Racial Identity, Family Conflict, Career Counseling, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Peer Relationships, Emotional Disturbance, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Rucha
Rucha Patel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 4 years of experience and a background in trauma-informed care, somatic processing, and mindfulness skills. She specializes in supporting adults, especially people of color and clients of Asian descent, facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, family issues, and emotional dysregulation. Rucha’s ideal client seeks guidance and support to manage their mental health, build coping skills, and develop healthier responses to stress. She empowers clients to process trauma, build self-awareness, improve social skills, and set goals for personal growth and emotional stability.
Rucha earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois. She specializes in trauma-informed care, eye movement desensitization reprocessing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy, helping clients process stressors, strengthen somatic grounding, explore the mind-body connection, and connect with supportive networks.
Rucha honors the idea that healing has no set timeline and supports growth at your own pace. Using a trauma-informed, body-centered approach, she helps clients rediscover safety, connection, and hope. If you need a compassionate, listening ear on your journey, Rucha warmly invites you to reach out when you’re ready.
"Guided by trauma-informed principles and personal insight into the immigrant experience, I strive to cultivate a therapeutic environment rooted in empathy and cultural humility."
Get to know Rucha
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
In Rucha’s first session, you can expect a warm and welcoming environment focused on understanding your unique story. She begins with a thorough assessment, asking thoughtful questions about your background, current concerns, and any previous experiences with therapy. Rucha listens attentively to help you feel heard and respected. She encourages you to share your goals and what you hope to achieve through therapy, whether it’s managing stress, improving relationships, or personal growth. Rucha also explains her therapeutic approach and answers any questions about the process, ensuring you feel comfortable and informed. By the end of the session, you will have a clearer understanding of the therapeutic journey ahead and how Rucha can support you in reaching your goals. Her empathetic and collaborative style helps lay the foundation for a trusting and effective therapeutic relationship from the very beginning.
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Education and training
- Years in practice
- 4 years
- Graduating institute
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- Graduating degree
- Master of Social Work
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