Mindfulness
Existential- Humanistic
ACT
Trauma
Grief
Hopelessness
Life transitions
Self-awareness
People pleasing
Anxiety
Low mood
Intellectualizing
I am the founder of The Co-Wellness Space. I created this space for people to feel supported and truly connected to themselves. 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 hold a Master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Professional Counseling Mental Health track and have extensive experience across mental health settings, including community behavioral health, outpatient mental health services, school counseling, and inpatient mental health facilities.
I show up as a full human, both in and outside of the therapy room. Outside of my role as a therapist, I’m someone who loves matcha, pickleball, travel, dogs, and having meaningful conversations. I believe therapy works best when it feels real, so I bring both professionalism and my genuine self into our sessions. I look forward to learning more about you, your story, and what brings you here.
The Co-Wellness Space is not about quick fixes or surface-level solutions. It is about recognizing the strengths you already carry, understanding your struggles, and creating space for meaningful growth that can continue beyond the therapy room.
Hi, I’m Zeal
How I Hold This Space
With Care
I bring warmth, presence, and thoughtful attention to each session. I want this space to feel supportive and open to wherever you are in your journey.
With Intention
I believe wellbeing begins with feeling safe, seen, and supported. I take a holistic, strength-based approach grounded in the Existential-Humanistic framework, informed by trauma-informed practice, integrating Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Theory.
We can chat more about what that looks like in our consultation session.
Little more about me…
My Relevant Experience
Intern Clinician at Hall Mercer Community Mental Health
2025-Present
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.
Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, USA
Student Counselor at Young Scholars Charter School
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.
Philadelphia, USA
Trainee at SOCH Institute of Mental Health
2023
(Jul-Sep)
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.
Sunshine Global Hospital, Surat, India
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.
Volunteer at Juvenile Zonal Observation Home
2023
(Dec-June)
Gujarat State Child Protection Society, Surat, India
My Education
M.Phil.Ed in Professional Counseling (Mental Health)
2024-Present
University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education
Clinical and Counseling Psychology Certificate
2022
(May-Aug)
University of California Berkeley, Department of Psychology
2019-2023
B.A. Honors Liberal Arts (Psychology)
Symbiosis International University, School of Liberal Arts
My Trainings & 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
Psychological First Aid
Projects
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.
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.
