person and online services?
I provide online services.
Where can people find you online?
Anything else you’d like to add? Feel free to add any common questions you receive!
I offer a free consultation. Feel free to reach out to see if we would be a good fit!
Therapist Shalaka Gupte
Thank you so much, Shalaka, for sharing about your online therapy services! I hope that any woman considering therapy will reach out for a free consultation so they can get the help they need.
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