Dr. Appadurai has been using mindfulness techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to treat psychological disorders for several years. In addition to helping clients, she has presented at national and international conferences and to general audiences speaking on the topics of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
As an interactive, solution-focused therapist, Dr. Appadurai’s therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Education
- Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology
License, Certifications & Awards
- PMAD (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders)
- CBT -I (Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia)
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Retraining)
Additional Training
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Biofeedback
Professional Activities and Membership
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Illinois Psychological Association (IPA)
- Association for Contextual and Behavior Science (ACBS)
- Behavioral Sleep Medicine Society (BSMS)
- International OCD Foundation (IPSD204.org)
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America
