Get to know Amrita.

City & Background

Amrita Kajaria (She/Her) is a mental health counsellor from Aurangabad who practices online.

They're 28 years old and have been practicing since 5 years.

English, and Hindi are some of the languages they know, and hourly fee is (₹) 2,500.

Education

They have the following qualifications: Ed.M Mental Health Counseling, Columbia University, New YorK,MA Psychology, Clinical, SNDT University, Mumbai.

Additional qualifications: Certified QACP, Mariwala Health Initiative, Mumbai Certificate in Transactional Analysis Certified Mental Health First-Aider National Council for Behavioural Health.

Why they became a therapist.

"It’s funny to think that the subject I chose in my 11th grade as a way to “be done” with math is now something I am so passionate about. At that point I was not fully aware of the depth of Psychology. As I delved deeper, I was filled with curiosity and the question “why” became very apparent. I wondered about the why of behaviour, emotions, actions and a lot more. Seeking answers to these questions helped (and continues to help) me become more …"

What they'd like a client's first session to be like.

"I hope that our interaction allows clients to feel safe and understood. Being able to feel heard, seen and accepted can be empowering in itself and I would like my clients to experience the same through our sessions. I would like my clients to take back with them a sense of personal agency to navigate their concerns. Finally, I would like clients to have an understanding of the therapeutic process and know that we will be working collaboratively."

How they make their practice a safe and affirmative space for queer and trans* folx.

"In my work with members of the queer and trans community, I try to be mindful and aware of the privileges I hold. I aim to create a space characterized by acceptance, safety and gentleness, one that allows the individual to feel seen and heard. I believe language can play a vital role in creating an affirmative and inclusive space and am mindful about the same. I try to understand and the several systemic factors and social structures that …"

Areas of concern they address in counselling.

"I work with a wide range of concerns such as complex trauma, anxiety, emotional difficulties, grief & loss, relationship issues, difficulties related to life transitions, self-esteem, motivation, body image & health based concerns, personality related vulnerabilities, identity based concerns and other mood related issues. I work with clients above the age of 13 and have experience in working with adolescent, young adults and adults. "

A Quote Amrita Resonates With.

""There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in" ~ (Lyrics from Anthem by Leonard Cohen) "