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Rajitha Pillai, (Raji) is a Licensed Associate Counselor with more than 13 years of experience in the mental health field, inclusive of experiences from India and in the US. She earned her Master of Science Degree in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University. Raji is a Clinical Psychologist, REBT Therapist and Hypnotherapist from India. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology and also has a Postgraduate diploma in Clinical and Community Psychology from India. She has worked in various settings including schools, hospitals and organizations in India. Professionally she has gained experience working with children, adults and families with a wide range of mental health and behavioral issues. Raji specializes in REBT therapy and uses Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, CBT techniques, ACT, Mindfulness, Play and Music therapy for her approaches. She is always interested in understanding human behavior and enjoys working with people - listening to them, their opinions, and knowing their perspective of life. She pursued this career path as she discovered it to be her passion - to make a positive difference in the lives of others. She believes in holistic healing thereby bringing out the feeling of what we all desire: ‘A life worth living’. Her goal is to bring out the best in you and help you to grow from your issues in a meaningful way. Raji likes to spend time with her husband traveling, watching movies, talking to her friends and being in nature. Raji loves to spend time taking care of her indoor plants. “We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them”....Epictetus
Supervisor: Angela Joven(LCSW 44SC04699200)
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others