Sashyana is a compassionate and dedicated Pre-Licensed Clinician who is passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and work toward meaningful growth. She is currently completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Bridgeport and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Western Connecticut State University. Her experience as a case manager and correctional counselor has strengthened her commitment to providing meaningful mental health support across diverse settings.

Sashyana creates a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered. Her approach is warm and client-centered, encouraging individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with curiosity and self-compassion. She believes that healing and growth can be supported through connection, reflection, and practical skill-building.

Sashyana works with adults who may be navigating mental health challenges, daily stressors, life transitions, and the complexities of structured environments. Her professional experience includes working with adult male offenders in correctional settings, where she has supported individuals with mental health concerns, emotional challenges, and day-to-day stressors. She strives to help clients better understand themselves while developing practical tools to navigate challenges with greater confidence.

In her clinical work, Sashyana draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-informed and mindfulness-informed approaches. She helps clients explore unhelpful thought patterns, increase self-awareness, and develop practical coping strategies that can support meaningful change both inside and outside of the therapy room.

Sashyana believes that growth begins with creating space for honest reflection and meaningful connection. Her goal is to help clients develop greater self-awareness, build effective coping skills, and feel more confident navigating life’s challenges.

Outside of the therapy room, Sashyana enjoys reading, painting, journaling, meditating, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys hosting events and gatherings and finds joy in creating connection and community.