About Me
Dr. Desai is a licensed clinical psychologist who understands the powerful effect of focusing on relationships and overall well-being, including both connections with others and taking care of oneself.
Angeli holds a B.A. in Psychology from The George Washington University. She earned her M.A. in Psychology from New York University and later received a Doctorate in Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
She completed advanced training in many settings, including addiction treatment centers, therapy clinics focused on deep emotional work, group and couples therapy, college counseling centers, and hospital psychiatric units. Dr. Desai has helped people with a wide range of mental health issues, including serious and complicated trauma at a sexual trauma clinic.
In addition, having lived in multiple regions across the country, Dr. Angeli Desai understands how culture and diversity shape upbringing, perspectives, and identity development.
She has a lot of experience in deep emotional therapy, both recent and long-term trauma, internal family systems (IFS), and couples therapy, including those stuck in high-conflict.
This helps her support clients with many connected challenges.
Dr. Desai assists clients in examining the motivations behind their behaviors and has observed notable enhancements in their relationships, work, and general happiness through collaborative approaches.
How I Can Help You
Dr. Angeli Desai's approach focuses on kindness, openness, and acceptance of all aspects of oneself, emphasizing that there are no definitive concepts of 'good' or 'bad.'
She utilizes a type of therapy that underscores the significance of recognizing behaviors, emotions, and thoughts that might go unnoticed and disrupt daily life.
Without this recognition, achieving long-term change can be challenging.
With a newfound awareness, Dr. Desai helps clients modify patterns that no longer serve them or their relationships, which often leads to recurring conflicts, and to learn healthier alternatives.
By examining and understanding underlying issues, clients can create a more fulfilling and meaningful existence.
Dr. Angeli Desai offers a range of treatments for mood disorders such as depression, challenges related to new experiences, acute and complex traumas, as well as couples counseling.
Her goal is to provide personalized methods for individuals and couples, tailored to their specific needs and challenges.