The Listening Leaf is a therapeutic practice dedicated to providing a safe, understanding, and supportive space for our clients. As a neuroqueer therapist, I offer a unique perspective and expertise in addressing the specific challenges faced by this community.
By combining my personal experience as a neurodivergent individual with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, I aim to empower clients to build resilience, enhance self-understanding, and develop coping strategies.
Our core values are:
● Trauma-informed care: Recognizing the impact of past experiences and creating a safe environment for healing.
● Queer-affirmative: Celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive space for all.
● Non-judgmental approach: Offering unconditional positive regard and empathy.
● Client-centered therapy: Tailoring treatment to your unique needs and goals.
● Collaborative partnership: Working together to achieve desired outcomes.
Our commitment to you:
● A culturally competent and affirming therapeutic environment.
● The utilization of alternative approaches that cater to different learning and processing styles.
● A relatable and empathetic perspective.
● A safe space to explore and grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Counseling is a collaborative process where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe, confidential space. It involves understanding your challenges, identifying patterns, and working together to create strategies for personal growth and healing. The goal of counseling is to enhance your overall well-being, develop better coping mechanisms, and work through any unresolved emotional or mental health concerns.
Counseling Psychologist: As a counseling psychologist, I am trained to work with a wide range of emotional, mental health, and behavioral challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and bipolar disorder. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help clients explore personal, interpersonal, and systemic issues. While I do not perform formal psychiatric diagnoses or medical interventions, I collaborate with clients to understand their experiences and offer tailored therapeutic support. The focus is on empowering clients to develop coping skills and resilience, without necessarily involving medication.
Clinical Psychologist: Clinical psychologists specialize in assessing and diagnosing mental health disorders using standardized psychological tests. They often work with more severe mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, personality disorders, and complex cases requiring intensive care. Their role involves more diagnostic assessment and evaluation, though they may also offer therapy.
Psychiatrist: A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health and is licensed to prescribe medication. Psychiatrists typically focus on managing psychiatric conditions using medication alongside any therapeutic treatment. If I ever recommend consulting a psychiatrist, I ensure we work together collaboratively, and you maintain autonomy over any decisions regarding medication.
Our therapy sessions will be tailored to your unique needs. Initially, we’ll explore your concerns, understand your goals, and develop a plan that suits your therapeutic journey. Depending on what we’re working on, sessions might include talk therapy, mindfulness exercises, or other tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy or Narrative Therapy. Each session will offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to explore and work through your challenges.
No formal preparation is needed. However, it can be helpful to reflect on what you’d like to discuss or any thoughts and emotions that have come up since our last session. You are welcome to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with during each session.
No, you will never be forced to take medication. Your autonomy over medical decisions is respected. If I suggest considering a psychiatrist for medication, it will be done in collaboration with you, ensuring that you’re fully prepared and comfortable with your choices. My role is to support you in understanding all options and helping you make informed decisions about your well-being.
Feel free to reach out to me directly via email. I’m happy to answer any additional questions you might have and guide you through any concerns regarding therapy. You can contact me at therapist.meghna@gmail.com.
The Listening Leaf is a therapeutic practice dedicated to providing a safe, understanding, and supportive space for our clients. As a neuroqueer therapist, I offer a unique perspective and expertise in addressing the specific challenges faced by this community.
By combining my personal experience as a neurodivergent individual with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, I aim to empower clients to build resilience, enhance self-understanding, and develop coping strategies.
Our core values are:
● Trauma-informed care: Recognizing the impact of past experiences and creating a safe environment for healing.
● Queer-affirmative: Celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive space for all.
● Non-judgmental approach: Offering unconditional positive regard and empathy.
● Client-centered therapy: Tailoring treatment to your unique needs and goals.
● Collaborative partnership: Working together to achieve desired outcomes.
Our commitment to you:
● A culturally competent and affirming therapeutic environment.
● The utilization of alternative approaches that cater to different learning and processing styles.
● A relatable and empathetic perspective.
● A safe space to explore and grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Counseling is a collaborative process where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe, confidential space. It involves understanding your challenges, identifying patterns, and working together to create strategies for personal growth and healing. The goal of counseling is to enhance your overall well-being, develop better coping mechanisms, and work through any unresolved emotional or mental health concerns.
Counseling Psychologist: As a counseling psychologist, I am trained to work with a wide range of emotional, mental health, and behavioral challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and bipolar disorder. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help clients explore personal, interpersonal, and systemic issues. While I do not perform formal psychiatric diagnoses or medical interventions, I collaborate with clients to understand their experiences and offer tailored therapeutic support. The focus is on empowering clients to develop coping skills and resilience, without necessarily involving medication.
Clinical Psychologist: Clinical psychologists specialize in assessing and diagnosing mental health disorders using standardized psychological tests. They often work with more severe mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, personality disorders, and complex cases requiring intensive care. Their role involves more diagnostic assessment and evaluation, though they may also offer therapy.
Psychiatrist: A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health and is licensed to prescribe medication. Psychiatrists typically focus on managing psychiatric conditions using medication alongside any therapeutic treatment. If I ever recommend consulting a psychiatrist, I ensure we work together collaboratively, and you maintain autonomy over any decisions regarding medication.
Our therapy sessions will be tailored to your unique needs. Initially, we’ll explore your concerns, understand your goals, and develop a plan that suits your therapeutic journey. Depending on what we’re working on, sessions might include talk therapy, mindfulness exercises, or other tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy or Narrative Therapy. Each session will offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to explore and work through your challenges.
No formal preparation is needed. However, it can be helpful to reflect on what you’d like to discuss or any thoughts and emotions that have come up since our last session. You are welcome to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with during each session.
No, you will never be forced to take medication. Your autonomy over medical decisions is respected. If I suggest considering a psychiatrist for medication, it will be done in collaboration with you, ensuring that you’re fully prepared and comfortable with your choices. My role is to support you in understanding all options and helping you make informed decisions about your well-being.
Feel free to reach out to me directly via email. I’m happy to answer any additional questions you might have and guide you through any concerns regarding therapy. You can contact me at therapist.meghna@gmail.com.