Arati Patel, MA, LMFT, RYT

Arati Patel, MA, LMFT, RYT Integrative and holistic psychotherapy, mindfulness meditation mentor, and yoga teacher.

Private practice psychotherapy and counseling for individuals, young adults, and women.

🎉 Exciting news: I was quoted in AskMen’s expert feature on the best therapy approaches for men. 🙌🏾I shared how Internal...
08/25/2025

🎉 Exciting news: I was quoted in AskMen’s expert feature on the best therapy approaches for men. 🙌🏾

I shared how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can support men who feel like they’re always swinging between control and shutdown, striving and burnout.

The truth is, we all carry different “parts” of ourselves: inner critics, protectors, achievers and IFS helps bring compassion and clarity to those inner dynamics.

So many high-achieving men I work with are secretly overwhelmed. IFS gives them space to actually feel human again.

📖 Read the article: askmen.com → “Types of Therapy That Help Men”

💬 Curious about IFS or therapy with me? Let’s talk. (Link in Bio to connect)

Lately, I’ve been noticing how easy it is to rush through the day without really being in my body.Thinking. Planning. Do...
08/13/2025

Lately, I’ve been noticing how easy it is to rush through the day without really being in my body.

Thinking. Planning. Doing.

But not truly feeling.

That’s why I recorded my newest Insight Timer meditation: Coming Home to the Body.

It’s a short, 15-minute body scan that’s less about “relaxing perfectly” and more about simply showing up for yourself — breath by breath, moment by moment. No judgment.

No pressure. Just gentle noticing.

If you’ve been feeling scattered, stressed, or disconnected, this is an invitation to return to the home you’ve had all along.

🎧 Try it here → [link in bio!]

🌿 New Meditation is Live! 🌿I’m so happy to share my newest Insight Timer practice-Coming Home to the Body: A Mindful Bod...
08/12/2025

🌿 New Meditation is Live! 🌿
I’m so happy to share my newest Insight Timer practice-Coming Home to the Body: A Mindful Body Scan.

This guided meditation invites you to slow down, notice your breath, and gently reconnect with your body—without judgment or pressure to feel anything in particular.

It’s a calming, trauma-informed practice to help you:
✨ Ground in the present moment
✨ Release tension
✨ Reconnect with your body’s wisdom
✨ Feel more at home within yourself

🎧 Listen now → link in bio!
💬 I’d love to hear how you feel after trying it.

💔 When In-Laws Break the MarriageIt’s one of the most painful and least talked about patterns I see in therapy, especial...
07/24/2025

💔 When In-Laws Break the Marriage
It’s one of the most painful and least talked about patterns I see in therapy, especially for South Asian couples.
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Toxic in-law dynamics don’t always look dramatic from the outside, but they can erode trust, peace, and connection over time.
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In my latest blog, I explore:
→ Why this issue is so common in South Asian families
→ The emotional cost of loyalty and silence
→ How couples can begin to protect their bond
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💻 Read now: Link in bio to blog
📍 Therapy for South Asian professionals in CA & IL

👇 Have you seen this in your own life or community?
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You don’t have to hustle your way to peace.If you’re a high-achieving woman who feels like you’re always holding it all ...
07/23/2025

You don’t have to hustle your way to peace.

If you’re a high-achieving woman who feels like you’re always holding it all together for everyone else, this is your permission slip to pause. 🌿

Slowing down isn’t lazy. It’s not weak.
It’s a necessary act of care for your nervous system, your creativity, your mental clarity, and your overall well-being.

✨ In therapy, I often remind clients:
The mind needs rest to function.
The body needs stillness to regulate.
The soul needs silence to hear itself.

If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or burnt out, start here.
Start small. Start now.

I’ve provided you with 3 powerful reasons to slow down today and shared how doing so can support sustainable healing, growth, and clarity.

🌀 What’s one mindful practice you’ll try today to slow down?
💬 Share in the comments below.

📍 I specialize in therapy for high-achieving South Asian professionals navigating anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout.
I offer in-person therapy in Ventura, CA and online therapy across California and Illinois.

💌 Want support regulating your nervous system and reconnecting to your truth?
Download my free grounding guide! (Link in bio)

✨ Now accepting new clientsYou’ve built your life around achievement: showing up, doing it all, making it look easy.But ...
07/23/2025

✨ Now accepting new clients

You’ve built your life around achievement: showing up, doing it all, making it look easy.

But inside, the anxiety doesn’t stop. You’re exhausted, second-guessing yourself, and craving space to just be; without guilt.

I help high-achieving South Asian professionals untangle anxiety, perfectionism, and cultural pressure and come home to themselves.

🌿 Culturally-attuned therapy
💻 Online in CA & IL
📍 In-person in Ventura, CA

🗓️ I currently have a few openings.
Let’s connect to see if we’re a good fit.

📞 Book your free 15-minute consult (link in bio) or DM me the word THERAPY and I’ll send you the details.

🧘‍♀️ New Meditation: “A Gentle Pause: Mindfulness for an Anxious Mind”If your mind’s been racing, your chest a little ti...
07/07/2025

🧘‍♀️ New Meditation: “A Gentle Pause: Mindfulness for an Anxious Mind”

If your mind’s been racing, your chest a little tight, or your body buzzing with tension—this one’s for you.

In this 12-minute practice on Insight Timer, I’ll guide you through a gentle pause to soften anxious thoughts, reconnect with your breath, and settle into the present moment.

You don’t have to fix or figure it all out—just come as you are.

🎧 Tap the link in bio to listen.

Is it worry—or is your mind stuck on repeat?If you’re high-achieving, responsible, and thoughtful… your anxiety might fl...
05/23/2025

Is it worry—or is your mind stuck on repeat?
If you’re high-achieving, responsible, and thoughtful… your anxiety might fly under the radar.
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It might not look “disruptive”—but it shows up as:
🌀 Overthinking every decision
🌀 Replaying convos long after they’re over
🌀 Knowing your thoughts are irrational… but still not being able to stop
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This is the loop I help so many clients gently unwind.
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You are not broken.
You don’t have to keep managing it alone.
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✨ Therapy for high-achieving South Asian professionals
📍 CA & IL (telehealth) | Ventura (in-person)
💌 Free grounding guide: aratipatel.com
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You find yourself overwhelmed, forever tired, or feeling broken. You've tried everything you can think of to manage your life like self-help books, yoga, meditation, exercise, and all kinds of random things, but nothing seems to consistently help. Some days you feel like you have things under control but often, your life feels unmanageable. You feel stuck and frustrated and are wondering if therapy can help. Therapy can definitely help! It can feel weird to talk to a stranger about personal issues, I use humor and mindfulness to help take the discomfort out of starting therapy.

I teach and provide you with realistic skills to manage your life, become clear on what you want and need, and deal with obstacles that get in your way. I love helping people find their inner balanced zen-like space where they can breathe, feel grounded, and think clearly.

Let's work together to help you create and attain realistic and achievable goals that fit you and your life. Call me to set up a free 15 minute consultation to find out how you can begin living a more balanced, whole, and fully present life that you love.