Taejah Vemuri

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About

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC.) Prior to graduate counseling education at Northwestern University, I received a Masters in Public Health from the University of Michigan and worked for three years with youth who had histories of sexual and physical abuse at the University of Illinois in Chicago. I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northwestern University. During her graduate counseling program, I trained at Northwestern University’s Family Institute and at Urban Balance, where I worked with young adult and middle-aged individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, trauma, grief and loss, family issues and relationships. I am Level I trained in the Gottman Method of couples counseling and have completed Level I EMDR training and DBT training.

Specialties

As a therapist, I utilize a psychodynamic perspective, but also incorporate components of acceptance and commitment therapy, depending on the needs of each client. My goal is to provide an empathetic and judgement-free space in which clients can share their backgrounds and challenges to move towards insight and positive growth. My clinical specialties include eating disorders, self-esteem, body image, and the connection between physical health and emotional well being.

Why I Do What I Do

I am passionate about destigmatizing mental health, empowering clients to accept and love themselves and validating their past and current struggles. I do this work because I know how healing it is to feel truly seen and to grow through one's struggles in an empathetic, safe and non-judgemental space.

What kind of counseling do you practice, and do you use any alternative healing modalities?

I use a variety of modalities, including psychodynamic, person-centered and directive approaches.

Fun Fact

My favorite food is pizza!

Licensing & Certifications

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LPCP)

Experience

I have over 5 years of experience.