Ritika Shah

About Ritika Shah

Designation

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

Master’s in Clinical Psychology

Experience

With 3.5 years of experience working in clinical settings, Ritika has worked closely with young adults, couples, and individuals navigating life transitions. She believes that while change is a natural part of life, having the right tools makes all the difference. Her approach focuses on building resilience, managing stress, and fostering emotional well-being.

Specialization

Ritika takes an eclectic approach to therapy, tailoring her methods to suit each client’s unique needs.

Her expertise includes:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – for restructuring unhelpful thought patterns.
  • Mindfulness – to improve emotional regulation and self-awareness.
  • Relaxation techniques – to manage stress and promote well-being.
  • Couples counseling – to help partners improve communication and strengthen
    relationships.

Approach

Ritika believes that therapy doesn’t have to be overly serious—it just needs to make sense and build trust. She uses humor and a casual conversational style to help clients feel comfortable, ensuring that therapy feels like a natural and engaging process. She emphasizes that therapy is not always easy, but the goal is to create a space where clients feel safe and supported.

She also addresses a common misconception about therapy

Therapy isn’t just about talking—it involves real work. Unlike therapy in individualistic societies, where self-expression is the primary focus, therapy in India—a collectivistic society—takes relationships, family, and cultural context into account. This means therapy here is about building practical coping strategies and making sustainable changes, rather than just venting emotions.

Session Availability

Ritika offers both online and in-person therapy sessions, making it accessible for clients to choose the format that works best for them.

What Drives Her

For Ritika, the most rewarding part of therapy is witnessing the small but significant shifts in her clients. She loves seeing their confidence grow and hearing them say, “I don’t have much to say today—things are going well.” These moments reflect the progress and empowerment that therapy is meant to bring.

Personal Note:

“You already have everything you need to heal and grow. Therapy isn’t about giving you the answers—it’s about helping you ask the right questions. My role is to support, guide, and challenge you when needed, but ultimately, this is your journey.