Saavitri Aggarwal – Accepting New Clients
Saavitri Aggarwal LGPC
LGPC | Adolescents & Adults
Insurance: Cigna, BCBS, Johns Hopkins EHP, and Aetna
Location: In-person (Columbia Office) and Virtual
Saavitri Aggarwal (She/Her)
Have you ever felt caught between two worlds, never fully belonging to either? Maybe you know the quiet weight of being the only person who looks like you, the deep emotional overwhelm of processing life as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), or the exhaustion of balancing heavy cultural expectations with the pressure to fit in. For immigrants, children of immigrants, minority individuals, and people who feel deeply, these experiences can sometimes leave you feeling isolated, anxious, misunderstood, or unsure of where you belong. You may even find yourself hiding parts of who you are. As a first-generation South Asian American and the eldest daughter of immigrants, I understand how complicated it can feel to honor where you come from while also discovering who you are. Even if your voice, culture, sensitivity, or internal struggles don't fit into traditional boxes, your lived experience is valid and you don't have to navigate it alone. You deserve a space where you don't have to shrink or explain away your background just to be understood.
I specialize in multiculturally competent care, anxiety, identity, life transitions, and relationship support (individual & couples). Using a trauma-informed lens, I integrate CBT, DBT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you break self-defeating patterns and gain practical coping skills. I also offer bilingual services in English and Hindi.
My hope is to create a space where you can show up fully and explore your experiences with curiosity, compassion, and without judgment. If you’re looking for someone to walk alongside you as you navigate that process, I would be honored to support you on that journey.
Your input and experience in treatment are of utmost importance to me, and I encourage your voice to be heard and integrated at all times.
Areas of Specialization & Focus
Emotional Health & Mood: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, and Support for Highly Sensitive People (HSP)
Identity & Life Stages: Identity Exploration, Life Transitions, College Students, Early Career Challenges, and Women's Issues
Relational & Stress Support: Relationship Issues, Perfectionism, Caregiver Stress, and Postpartum Support
Multicultural & Culturally Competent Counseling: Tailored care specifically for minority populations, first-generation individuals, and those navigating cultural identity.
Evidence-Based Skill Building: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for practical coping and emotional regulation.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Trauma-Informed Care: Exploring internal roles, processing past experiences, and fostering deep healing.
Bilingual Services: Care available in English and conversational Hindi.
Three Words That Describe Me:
Compassionate | Open | Dedicated
Beyond the Therapy Room
When I’m not in the office, I love spending time in the kitchen experimenting with recipes, especially finding creative ways to turn traditionally non-vegetarian dishes into delicious vegetarian meals! I also have a deep passion for travel, love discovering new places, and enjoy exploring different cultures and regional cuisines around the world.