South Asian & Neurodivergent Therapy in Richardson, Texas
Shivani Solanki Patel, M.S., LPC, MT-BC
Texas Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Music Therapist - Board Certified
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
WORKS WITH
Teens (16+), Adults, BIPOC, Neurodivergent Young Adults, South Asian Clients, First & Second Generation Americans
PROVIDES
Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Music Therapy, and Virtual Therapy across Texas
EXPERTISE
Anxiety & Depression, Bicultural Identity, Childhood Trauma, Neurodivergent Support, Relationship Challenges, Aging Concerns
FEES & INSURANCE
Accepts Aetna, BCBSTX, UHC/Optum, Curative
Private Pay | $165 Individuals / $225 Families & Couples
AVAILABILITY
Not accepting new clients. See other therapists here.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
M.S in Counseling Methodist University
B.S. Music Therapy Texas Woman's University
PRESS
I help individuals age 16 and up who are navigating life transitions and family conflict, with a special focus on South Asian families impacted by neurodivergent diagnoses. I bring a warm, reflective, and culturally sensitive approach that honors both individual identity and cultural context. We’ll explore how family dynamics and cultural expectations shape your experience, while building insight and awareness to support more authentic connections and emotional balance.
My approach is rooted in the belief that healing doesn't happen in spite of your culture — it happens through it. In our sessions, you won't need to explain why your mom's opinion matters or why disappointing your family feels like disappointing yourself. We start from a place of understanding.
I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, music therapy, and culturally adaptive frameworks to meet you where you are. Whether you're navigating a neurodivergent diagnosis in a family that doesn't have language for it yet, or untangling years of cultural expectations, we move at your pace.
My sessions are available virtually across Texas, making culturally informed care accessible no matter where you are in the state.
As a therapist who is also a music therapist and someone with lived experience, I know the importance of being seen—not just as a diagnosis, but as a whole person with a layered story.