Jiva Center For Emotional Well Being, Nerul

I went to Ms. Priyanka after 8+ years of debilitating Borderline Personality Disorder on the recommendation (or rather forcefulness) of my psychiatrist.

A little background: I had been suffering from dissociative disorder since 2015 and was recently diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Since 2015, I have had small spells of happy months and a big chunk of my illness. After a recent episode lasting months of extreme distress (panic attacks, dissociative episodes, extreme depression), I had 0 hopes of getting better. I had already been to more than 6 therapists and multiple doctors, and most of them had claimed to do CBT on me. I was very sure that it would not work. So when my psychiatrist recommended (rather forced me) to visit Ms. Priyanka, you could say I did not expect much.

During sessions: Let me begin by saying that her entire methodology is so structured and meticulous. She charts out a plan according to each client’s needs and ability. She is so well-versed in CBT, and after meeting her, I realized, yes, therapy, CBT, all of these are very, very powerful treatments. She is so empathetic, yet she will call out problematic behaviors when she sees them. Let me tell you, she will not coddle you, but she will make sure that you can think for yourself and take care of yourself. She helped me realize so many of my underlying issues and has completely transformed my thoughts, behaviors, and lifestyle. She is not forceful either; she supports and empowers. One example is that I have always wondered and blamed myself for my illness, especially since my immediate family has no such issues. She made me realize that I am a product of my genes (several of my extended family have similar disorders), nurture (she helped me realize that many of my automatic thoughts were learned very early on), and many other factors. After carefully assessing and understanding my thought process, she helped me correct and unlearn unhealthy behaviors. I am now motivated, energetic, and my mental AND physical health have improved drastically since meeting her.

Post-sessions: After having 8+ CBT sessions with her, I am quite confident that CBT is absolutely brilliant and can literally change a person. Most therapists I have been to claim to do CBT just “wing” it without any structure or progress check. Well, to be honest, most people just counsel and say “well, CBT completed.” Like I mentioned, I had been to more than 6 therapists, and while they helped me in the short run, Ms. Priyanka completely transformed my thinking style and pattern. Would definitely recommend her to anyone who is suffering.

Every time I complete a session at the Jiva Center, I feel like a freshly baked cookie. Priyanka Ma'am, my radiant, charming therapist, is a beacon of hope and an extraordinary persona. I have every confidence that her presence may cause flowers to open their petals and blossom! I was there in the refuge of her ethereal smile as time passed and my life began to get back on track. I was, in fact, an interconnected mess of gloom and anxiousness with a hint of depression. I would have undoubtedly been driven into depression if I hadn't visited the Jiva Center. Life was stressful, dismal, and depressing. Since I was unwilling to surrender myself to this anxiety, I sensed I needed to go to therapy. You know, there are moments when life feels turbulent, we feel powerless, and our minds are only awake to anxiousness. That is what happens to us after years of living in fight or flight mode. And the most damaging thing that can happen to a person is losing themselves in this process. The opening line of Mary Oliver's poem has a paraphrase, which reads, 'The time you wake up, that is your morning.' Priyanka Ma'am woke me up! Priyanka Ma'am saved me from a life of despair and doom. She gifted me with an entirely novel perspective on the world and myself. I was able to find my voice thanks to Priyanka Maam. She gave me the confidence to confront mistreatment. After going to therapy, I realised that I had had the most unpleasant experiences, yet I couldn't get rid of the people who had caused them to me. Her unwavering support and determination provided me with the fortitude to stand firm for myself. I've been successful in getting rid of those individuals from my life. I am a student, and when I began therapy, I was unable to study properly. Now, with Priyanka Maam's support, my study hours have gradually increased to 7 hours every day! I'm feeling terrific! Priyanka Ma'am has truly helped me lead a purposeful life. I must confess that after starting therapy with Priyanka Maam, I've grown to love myself immensely. I weighed about 80 kilogrammes when I began therapy. After therapy, Priyanka Maam drove me to take care of myself, so I commenced exercising; I currently weigh 66 kgs! Can you imagine? I started going for walks, and I began to believe that I was in charge of my life. The breathing exercises she taught me have really helped me with my feelings of unease. She once advised me, 'Wear your superhero cape.' And, yes, the cape has been adorned ever since! Standing up for myself feels like fulfilment. I've gotten more assertive, which has helped me protect my dignity and self-respect. I shall be eternally thankful to Priyanka Maam for helping me regain my sense of self. She empowered me to acknowledge my capacity for manoeuvring through situations in life and to act wisely for my personal welfare. She instructed me in the art of self-awareness by helping me determine my bandwidth, or the amount of provocation I could tolerate from various people and the suitable response to any given circumstance. This definitely helped me create a way for myself and plan my life optimally. *** ** *** ******** ********* ** *** *** ********* *********** ******** She's extremely proficient in it, and everything she's explained to me utilising the scientific principles of this therapy has helped me discern not only my own thought patterns but also those of individuals around me. My God, life has become a breeze after learning how to employ CBT methods. And Priyanka Ma'am is the embodiment of intelligence. Priyanka Maam and CBT are an outstanding combination (and a lifeline). She personalises CBT, and her insights into our emotions, temperaments, and responses to situations distinguish her as a remarkable therapist. Fondly, I'd say she's my yellow! I have spoken to her about anything and everything about my life. She is a counterbalance to the chaos. Like human sunlight, she embraces the attributes that pertain to the colour yellow, like warmth, optimism, and emotional safety. She is uplifting and comforting and establishes an atmosphere of safety where I feel comfortable and nurtured. I would recommend her to everyone on this planet. I feel that everyone should have the chance to witness her magic and the beauty of her heartfelt disposition. As I began going to therapy, I came to see that therapy was about getting to know ourselves better as much as it was about healing. Like the maxim 'Know thyself' from Socrates, Priyanka Ma'am has profoundly enhanced my life by helping me identify my thoughts, behaviour, and cognitive patterns. I am able to navigate through life more seamlessly given that I have a deeper awareness of who I am. Thanks to Priyanka Maam's encouragement, I have begun to discover what makes me special. She does that in an exceptional way. She grasps the issues' nerves. The tree grows when the root has healed. In my instance, that is precisely what transpired. She inspired me to embrace responsibility for my life. She enabled me to make myself a topmost priority. She was sensitive in learning about my past, and she often understood what I was about to express even before I could gather words for it. I'm not sure how she does it, but venting in front of her made me feel very valued. I felt heard and validated, and I felt like someone was finally on my side, supporting me in challenging circumstances. She prompted me to see that I needed to stop chasing validation from others and instead focus on the beauty within myself. She gave me the faith to make independent choices and determine what was the best course of action. And I'm pleased to share that I've moved on from an environment that was impeding my growth and flourishing. She made me believe that I can be cheerful! And I deserved love and happiness. My contentment has flourished exponentially after I met Priyanka Maam. She urged me to get acquainted with new friends and open up to others. She inspired me to trust fellow humans and to have faith that there is genuine goodness out there, and that just because previous encounters with individuals were unpleasant does not indicate that we will never run into wonderful people in the foreseeable future. She supported me in being willing to embrace life's gorgeousness! I sometimes find these changes in my life surreal; every day, I have a pinch-me moment that reminds me that, yes, my life is this marvellous in reality. Therapy gave birth to a new me. I feel like I'm reborn! ** *** *** **** ******** ** **** ******* **** ******** ***** Thank you for transforming my life; I adore you so much. With your counselling, I've become more assertive, happy, composed, and decisive. I sleep well and have less anxiety. Priyanka Maam has my eternal affection. I have hopes for a wonderful life thanks to her. There are no words to describe how grateful I am; as I write all this, my eyes are welling with tears of happiness and my heart is full. It is undoubtedly a gift of divine providence that a person as marvellous as her has touched my life and that a soul so lovely as hers graced my journey of life. How would I have found her if not for God's grace? Priyanka Ma'am, you've been an emissary of God all along! Thank you for everything. Thanks a million times over. I will never forget what you've done for me; it's a gratefulness for a lifetime. Forever in gratitude! To whoever is reading this, thank you for reading all the way to the end. I wish you healing, love, and the best in life. I urge you to take the first step towards a life of light, happiness, and self-love. A gem, Priyanka Maam, is a bundle of divine grace. She has transformed my life altogether. ** ******* ** **** **** ** *** ******* * *** **** *** **** ********* **** ******** ***** ** *** **** ********** Much love. Thank you.

Visited for Stress, Anxiety Disorder.

I was suffering from stress,anxiety,I used to be very low on confidence,had negative approach towards life,wanted to be a perfectionist in everything,used to get sleep terrors. I came across Dr.Priyanka's profile through practo. In the beginning, I was very skeptical about undergoing therapy as I have been facing this issue since many years, then I took the decision to attend one session with Dr Priyanka and I had really good experience with her,she is comfortable to talk to, she is very calm listener,she analyzes our problem and helps us to overcome them, she suggested me to undergo cognitive behavioral therapy and after few sessions I noticed many changes in my behavior,my anxiety was reduced, I don't get sleep terrors now which I was facing since last 8 years,it has stopped completely. I started looking at my life in a positive way. Dr. Priyanka taught me to analyze my moods and thought process and to tackle my problems by ourself and not to be dependent on anyone. I'll always be grateful to Dr. Priyanka as she taught me life's important lesson,to overcome my fear and problems and be the best version of myself.

I think going to the therapy with Dr Priyanka has been the best decision of my life so far . We take our mental health for granted so much is what I have realised in the course of therapy . I think she made me really comfortable to be able to open up to her which helped me get to know about my issues that I was dealing with but never paid much attention to . The assurance that someone believes in what you have to say without being judged is what everyone needs while dealing with mental health issues and Dr Priyanka has been the best person to do that . With every session proceeding I realised so much more about myself . I never thought I would be able to heal from the issues that I was facing and thought it was never ending , but here I am , getting better each and every day . I think the CBT therapy has been the best thing that has happened to me so far in my life . I strongly recommend Dr Priyanka to all those who are going through something , she’s the best person to help you with it .

Thank you ..