Our Team
Intentional Therapy PLLC, a group therapy practice, was founded in March 2021 by Parthi B. Patel, who identified a need for culturally attuned mental health care—particularly for first- and second-generation BIPOC individuals navigating complex family dynamics, identity concerns, and life transitions.

Intentional Therapy specializes in a non-traditional therapy approach designed to address cultural expectations, intergenerational patterns, and relational challenges common within BIPOC communities. Since its founding, the practice has expanded to include clinicians who share the same mission, values, and commitment to culturally responsive care.

Our therapists bring diverse clinical expertise, allowing us to support individuals, couples, and families with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, and life transitions. We prioritize authenticity, strong therapeutic relationships, and evidence-based treatment in a space that feels safe, affirming, and human.

Therapy services available in Texas, Florida, & Indiana

ALLEN OFFICE THERAPISTS

A young woman with shoulder-length dark hair smiling outdoors during autumn, wearing a brown V-neck top, with trees and fall foliage in the background.

Sylvia Kim, M.S., LPC Associate

Supervised by Parthi B. Patel, M.A., LPC Supervisor

Sanjana Iyer, M.A., LPC Associate

Supervised by Parthi B. Patel, M.A., LPC Supervisor

Sanjana Iyer is a counseling associate. She provide therapy and counseling to young kids and teens to help manage unrealistic expectations from school, parents, and family.
Peyton Stokes Sutton is a therapist in Dallas who offers therapy to all the highest performing athletes. She works to manage their anxiety and perform to their best abilities while managing stress related to being a sports athlete

Peyton Sutton, M.S., LPC

VIRTUAL THERAPISTS

Parthi B Patel is an LPC Supervisor smiling. She provides therapy for young adults and eldest daughter virtually in Texas and Florida

Parthi B. Patel, M.A., LPC Supervisor | CEO & FOUNDER

Not Accepting New Clients

Shivani Solanki Patel is a counselor in Mckinney texas. She provides therapy for the ADHD young adults and South asian women who struggle with bicultural identity and managing their relationships

Shivani Solanki Patel, M.S., LPC, MT-BC| CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Not Accepting New Clients

Ayesha Youngblood is a licensed professional counselor. she provides. therapy virtually in katy texas to new black mothers and those struggles with IVF and fertility.

Ayesha Youngblood, M.A., LPC | LEAD CLINICIAN

Not Accepting New Clients

Ayesha Kadri is a mental health counselor. She provides virtual therapy in Houston and all of Texas for ADHD over achievers and mothers and daughters to repair their relationships

Ayesha Kadri, M.A., LPC

Not Accepting New Clients

Cristela Escobeda is a mental health counselor. She provides virtual therapy in Houston and all of Texas for ADHD over achievers. She is smiling in her photo.

Cristela Escobedo, M.A., LPC

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Shreya Aggarwal, M.A., LPC

Hajrah Javed is an lpc associate. She provides couples therapy to muslim couples and interfaith couples to better manage communication

Hajrah Javed, M.A., LPC Associate

Supervised by Parthi B. Patel, M.A., LPC Supervisor

Skye Adams-Thomas is an LPC Associate who works with high school students and teens to manage their anxiety and stress related to the future, college, and life transitions. She works with black teens

Skye Adams-Thomas, M.S., LPC Associate

Supervised by Parthi B. Patel, M.A., LPC Supervisor

Teresa Nguyen is an therapist who works with East Asian who have immigrated to the USA to provide a better life for their family and help them manage their depression and stress

Teresa Nguyen, M.S., LPC Associate

Supervised by Parthi B. Patel, M.A., LPC Supervisor

Our Team
At Intentional Therapy PLLC, we specialize in culturally-attuned, non-traditional therapy for BIPOC individuals, particularly those from South and East Asian backgrounds. Founded in March 2021 by Parthi B. Patel, a first-generation South Asian American, our practice understands challenges like bi-cultural identity struggles and intergenerational trauma. "We’ve created a space where you don’t have to explain your culture—our therapists ‘just get it,’ because we’ve lived it." We have since expanded to include other mental health professionals, each with unique areas of specialization, allowing collaboration for individuals, couples, families, and organizations.
Meet the Team
Confident BIPOC women thriving after completing anxiety therapy in Texas