Sanjana
A person to sit with you.
I'm Sanjana Shah, a counselor in Ahmedabad. I work with children, teenagers and adults, in person and online.
How I came to this work
For six years, I've worked with people in schools, community organisations and private practice. Here & Now began in 2023. I believe good counseling starts with listening to the person in front of me.
I completed a bachelor's degree in psychology at PDEU and graduate coursework at NYU Steinhardt. My training includes CBT, REBT, positive psychology and Transactional Analysis. I also draw on somatic and polyvagal, person-centred and Adlerian approaches, depending on what feels useful for the person I am sitting with.
A few places along the way
- GO Counsel
Counseling work with children, teenagers and adults.
- 2023
I started Here & Now.
- Redbricks Group
Workplace counseling and support.
- 2026
At Air Force Station Vadsar, supporting Air Force pilots and staff with counseling, check-ins and mental fitness.
The public bio gives years for the practice and Vadsar work, but not for GO Counsel or Redbricks Group.
Research and writing
A few of my published papers.
A place to begin
You don't need to know exactly what to say. We can start with what is here today.
Message SanjanaSay one out loud.
Choose a thought that sounds like you. It can be a first message to Sanjana.
- I have a good job. Why do I feel like this? This one's mine
- Everyone my age seems to have it figured out. This one's mine
- I'm tired of being the strong one. This one's mine
- My parents think therapy is for people who've lost it. This one's mine
- I smile all day and fall apart at night. This one's mine
- I'll write my own Write
If you might hurt yourself or you're in danger right now, call Tele-MANAS on 14416. It's free and open all day and night. Sanjana isn't an emergency service.