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A woman sitting on a low ledge with a garden of pink, purple, and white flowers, and a tree with green leaves in the background, smiling at the camera.

Existential-Humanistic

Mindfulness

ACT

Trauma

Life-Transitions

Relationships

Body-Awareness

Anxiety

Self-Awareness

Hopelessness

People-Pleasing

Intellectualizing

Low-Moods

Overthinking

Post-partum Depression

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Hi, I’m the human behind
Co-Wellness Space

I started this space because I truly believe that healing happens best when you feel completely safe, seen, and comfortable enough to just be yourself. For me, well-being is not only about moving through difficult moments but also about making space for reflection, balance, growth, and a deeper sense of peace in everyday life.

I love the deep, messy work of being a therapist, but I’ve also prepared to back it up! I hold a Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania (Ivy League brain, humanistic heart!) in Professional Counseling Mental Health. I’ve worked across many mental health facilities, from the fast-paced energy of inpatient facilities and schools to the deeply reflective spaces of community and outpatient care.

My style is a warm, mindful blend of Existential-Humanistic therapy and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). Translation? We won’t just talk at your brain. We are going to get you out of your overthinking loops, gently tune in to what your body is telling you, and explore the big, messy questions about what makes your life feel meaningful to you.

My Counseling Approach

  • “Zeal possesses a gift that so many people struggle to do, that is naming the hard parts aloud. She is an intervention architect who sees what needs to be done and tailors the work so the goal is achieved.”

    — Former Clinical Supervisor

  • "Zeal, let the world see you for talented, dedicated, compassionate clinician and human you are."

    — Program Director of UPenn Professional Counseling and University Supervisor

Little more about me…

Relevant Experience

  • Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, USA (2025-2026)

    • Conduct intakes with new clients seeking mental health services at the Level of Care Assessments clinic.

    • Provide weekly individual therapy using Existential-Humanistic approaches integrated with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Existential therapy interventions to clients. Maintain a caseload of 10-12 clients ranging from 10-year-olds to 62-year-olds.

    • Collaborate with clinical teams, including psychiatrists, case managers, adult and child program supervisors, to develop treatment plans, set client goals, track client progress, provide relevant resources, and coordinate care.

    • Co-facilitating weekly group therapy for adults struggling with grief using ACT-informed principles.

    • Working at the Early Child Program, using play-based Naturalistic Development Behavior Interventions (NDBI) for children under the age of 5 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    • Shadowing and collaborating with the treatment team for discharge planning and check-ins with patients at the Penn Medicine inpatient crisis response center unit.

  • Philadelphia, USA (2024-2025)

    • Provide weekly individual and group mental health counseling to 10 middle school students presenting challenges like grief, loss, impulsivity, low self-esteem, IDD, and trauma using Mindfulness, Person-Centered therapy, and select Cognitive Behavioral therapy Interventions.

    • Engage in weekly supervision, attend CBH meetings, and interact with guardians/teachers regarding treatment progress and planning.

  • Sunshine Global Hospital, Surat, India (2023)

    • Train through observations and shadowing at the inpatient psychiatry department.

    • Conduct over 30 patient intakes and continued mental status examinations used for treatment planning and overseeing psychological assessments utilizing standardized clinical tools.

  • Gujarat State Child Protection Society, Surat, India (2023)

    • Facilitate anapan mindfulness meditation for around 40 juveniles under observation for delinquency, and engage them through games, sports, meaningful sharing circles, and teaching basic mathematical/language skills.

Education

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Pennsylvania State University logo featuring a shield with a horse, books, and circles, alongside the text 'Penn University of Pennsylvania'

M.Phil.Ed in Professional Counseling (Mental Health)

2024-2026

University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education

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Clinical and Counseling Psychology Certificate

2022
(May-Aug)

University of California Berkeley, Department of Psychology

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B.A. Honors Liberal Arts (Psychology)

2019-2023

Symbiosis International University

Trainings and Certifications

Richard Sears Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Certificate Program

Intensive Trauma Therapist Certification Training

The Fundamentals of Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

Core Skills and Integrative Strategies for Trauma, Grief & Anxiety

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Building a Foundation for Practice

EFT for Emotional Regulation and Trauma Processing

Embodied Stabilization Practices for Trauma Recovery

Inviting Awareness to Become Your Default Mode

Helping Clients Rewrite Disempowering Stories

Neuroplasticity in Trauma Recovery

Behavioral Healthcare Workforce Training Enhanced Placement Program

Mandated Reporter Training - Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse

Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization Certificate UPenn

Psychological First Aid Johns Hopkins

Projects

SafeLabs - Graduate Assistant

University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy and Practice and Annenberg School of Communication

Using innovative methods to foster joy and healing online and offline, building equitable partnerships with community members and organizations that create belonging, health, and safety. Supporting initiatives that connect professional expertise, community engagement, and technology by elevating lived experiences to co-design AI and social media that serve everyone.

Community Mental Health Project Activities

Urban Health and Climate Resilience Center for Excellence (UHCRCE)

Collaborated with partner organizations serving 8,000+ people to plan, review, and report studies. Compiled a mental health assessment tool used by community groups during COVID-19. Analyzed data and wrote parts of the reports on mental health impacts and conditions submitted to the Surat Municipal Corporation.

More Project Work