Dhruti Shah is a licensed counselor who blends practical therapy with gentle, culturally aware care.
01About Dhruti
Dhruti Shah is a licensed counselor who blends practical therapy with gentle, culturally aware care. She uses everyday language to help people sort out stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and self-esteem struggles. Her work is direct and hopeful, aimed at helping people reconnect with meaning and regain steady footing.
With seven years of clinical experience, she draws on both evidence-based techniques and mindful practices influenced by Eastern traditions. She mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Client-Centered methods to match what each person needs.
Background and approach
That can look like learning new coping skills, practicing grounding and mindfulness, or practicing different ways of thinking about hard situations. Dhruti also supports people dealing with trauma, relationship-related worries, mood instability, and addiction. She addresses related issues such as codependency, attachment concerns, anger, and caregiver stress.
She pays attention to how cultural background and personal history shape reactions and choices. Sessions are conversational and practical. Clients can expect clear strategies to try between meetings and space to make sense of intense feelings.
She offers help in English, Gujarati, and Hindi for people located in Kansas and for international clients. Her approach focuses on small, steady changes that add up. People who come for support typically leave with clearer tools, a calmer way to handle triggers, and a plan for moving forward.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2018013688 · expires June 2027
- LCPC (Kansas)
- License LCPC 03219 · expires February 2026
- NPI
- 1003373044 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Dhruti lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Methods Dhruti names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Dhruti names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approach-focused care delivered online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take steps aligned with what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and teaches practical skills to change patterns that feed anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving reactions to stress and relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, challenges, and daily life, then suggest and try approaches that fit. Clients collaborate on which techniques feel useful and adapt plans as progress is made.
Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversation and exercises. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging can be helpful for short check-ins, skill practice, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, family, or travel.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and compassionate, combining CBT, DBT, ACT, and person-centered techniques with mindfulness exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in mental health settings and using a mix of evidence-based and mindfulness-informed approaches.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Missouri (MO LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential in Kansas (KS LCPC), and is based in Kansas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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