Pallavi Shah
she/her
About
Pallavi
Navigating life’s big changes isn't easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. My passion is walking alongside you through these moments, providing a warm, judgment-free space where you can show up exactly as you are. I see therapy as a true partnership. As your teammate, I will help you figure out where you want to go and build a practical path to get there. Together, we’ll honor your unique story and focus on your strengths to move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace.
When I’m not in the therapy room, you can usually find me outside recharging in nature. I love staying active by hiking, swimming, and biking, and I find a lot of peace and balance in my regular yoga practice. I’m also a big reader at heart—there is nothing quite like curling up with a captivating historical fiction or diving into a great piece of nonfiction to learn something new. More than anything, my greatest joy comes from sharing meaningful quality time with the family and friends I cherish most.
Pallavi
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Physical Health
Grief and Loss
Eating Disorders
Anger
Relationship Difficulties
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Substance Use
Cultural or Racial Identity
Trauma and PTSD
Sex/Intimacy
ADHD
Weight Management
Sleep or Insomnia
Childhood Challenges
Life Transitions
Gender Identity
Communities
Pallavi
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Men's Issues
Women's Issues
Veterans
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Older Adults
Religion
Approaches
Pallavi
can use
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Psychoanalytic
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Solution-Focused Therapy
Mindfulness
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Psychodynamic
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Motivational Interviewing
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Pallavi
education and experience
- Marriage and Family Therapist I, Employee Assistance Program County of Santa Clara, Santa Clara
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, YWCA, San Jose
- MA in Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara
- BA in Child Development, San Jose State University, San Jose
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