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I'm Bhavani, a dedicated and empathetic Associate Therapist passionate about empowering children, individuals, couples, and families on their journeys toward healing and growth.

My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, respect, and a deep belief in each client’s innate capacity for resilience and transformation. Specializing in Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and Emotional challenges, I have extensive experience working with kids, teens and adults. I tailor my interventions to honor the unique needs, experiences, and life circumstances of every client, ensuring personalized, effective, and holistic care.

As a person-centered therapist, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and holistic practices like mindfulness and meditation to foster healthier belief systems and habits. My goal is to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where clients feel safe to explore their emotions, rewrite their narratives, and embrace their potential for growth.

I hold an MA in Counseling from Palo Alto University and I am proud to have earned my associateship, further deepening my commitment to blending the mind, body, and spirit in therapy. My background in the medical field enriches my practice, offering a unique perspective on the interplay between physical and mental well-being. This comprehensive approach empowers clients to embark on a journey of self-discovery and lasting change.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about me! I look forward to partnering with you on your path to well-being. 

It is a pleasure to introduce myself to you. I’m Sivani Pelluru, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. I have experience conducting telehealth sessions for mental health therapy, providing accessible care to a diverse community of children, teenagers, individual adults, couples, and families.

My prior experience in the therapeutic field includes working for two and a half years as a Certified Behavior Technician with children and young adults, ages 2–22, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, many of whom were also diagnosed with ADHD. Similar to the skills we use as MFTs, I have extensive experience supporting children’s maladaptive behaviors, collaborating to effectively adjust and tailor functional behavior intervention plans, and working closely with families. I emphasize shared control with children to ensure clients feel safe and comfortable at every step of the therapeutic journey, while also collaborating to build coping strategies and replacement behaviors and/or thought patterns that promote independence and daily functioning.

While my background highlights in-depth work with children and families, I welcome opportunities to work with a diverse community of clients. My goal is to bring my past experience together with newly developed skills to best support your needs. I draw upon a variety of therapeutic approaches—including Cognitive-Behavioral, Narrative, Solution-Focused, and Person-Centered—and I will thoughtfully adjust the approach as needed throughout our work together. By collaborating to reassess and implement changes when necessary, I aim to help ensure safe, meaningful, and lasting progress.