Dhruti Shah

CBT-informed care with a mindfulness focus

LPC, LCPC Kansas

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi

About Dhruti

Dhruti Shah brings a practical, evidence-informed approach to therapy that blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness and person-centered principles. She emphasizes helping people reconnect with their strengths and resources, supporting clients as they work through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, grief, and struggles with self-esteem.

Background and approach

Her style pairs structured techniques with compassionate listening to promote clearer thinking and more flexible emotional responses. Trained as an LPC and LCPC, Shah draws on seven years of clinical work in Kansas, integrating eastern practices such as yoga-informed mindfulness where appropriate alongside CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy.

This combination is used to tailor interventions for concerns that include sleep and eating difficulties, anger, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and a variety of attachment and personality-related issues. She offers services in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and accepts international clients, delivering care through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Applying CBT and Mindfulness Online for Practical Change

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and structured techniques, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns related to addiction or sleep problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values-driven action and accepting difficult internal experiences while building psychological flexibility, and it can be useful for coping with persistent distress and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy places the client's perspective and goals at the center of the work, offering empathic listening and reflection to support self-directed growth.

Choosing the right approach often happens collaboratively. The therapist will work with clients to explore symptoms, goals, and preferences, then recommend or blend methods like CBT, ACT, or person-centered work to fit the person's needs and pace. This shared planning helps tailor strategies that feel realistic and relevant.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic distance. These formats allow for continued skill practice, timely check-ins, and consistent therapeutic progress while accommodating different comfort levels with technology and communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does the therapist address?

Dhruti Shah works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, self-esteem, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue, along with additional focuses such as attachment issues and domestic violence.

What is the therapist's general approach or style?

The practice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and client-centered techniques, incorporating elements of DBT, ACT, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to combine structured skill-building with empathetic support.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has seven years of experience working as a qualified mental health professional and applies that background when tailoring interventions to each client's needs.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

The clinician holds LPC and LCPC credentials with licence details MO LPC 2018013688 and KS LCPC LCPC 03219 and practices from Kansas.

Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients participate?

Sessions are offered in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and the therapist accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered for therapy?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Missouri, Kansas

Languages

English, Gujarati, Hindi