Ritasha Varsani

Ritasha Varsani is a qualified psychologist with more than a decade of experience providing psychotherapy with proof and situation-based services for patients dealing with mental health disorders. She has collaborated with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and values cultural awareness in therapeutic settings. She believes that a compassionate attitude and an empathetic approach has helped her heal numerous patients.

Holding a Master’s Degree from California, she specializes in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy and is a CDA licensed psychologist presently practising in Dubai. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, International Affiliate (APA).

Ritasha has been trained in “Applying Hope to Couple Therapy” approved by APA (American Psychology Association). She holds certificates from The Gottman Institute, USA (Level 1 and Level 2), and has received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety from Beck Institute, USA, as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Additionally, she has completed training in “Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy” from Tavistock and Portman NHS Institute London and an Advanced Clinical Skills in Compassion Focused Therapy, UK.

Ritasha works with Couples, Families, and Individuals to address a range of issues including communication challenges, relationship conflicts, grief and bereavement, depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma and stressor-related disorders, burnout, addiction and life transitions.  She supports her clients by helping them cultivate the ability to show up with authenticity, vulnerability, and honesty, thereby increasing their sense of well-being.

Languages spoken: English, Hindi/Urdu, and Gujarati