I frequently visit abroad for extended periods. During these travels, I often collaborate with local mental health professionals/academic institutions or government ministries of health and offer consultation to the public.
Mood disorders: Manic-depressive (bipolar) illness, reactive depression, major depression, seasonal affective mood disorder (SAD), affective psychosis, suicidal thoughts, grief reaction/bereavement, episodes of rage/anger, inability to enjoy pleasure.
Psychosomatic IllnessesHealth problems due to psychological conditions, stress reaction, negative lifestyle and self-destructive/defeating habit patterns. Individuals tend to have specific areas of vulnerability as to their body.Illnesses speak of our inner conflicts, personal and very private pain and above al cry out for need for help.
Relationship issues: We can not live without people and often we can not live with people. Even our dreams consist of people and relationships. Self understanding as well as skills to manage people, competence to fulfill one’s expected roles/responsibilities without confusion, manipulations or surrender can go a long way for interpersonal effectiveness and fulfillment.
Anxiety, Worrying, Obsessive Compulsive, phobia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, insomnia, nifghtmares,
Disorders of Desire: Addictions and socially unacceptable compulsive behaviors can sabotage living, feeling, thinking and personal and family safety. Addictions can be as simple as workaholic, excessive greed, fixation on pornography as well as gutka, cigarettes,alcohol, substance and prescription drugs.
Medical procedures (MRI, surgeries, anesthesia) related anticipatory anxiety/panic.
Services Provided
- Individual counseling and psychotherapy
- Single session therapy
- International consultations and house call for diagnostic assessment and treatment.
- Couple/partner/marriage psychotherapy
- Family therapy
- “Fee-for-service” phone consultations for non-emergency situations
- Stress management and lifestyle modification
- Alcohol/substance abuse/prescription addiction counseling
- Multi-ethnic and cross-cultural counseling
- Spiritual counseling with focus on Hindu psychology/Sankhya-Yoga
- Interdisciplinary referrals to specialists, detox, rehab and hospitals
- Personal and executive coaching
- Pre-bariatric surgery evaluations
- Seminar and workshops
Your Responsibility
- You have a primary responsibility for your own well-being
- Make sure to provide all the necessary information as well as any other record of previous treatments, medications, etc
- Be direct, focused, and open during the sessions
- During therapy process, avoid complicating your life, abrupt decisions, and any self-sabotage
- Provide complete personal contact information, i.e. phone numbers, emergency contact, email and postal addresses
- No short notice cancellations. At least a month notice required for international consultations.
Helpful Hints
Mood disorders can manifest as irritability, aggressive behavior, acting out, avoidance, overly anxious feeling, crying spells, confusion, mind racing, insomnia, poor judgment, impaired concentration, indecisiveness, restlessness, loss of appetite, alcohol-drug use, loss of motivation, and anhedonia.
Psychosomatic illnesses can manifest as hypertension, rapid heart beat, headaches, ulcerative colitis, obesity, irritable bowel syndrome, sexual dysfunctions, altered menstrual cycle, sleep disorder, abdominal distress, and hair loss, etc.
Relationship issues can manifest indirectly via sadness, anger outbursts, staying away from home, alcohol/drug abuse, excessive criticism, exaggerated complaints, bitterness, separation, divorce, domestic violence,, loss of weight, irritability,avoidance and withdrawal, etc.
