About Parag SanghviFocus areasAddiction / Substance AbuseDepressionSelf Esteem IssuesAnxietyIrrational Fears / PhobiasSuicidal TendenciesBipolar DisorderMen's Mental Health IssuesView all issues treatedClientele seenYoung adults (18-24)IndividualsAdults (25-64)Seniors (65+)Treatment approachesCognitive Behavioral (CBT)Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Person-CenteredIdentityGenderMaleEthnicityAsianLanguages spokenEnglishGetting to know Parag SanghviHi there, I'm Parag. You were not put here on this earth to suffer. You deserve to live your life with happiness and peace of mind. Mental illness and addiction can rob anyone of these precious gifts. When you turn to family and friends for support, often they don't know what to say or how to help. You can end up feeling very alone in the world. No one wants to develop mental illness or addictions. You didn't do anything wrong. Feeling emotionally numb, mentally overwhelmed, or having thoughts like "I just don't want to be on this earth anymore" are not things that people willingly choose for themselves. They are illnesses. We often get sick through no fault of our own. Just like some people get diabetes or heart disease, some people get mental illness. Working over five years in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, I have helped patients overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, phobias, relationship problems, and self-esteem issues. My approach is to get to know you as a person and work on addressing what is really going on with your mind and your life right now. I know getting therapy can be scary, but I will do everything I can to help you feel heard, understood, and genuinely cared for. Give yourself a chance to have peace of mind again.show moreWhat should a new client know about working with you?" The most important thing for therapy to work is establishing trust and a comfort level with the therapeutic process. My approach is to first take the time to get to know you as a whole person and then start identifying what things in your life (both recent and from your past) may be contributing to your current mental health struggles. I don't ever forget that you are likely in a more fragile and vulnerable state than you are used to, and I go out of my way to help you feel at ease. The key is to really listen to you - not just the words but the meaning behind what you are saying. With compassion and understanding, I then use my education and experience to help point out the power you have to change and improve your current situation. "show more