Purnima Sahgal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Cambridge,
MA
US
Purnima Sahgal is a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist holding an MSW and an LICSW. With a focus on adults and elders aged 65 and above, she specializes in addressing issues related to Depression, Trauma and PTSD, and Relationship challenges. Purnima operates from an empowerment model, fostering a therapeutic environment characterized by equality, trust, and safety to collaboratively achieve goals with her clients. She employs a range of therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Compassion Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused approaches, among others. Recognizing that unique life experiences shape how individuals relate to themselves and others, she aims to help her clients access their latent capabilities in overcoming obstacles. With a wealth of experience, Purnima has worked with survivors of domestic violence and individuals facing acculturation challenges, notably during her training at the Department of Children and Families and the Victims of Violence Program at Cambridge Health Alliance. Currently, she also provides psychotherapy at a university counseling center and a community mental health clinic, creating a welcoming space for cultural diversity and remaining keenly attuned to the cultural factors that influence her clients' lives and therapeutic journeys.
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