HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

In my 24 years of practice, I have developed expertise in helping with self-image, abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, stress management, relationship problems, gender dysphoria, eating disorders, mood disorders, grief, and borderline personality disorders. I have special interest and training from UMass Amherst, MA, in transgender health care. I also work with patients undergoing bariatric procedures and addressing mental health barriers to successful outcomes pre and post bariatric procedures.

Education and Certifications

I have a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) in December 2000. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of New York.

  • Master in Educational Psychology in December 2000
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of New York.

A focus on patient centered care:

My name is Poorva Talapatra. I am a wife and a mother and in my free time, I love hiking, dancing, cooking and exercising.

Counseling styles I commonly use are client centered, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), motivational interviewing (MI) and components of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to address interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, stress & crisis management, distress tolerance, improve means of coping, explore/Identify negative thinking patterns/cognitive distortions to strengthen, create cognitive flexibility, empower, find solutions and move towards acceptance for personal growth.

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Ahuja Bariatric & Beyond is the leading medical center specializing in specialized care in medical weight loss and hormone replacement therapy in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Poorva is committed to providing personalized consultations and treatment strategies, ensuring that each intervention is meticulously tailored to meet your unique goals, concerns, and physiological requirements. If you’re seeking guidance, we invite you to schedule an appointment with Poorva today.

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