Reema Patel, LAMFT (she/her)
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Clinical Areas of Focus:
Parent Coaching
New Parents
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Teen Therapy
Race-Related Stress
EMDR
Fluent in English, Hindi, & Gujarati
Are you having a crisis of self-confidence? Low self-esteem and stress are impacting your everyday life. The relationship you have with yourself is at an all-time low. You notice that your relationships with others have changed, too. You want to feel better about yourself, but you don’t know where to start. Life’s stressors can bring you down, causing you to constantly question yourself.
Especially during times of transition, we can feel lost and uncertain of ourselves. These feelings can be exacerbated by:
- Job changes
- Health issues
- Unstable relationships
- Increased responsibilities
- Cultural issues, such as racism
If you feel like an outsider who isn’t sure of yourself, you’re not alone. Being an immigrant who moved to the US at the age of 9 years old, I know what it’s like to feel like an outsider. I myself have dealt with major life transitions and multicultural issues. I can empathize with and understand your unique challenges with self-esteem, cultural issues/racism, and family discord.
Despite your challenges, it’s possible to change the relationship you have with yourself and others. I want to empower you to take charge of your life and to be the best version of yourself, even if that means asking for help.
I have a passion for helping others through difficult times. I will sit with you in the discomfort of your troubles and also help you find resilience. I aim to create a safe environment for clients to talk about their experiences and express their needs. Working with me means:
- Finding healthier ways to care for yourself and others
- Understanding what’s keeping you stuck
- Working toward confidence and calm
- Honoring your unique story
- Recognizing your strengths
Are you ready to try something new? Do you want an opportunity to feel heard, understood, and cared for?
Education and Experience
I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I graduated from Kean University with a BA in Psychology. From there, completed my Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Kean University. My additional experience has been as an at-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist, which provided me with opportunities to work with families and children.
I use therapeutic methods that are uniquely tailored to each individual. The most important aspect of therapy is to create a genuine, warm, trusting, and safe environment for clients to freely express themselves without fear or judgment.
I use my free time to practice self-care by taking walks, exploring nature, and dancing. One of my favorite quotes is “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together” -Van Gogh
