Lakshmi is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and has been working in the field of co occurring disorders for more than 10 years. She has extensive experience with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues.

 She received her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Bangalore University and her Masters in Mental Health and Community Counseling from Fairfield University. She has completed DBT training from Behavioral Tech affiliated with the Linehan Institute and has extensive training in CBT for Depression from the Beck Institute. She excels in helping anyone struggling with life transitions, trauma, and navigating the family dynamic. Lakshmi is able to work with individuals and families with any past, present or family history of addiction/substance misuse. 

Lakshmi serves her clients by using a wellness-based approach to help them tap into their strengths, optimize their potential and have more fulfilling relationships with themselves and the world around them.