Welcome to Zen Minds
Experience a serene, person-centered approach to counseling and emotional support. Our compassionate team is dedicated to helping you find inner peace and overcome life's challenges.
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Meet Your Counselor
Shilpa Dhoot is not just our lead counselor at Zen Minds; she's a beacon of hope and healing for our community. She completed a postgraduate course in counseling psychology from Fergusson College, Pune, and specializes in psychosomatic and sports counseling, along with comprehensive emotional crisis management.
Her expertise spans working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds—children, adults, athletes, and families facing complex challenges.
Since founding Zen Minds in Pune in 2016, Shilpa has dedicated herself to fostering better mental health through personalized, empathetic care. Her approach integrates innovative therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), to empower clients towards achieving personal growth and emotional resilience. Join Shilpa at Zen Minds, where your journey towards better mental wellness begins.
Counseling Services Overview
  1. Individual Counseling - Focused on stress management, anxiety, depression, and personal growth, tailored to help individuals overcome personal challenges and enhance their well-being.
  1. Couples and Family Therapy - Designed to strengthen relationships, resolve conflicts, and promote healthy family dynamics through communication and understanding.
  1. Group Sessions - Offers community wellness, mindfulness practices, and peer support to help groups share experiences and learn from each other in a supportive environment.
  1. Sports Counseling for Athletes - Provides specialized support for athletes to enhance performance, manage stress, and cope with the psychological demands of competitive sports.
  1. Counseling for Psychosomatic Issues - Addresses the connection between mind and body, helping individuals manage symptoms that are influenced or exacerbated by psychological factors.
  1. Psycho-Oncology Support - Dedicated to supporting cancer patients and their families by addressing the emotional, psychological, and social impacts of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Specialized Therapeutic Techniques
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Empowers clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, developing healthier coping mechanisms for managing emotions and behaviors.
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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Helps individuals overcome self-defeating beliefs and develop more rational, adaptive perspectives to achieve greater emotional well-being.
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Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Cultivate present-moment awareness and acceptance, enabling clients to respond to stress and difficulties with greater clarity and composure.
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Person Centered Approach
Focuses on unconditional positive regard and empathy, empowering clients to lead in their self-healing and personal growth processes.
Comprehensive Counseling Services for Individuals, Families, Groups, and Athletes at Zen Minds
At Zen Minds, we specialize in a wide range of personalized counseling services to support individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our compassionate counselor is dedicated to individual counseling focused on stress management, anxiety, depression, and personal growth. We also offer couples and family therapy to strengthen relationships and enhance communication, alongside group sessions that promote community wellness and mindfulness. For athletes, our sports counseling provides specialized support to enhance performance and manage the stress of competitive sports. We address psychosomatic issues by exploring the mind-body connection and will soon offer psycho-oncology support to assist cancer patients and their families with the emotional challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Understanding Psychosomatics
What Are Psychosomatic Disorders?
Psychosomatic disorders arise from the intricate connection between mind and body, where psychological stress can manifest as physical symptoms. These disorders can affect any part of the body, but they are not imaginary — they are genuine physical symptoms that have a psychological root.
How Counseling Helps:
Counseling offers a powerful remedy for psychosomatic disorders by addressing the psychological underpinnings of physical symptoms. Through therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), counselors help clients uncover and understand the emotional and mental triggers that lead to physical discomfort.
Our Approach to Psychosomatics:
At Zen Minds, we recognize the profound impact that mental health has on physical well-being. Our expert team employs a holistic approach to treatment that integrates understanding, empathy, and scientifically-backed therapeutic methods. We focus on:
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Identifying Triggers
By identifying the emotional and psychological stressors that contribute to your physical symptoms, we can address the root causes, not just the symptoms.
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Tailored Therapeutic Plans
Each client receives a personalized therapy plan designed to meet their unique needs, promoting effective healing and long-term wellness.
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Support and Guidance
Our counselors provide continuous support and guidance, helping clients navigate their journey toward recovery with confidence and self-awareness.
Why Choose Us?
Our commitment to advancing mental health treatment has led us to develop specialized strategies for managing psychosomatic disorders. By focusing on both mental and physical health, we have helped countless individuals regain control over their lives, demonstrating measurable improvements in both their psychological and physical symptoms.
Client Testimonials and Success Stories
Mrunmayee, 19
"Throughout the counseling tenure with Shilpa ma'am, she has been a great listener and is always supportive of me. She guides me in a manner that makes a positive impact on my mind, making me feel confident and relieved."
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  • General Experience:
    I have been training under Shilpa ma'am for around a year now. The counseling center has a pleasing and positive vibe, and it feels good to be there every single time. Throughout the counseling tenure with Shilpa ma'am, she has been a great listener and is always supportive of me. I am able to express myself in the best possible way during the session with her, which helps me a lot.
  • Personal Counseling:
    She guides me in a manner that makes a positive impact on my mind which makes me feel confident and relieved. One thing that I like the most is that she's never hesitant to hear me out on a phone call instead of attending a counseling session.
  • Sports Counseling:
    The little niggles that used to affect my performance on court are regularly addressed in these sessions, due to which I am able to overcome them and perform better. I started thinking about the pre and post match scenarios in depth after joining Shilpa ma'am. All these things make me want to attend the sessions regularly and keep in touch with ma'am forever.e.
Varun Khanwalkar, Head Coach, VKBA
"My experience for my players has been extremely good with Shilpa Mam, as she pinpoints the exact emotions that a player is going through, helping them believe in themselves and give their 100%. I would definitely recommend Shilpa Mam to all those who want to be a better version of themselves."
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Varun Khanwalkar badminton academy ( VKBA ) is associated with Shilpa Mam for the past 7 years I have found her approach and her working style very effective. A sound and stable mind is of utmost importance not just in sports but also in day to day life.
Treating the emotion is necessary to enable a sportsperson to function and perform at the optimum level
A Sportsperson is a mixed bag of emotions , anxiety, nervousness, low confidence or over confidence, accepting defeat or handling success in the right way.
My experience for my players has been extremely good with Shilpa Mam as she pin points the exact emotions that a player is going through and help enable them to believe in themselves and give their 100% I would definitely recommend Shilpa Mam to all those who want to be a better version of themselves.
Varun Khanwalkar Head Coach VKBA
Shireen, 21
"My first experience with a therapist was incredibly positive. I was made to feel comfortable right from the start, guided through the process, and provided a schedule that suited my situation. Throughout the sessions, I developed new thought processes that helped me gain perspective, and I could open up without feeling judged. The quiet and calming environment only enhanced this truly helpful experience."
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This was my first experience with a therapist. I didn't know how it worked but I was made to feel comfortable and was guided through the process. We worked out a schedule that best suited me and my situation. The place was quiet and calming which put me at ease instantly. Throughout the sessions I developed new thought processes and it helped me put things into perspective and proportion. The counsellor was someone I could gradually open up to without feeling the sense of judgement. It was a really nice and helpful experience.
Dr. Priya Rathi, Chronic Pain and Spine Specialist
"I am delighted to write this review for Shilpa Dhoot, whose transformative work has profoundly impacted my patients' lives. Shilpa's deep understanding of the psychological aspects of chronic pain and her commitment to staying updated with the latest research have significantly enhanced our treatment outcomes. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking psychological support in pain management."
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I am delighted to write this review for Shilpa Dhoot who has made a profound impact on my patients' lives. As a pain specialist, I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Shilpa on numerous cases, and I can confidently say that her work has been transformative.
Shilpa possesses a deep understanding of the psychological aspects of chronic pain. Her ability to create a trusting and empathetic environment allows patients to openly explore their emotional challenges, significantly enhancing their overall treatment outcomes. Her commitment to ongoing education and staying updated of the latest research ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care. I am very happy to have collaborated with her and highly recommend their services to anyone seeking psychological support in pain management.
Sincerely,
Dr. Priya Rathi - Chronic Pain and Spine Specialist
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