Who am I
Hi, I’m Shivali
I’m a trauma-informed therapist and mental health educator who believes healing happens when people feel safe, seen, and respected, not judged or rushed. My work is grounded in compassion, cultural humility, and practical tools that help you feel more steady in your body, clearer in your mind, and more connected to the life you want to build.
Many of the people I support are navigating big stressors, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship pain, life transitions, identity concerns, or substance use patterns that are starting to feel heavy. Some are tired of “just pushing through.” Others are learning how to set boundaries, rebuild trust (with others and themselves), and create new routines that actually support their wellbeing.
Therapy with me is collaborative, real, and person-centered. We can hold space for the hard stuff and work toward meaningful change.
My approach
I practice from a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based lens. That means:
We focus on safety and stabilization first (because your nervous system matters).
We explore patterns with curiosity, not shame.
We build skills for grounding, emotional regulation, communication, and boundaries.
We make room for your values, culture, spirituality, and lived experience.
We move at the pace that feels sustainable for you.
I also incorporate mindfulness practices when helpful — not as a “quick fix,” but as a way to build awareness, reduce reactivity, and increase choice in how you respond to life.
What it’s like to work together
You can expect a space that is warm, direct, and supportive. I’ll ask thoughtful questions, reflect patterns I notice, and help you connect the dots between what you’ve lived through and what you’re experiencing today. Together, we’ll identify what you want to shift and create a plan that fits your real life.
Whether you’re coming in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, guarded, or unsure where to begin, you’re welcome here.
Special interests
I often work with clients who are navigating:
Trauma and recovery (including complex trauma)
Stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout
Relationship and family dynamics
Boundaries, people-pleasing, and self-worth
Life transitions and identity exploration
Substance use concerns with a harm-reduction approach
Outside of work, I value practices that support steadiness and presence, the small, consistent things that help us come back to ourselves.
