Dr. Apraku is welcoming new patients for video appointments. As a Board-certified M.D. psychiatrist, she specializes in providing psychiatric diagnostic assessments and treatment recommendations for anxiety, depression, OCD and bipolar disorder. Dr. Apraku also gives guidance for mental health concerns related to life transitions, mood swings, anger and traumatic events. As a holistic provider, her focus is on medication management (including for patients wishing to decrease reliance on medicati...
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My mission is to help people break free from self-limiting thoughts and patterns so that they can reach their true potential. As a therapist, I have expertise in helping young adults and teens with anxiety, chronic stress, food-related issues, and/or co-occurring medical conditions. Most of us don’t recognize the ways in which we might be holding ourselves back, whether it be due to anxiety, our relationship with food, or beliefs that we have taken on from others. I’ve seen firsthand the tran...
Bottling up or stuffing down emotions can be so overwhelming to teen girls and women, especially in today’s social climate. The people that you love the most are not always equipped to support you in ways that you need and deserve. Social stigma that most people have about therapy can deter you from seeking the help that you need and deserve. I am here to help you navigate the spaces that appear difficult. Therapy helps provide a safe, non judgemental and confidential space to talk about the cha...
Relationships are the most rewarding and often the most difficult parts of our lives. If you're struggling in your romantic relationship, friendships, family or even in your relationship with yourself...you're not alone. Negative thoughts and feelings can keep you from the life you want with the people you love. Counseling can give you the support and encouragement you need to help move forward and find new, better ways to communicate and connect. It can be difficult to know who to trust w...
You have always given your all in your relationships. Whether it was with your parent, friends, or intimate partners; you wanted healthy relationships in your life. However, you often ended up feeling like you were not enough for any of them. You often felt rejected and disposable. You didn’t realize that this would impact you, but it has. Now, you often isolate yourself or just remain in relationships with toxic people who often use you for what they need and discard you. You have never felt go...
Licensed in Connecticut, Texas, and Virginia. Seeking help takes courage. As a licensed professional counselor and board certified art therapist I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate change. My approach is strength based, client-centered, and holistically grounded. As an art therapist, clients have the option to engage in art therapy. No experience with art required. The creative process, artwork, and discussion create space to integrate fractured pieces of ...
Has it been a while since you felt like “yourself”? Are you feeling unsure about what to do next or where to turn for help? Are you feeling burnt out? The truth is, life can be pretty messy. We all have a different life story that has impacted how we think and feel, and at times, our circumstances can be very confusing, painful, and overwhelming. The good news is: whether you are seeking relief from feelings of depression or anxiety, needing support with life balance, adulting, or relationships,...
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