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Payal Patel is a dedicated psychologist with a PsyD and HSPP credentials, who focuses on guiding clients through various stages of life, including preteens, teenagers, and adults. Her therapeutic approach is integrative and relies on interpersonal and systemic interventions, ensuring that treatment is culturally informed and collaborative. Payal recognizes the importance of contextual and environmental factors in shaping her clients’ experiences, and she works diligently to help them achieve a more congruent and fulfilling life. With substantial experience in providing psychological treatment for individuals, children, couples, and families, she effectively addresses a diverse array of mental health concerns. Payal’s professional interests encompass mood disorders, parenting challenges, women's health issues, emerging adulthood, and the complexities surrounding life transitions. Her expertise lies in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, among others, empowering her clients to navigate their unique challenges with resilience.