About Shrina

The therapist you wish you'd found sooner

Warm, grounded, and never robotic. I help people in Maryland heal from trauma and anxiety so life can finally feel like their own again.

LCPC · NCC · CCTP · EMDR-Certified

Shrina Patel

LCPC · NCC · CCTP · EMDR-C

Trauma & EMDR Therapist

English · Hindi · Gujarati

MEET YOUR THERAPIST

Why I do this work

I’ve sat with too many people who spent years believing their anxiety, numbness, or chronic overwhelm was just "who they are." It’s not. More often than not, it is a nervous system that has been working overtime for a very long time just to keep you safe. You are allowed to finally let it rest.

That is exactly why I do this work. My passion is helping individuals slowly, gently, and safely finish processing what they couldn't before. Through trauma-focused therapy and EMDR, we work together to meet your body where it actually is - not where a textbook says it should be. In our sessions, you will find a clinician who truly listens, asks real questions, and skips the generic worksheets.

You bring your story; I'll bring the steadiness, the compassion, and a lot of warmth.

My Approach & Specializations

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and relationship challenges. My practice integrates deeply evidence-based, somatic, and narrative modalities to offer truly personalized care:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Trauma-Focused Therapy & CCTP Protocols

Narrative Therapy

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME

Therapy that feels human first, clinical second

Advanced trauma training

EMDR-Certified and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional — specialized, ongoing training in the work that actually moves the needle.

Calm, collaborative pace

No pushing, no rushing. We move at the speed your nervous system can actually handle.

English, Hindi & Gujarati

Therapy in the language your heart speaks — so nothing important gets lost in translation.

Culturally aware care

Your identity and lived experience aren't a footnote — they're part of the healing.

Credentials & Background

Born and raised in India, my journey across cultures shaped my deep appreciation for human diversity and the unique stories we carry. After immigrating to the United States, I channeled my lifelong passion for helping others into clinical practice, earning a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (DC Campus).

Licensure

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland

Certifications

EMDR-Certified Therapist | Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

Languages Spoken

English, Gujarati, and Hindi

Format

Available for in-person sessions locally and online telehealth across the state of Maryland.

Beyond the Therapy Room

When I’m not partnering with clients on their healing journeys, I am anchoring myself in my own wellness.

I love spending quality time with my family and friends, playing with my daughter, exploring the world through travel, hiking, and unwinding with my favorite TV shows.

I take immense pride in being an active, dedicated part of our local health and wellness network.

You don't have to carry this alone

Reaching out is the hardest part. A free 15-minute consultation gives you space to share what's weighing on you — and see if we're the right fit. No pressure. No commitment. Just a kind first step.

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