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.

I had reached a point in my life where anxiety, unresolved trauma and anxiety had cast a shadow over my daily life. At 40 years old, I believed that embarking on this therapeutic journey would be the turning point I desperately needed.

From the first session, Dr. Priyanka created a safe and compassionate space for me to open up and explore the depths of my emotions. Her empathetic approach made it easy for me to share my fears, insecurities, and the painful experiences that had troubled me for far too long.

One of the most remarkable aspects of my therapy experience was her ability to unravel the intricate web of my past trauma. She consistently believed in my capacity for growth and transformation, even when I doubted it myself. She skillfully guided me through each layer, allowing me to revisit painful memories with different perspectives and a sense of empowerment. Her deep understanding of trauma and its lasting effects helped me make sense of my emotions and gradually release the grip it held over me.

If you're struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or unresolved trauma, then give yourself the gift of therapy—it may be the best decision you ever make.

Gratefully,

Gopal

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 ..

Priyanka ma'am was recommended by a friend to me who had taken therapy from her. i was reluctant about taking the therapy but now that i did i am extremely satisfied with it and it is a must for all the youth out there who are confused and want to change their perspective towards life.i would like to share my story.

I am a medical student(25 yrs old female) and was suffering from anxiety after a heartbreak and it eventually affected my studies to that extent that i was not able to focus on my studies at all and used to have all the depressing thoughts,insomnia,constant anxiety(which eventually affected my diet and led to various health issues),suicidal thoughts and negative thoughts about everything happening in my life. i felt like i am the most unlucky person in the world and felt stuck.

Priyanka ma'am was an amazing listener in the whole therapy and helped me step by step with all the problems i was facing. first she made me realise the anxiety i was having and made me do exercises for that. and then she made me realise about my emotions,thoughts and moods. the way she explained it to me was crystal clear. she has a lovely smile and made me realise all the things about myself with a smile.she was very punctual about the time as well.

She gave me all the time to express myself and cry about it too. i felt very much relieved after letting it out infront of her. Shes was very patient and kind with me.

i was eventually understanding the mistakes i was making and as the therapy progressed i realised that its me who can change my life. Priyanka ma'am helped me regain my lost confidence and self esteem.i feel like before the therapy i was a child who had lost her way and now i feel strong and mature enough to find my way back.This wouldnt have been possible without the help of priyanka ma'am.

shes an amazing therapist who will clear all the cobwebs in your head. i would strongly recommend priyanka ma'am to all the people out there who are confused and suffering from emotional problems and need a guiding light in their life.

shes a 10/10. i am grateful to you priyanka ma'am.

i have seen tremendous change in my behaviour before and after the therapy and its all because of her. its like i finally found myself.

Thankyou so much ma'am.

I am deeply thankful for the life-changing support and care Priyanka provided over the past nine months. With her guidance through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we successfully reduced my anxiety and overthinking. Her attentiveness and insight also helped me tackle my fear and depression, making me more mindful of my thoughts and emotions. Thanks to her compassionate approach, I am now in a place of liberty and peace. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a transformative therapist.

I had the privilege of working with Dr. Priyanka who truly excelled in providing clarity and patience throughout our sessions. Her ability to articulate complex concepts with utmost clarity made it easier for me to navigate and understand my thoughts and emotions.

She created a safe and non-judgmental space, allowing me to express myself at my own pace. There were many things I was battling and she was able to put me at ease in every session.

In moments of confusion, her clear explanations provided valuable insights, while her patience allowed me the time I needed to process and reflect.

Thank you so much for your guidance Dr. Priyanka! Truly a transformational journey.

She works very hard on every person to make them independent in the true sense. Very gifted counsellor and coach :)

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional care you provided me during my struggles with anxiety and depression. Your compassion, expertise, and unwavering support have been instrumental in my journey towards healing and recovery.

Your ability to listen attentively and understand my unique struggles created a safe and trusting environment, allowing me to open up and confront my challenges. Your guidance and treatment plans were tailored to my specific needs, and your encouragement and support gave me the strength to persevere.

Thanks to your dedication and care, I have experienced significant improvements in my mental health and overall well-being. I am grateful for your unwavering commitment to my recovery and your passion for helping others.

Thank you for being an outstanding healthcare provider and an inspiration to your patients

Highly recommended

I am happy that I found Priyanka and no one else when I hit the rock bottom of life. She made me realize things about myself which I needed to know. The thing I liked the most about her is she never imposed any thing on me, It was as if she has pulled out a mirror and I would understand it by myself, where I am going wrong and why am I thinking like that. She always told me you are important and its ok to leave behind the idea of perfection. You can never control/fix the situation what you can control or fix are your thoughts and that is what matters.She made me believe in the power of now which has helped. She has certainly brought in many positive changes in me that would help me forever. I am sure I have few lifetime lessons with her which I can refer on at any struggle of my life. You are doing a great job. God Bless!