Dhruti Shah , LPC, LCPC

Dhruti Shah is a licensed counselor based in Kansas with 7 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and a wide range of emotional challenges. She combines evidence-based counseling methods with a holistic appreciation for cultural and personal context to support clients in restoring meaning and resilience in their lives. Her work emphasizes clients' innate capacity to heal and grow, and she draws on a mix of therapeutic tools to tailor care to each person’s needs.

In practice she integrates Eastern-inspired practices such as yoga and mindfulness with structured therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy. She also uses psychoeducation when helpful to increase understanding and skill-building. Her approach is collaborative and strengths-focused, aiming to instill hope, improve coping, and foster a sense of purpose.

She holds LPC and LCPC credentials - professional counselor licenses that indicate formal training and state licensure to provide clinical counseling services. Dhruti works with clients on issues including depression, self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties, LGBT concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, among other areas of focus.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then move toward values-based action. It can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions by teaching skills for psychological flexibility.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and build healthier responses, which can be useful for mood concerns, anxiety, sleep issues, and coping with change.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the center of care, offering empathy, active listening, and support to help clients explore their own goals and strengths. This approach supports self-esteem, grief work, relationship concerns, and personal growth.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Dhruti Shah works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to suit the client’s progress and circumstances.

Online therapy with Dhruti offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow therapy to fit busy schedules, geographic limitations, and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support, maintain continuity of care, and practice new skills in everyday life.