Individual Therapy Services
Dr. Desai is a highly experienced psychologist who is passionate about helping adults achieve optimal mental well-being so that they can show up fully in their lives. She provides personalized, evidence-based teletherapy in a warm and supportive environment. With a focus on identifying and building upon each client's unique strengths, Dr. Desai empowers individuals to overcome challenges, develop resilience, and create lasting positive change.
Specialties
Anxiety & phobias
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Barriers to goal achievement
Burnout & stress
Difficulty with motivation
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Trauma & PTSD
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Life transitions
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Evidence-Based Treatments
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Exposure therapies
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
What to Expect
Initial Phone Consultation
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With a lens towards finding the right therapist for you, we'll discuss your treatment goals and the CVB Living approach, and answer any questions you have. ​​
Intake
The initial intake is a deep dive into who you are, your experiences, what brings you to therapy, and what matters most to you. We'll begin to get a sense of what working together may look like.
Personalized Treatment Plan
You'll be provided with a treatment plan that is unique to you, drawing on your identity, strengths, goals, and - of course - the science behind mental health.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one teletherapy on a weekly or biweekly basis, aimed at moving you towards the life you want to live.
Fees
Rates start at $250 per 50-minute session, due at time of session
Out-of-network: CVB Living is out of network with all insurance providers
(*We can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance
for out-of-network reimbursement) ​​
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Veterans & Active Duty Military: Please be in touch to learn more
about options for financial support.