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In the fast-paced lives that we live, often we may find ourselves struggling to make sense. We often try to figure out what to do in order to have some sense of calm and meaning in our chaotic lives. It’s also more challenging due to the capitalistic structures and social-media influences, which often make us wonder, ‘Am I doing enough? Am I working hard enough? Pretty enough? Aesthetic enough?’ Additionally, our social support systems may not be able to show up for us consistently, because well, they are also going through the same set of difficulties. I understand that life can be super tough, and sometimes, we just need a co-passenger to tag along with us, someone to show us a little understanding, while we figure things out on our own. I can support you, through all these overwhelming stressful conditions that life throws at us so that we can become more congruent, authentic selves and find meaning amongst this all.
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Sonam Yadav
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Mandsaur, MP
Sonam’s Style
Warm
Empowering
Compassionate
2.5+
Years of
experience
30+
Patients
therapized
100+
Therapy
sessions taken
A bit about my approach to therapy
I very strongly believe that people are the experts of their own lives, and we as therapists can only be facilitators on their journey. I see therapy, as a place of self-exploration, in a safe, collaborative environment. I like to work at the client's pace, giving them autonomy and control over their healing journeys. I primarily work with individuals who may have faced any form of trauma in their lives, which now affects their ability to show up for themselves and others. I use an eclectic approach, where I use techniques like CBT, Trauma work, Narrative practices, Mindfulness and Art based practices. I use social justice and a feminist lens in therapy, as I believe that Mental health concerns often don’t exist in isolation, are mostly systemic. My approach is client-centered, trauma-informed and queer-affirmative.
What to expect in my first therapy session?
For many individuals, their first session might be their last, due to many factors. Although I do believe that long-term work is more powerful, I still try to make the best use of whatever time we may have together. I start by making the client comfortable and building rapport and try to know about them, their lives, and the areas that they are currently struggling with. Then we chalk out the concerns that require immediate attention and figure out ways for them to be more functional in daily lives. I feel it's important to do that, before delving into the past and understanding the root cause of these issues. It could only be done when the individual feels safe and grounded enough in the present. A gentle and compassionate approach goes a long way.
Education: Masters in Applied Psychology
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Indian
Languages: English, Hindi
Works with: Adolescents, Young adults, People from the Queer community
More specialties: Work-life Balance, Stress Management, Substance Use, Body Image Concerns, Self-esteem, Self-confidence, Healthy Habit Building, Adjustment Issues, Depression Management, Anxiety Management
Modalities: CBT, Family Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Narrative Practices
About ManoShala
ManoShala is a one-stop solution for all your mental and emotional health needs. We map with the best psychologist after understanding your needs and personality. Our mission is to provide therapeutically aligned, verified, affordable experts for Indians. We specialize in various issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, break-ups, autism, relationship, de-addiction, and employee burnout using various psychological frameworks including CBT, EFT, SBFT, music therapy, drama therapy, art, movement therapy, mindfulness, yoga, DBT, and many others. At ManoShala we have impacted 10,000+ lives since 2020 through personal counseling and group workshops.
Providing Professional & Affordable Online Mental Health Services
We understand what it feels like to be emotionally and mentally in pain since either we or one of our family members have gone through it. We help our clients in choosing a therapist for them and take their feedback very seriously to ensure a smooth therapy lifecycle for them. We have top experts on our platform, each expert has to go through 3 rounds of interviews, and consistent training processes and must have a minimum of a Master's degree in psychology to be listed on ManoShala. Further, we also try to get experts from the best education system in the world including Christ, TISS, St.Xaviers, NYU, Berklee, Lesley, Harvard, and Nimhans among others. Hope to help you or your family member in this journey of growth.
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ManoShala is one of the best platforms to get 100% safe and quality mental health services in India. We offer the best anxiety and depression counseling services from experienced and verified psychologists across India.
ManoShala is one of the best platforms to get 100% safe and quality mental health services in India. We offer the best anxiety and depression counseling services from experienced and verified psychologists across India.
ManoShala is one of the best platforms to get 100% safe and quality mental health services in India. We offer the best anxiety and depression counseling services from experienced and verified psychologists across India.