Ketki Chavan, MA, REAT

- Meet with patients for virtual sessions, tailoring sessions to the patient's unique needs, actively listening, and holding space for patient experiences. - Provide care that supports rapport building, skill building, motivational interviewing, and practical support for patients. - Consistently complete thorough and timely documentation according to Equip standards for other providers to access, review, and reference. - Collaborate & work alongside a multidisciplinary care team to help people recover from eating disorders.

Shakti Empress centers on mental health & personal growth advocacy for women’s empowerment. Through writing and creative expression, healing and identity through culturally accessible & integrative approaches are explored.

- Facilitates trauma informed groups that reflect client treatment goals ensuring success and satisfaction. - Fosters client engagement and group cohesion throughout the session to create positive culture and experience. - Executes operational policies and procedures in line with best practices. - Collaborates respectfully with both clinical and operational teams to ensure clients receive smooth and effective treatment. - Communicates clearly, professionally, and promptly with all clients, staff, families, agencies, and referents. - Produces timely documentation that meets accuracy, standards and compliance. - Maintains and models professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.

- Provided culturally attuned therapy to individuals and couples navigating intimacy challenges, multicultural identity, and major life transitions—enhancing relationship satisfaction and emotional resilience. - Maintained accurate, timely clinical documentation in EHR systems, HIPPA compliant, supporting backend operations and ensuring continuity of care aligned with ethical standards. - Integrated evidence-based modalities such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, and somatic techniques to support emotional regulation and relationship repair. - Facilitated compassionate conversations around sexual trauma, infidelity, dating, and communication breakdowns, helping clients rebuild trust and deepen connection. - Collaborated with clinical supervisors and peers in case consultations to ensure ethical decision-making and continued growth in therapeutic effectiveness. - Adapted therapeutic interventions to honor clients’ cultural backgrounds and relational dynamics, increasing accessibility and relevance of care.

- Led and streamlined the full client intake cycle, including scheduling, consultation calls, consent forms, payment processing, and EHR tracking resulting in improved client flow and onboarding efficiency. - Coordinated trauma-informed therapeutic services for clients from diverse backgrounds, with a focus on those navigating complex cultural and sexual trauma. - Maintained accurate, timely clinical documentation in Simple Practice and implemented workflow optimizations that enhanced both therapist efficiency and client experience. - Advocated for diverse and marginalized communities through educational presentations to increase therapy accessibility for unprivileged populations and drive clientele volume for agencies. - Drove profits for agency & providers, by facilitating marketing workshops for healthcare providers, promoting a workplace culture that values employee experience & success. - Adapted therapeutic interventions to honor clients’ cultural backgrounds and relational dynamics, increasing accessibility and relevance of care.

- Taught foundational theory and methods of Expressive Arts Therapy to graduate-level students, bridging clinical frameworks with creative exploration. - Designed and facilitated experiential curriculum that integrated movement, visual arts, writing, and somatic practices to foster self-discovery and therapeutic insight. - Cultivated a trauma-informed, inclusive learning environment, encouraging students to explore cultural identity, embodiment, and relational dynamics within clinical practice. - Mentored emerging therapists in applying expressive arts to diverse populations, enhancing their confidence and creativity as future clinicians. - Collaborated with faculty and academic leadership to align course objectives with program goals and contemporary best practices in integrative psychotherapy.

- Led intake and care coordination for South Asian clients seeking mental health support, improving access to culturally responsive services within underserved communities. - Facilitated outreach and psychoeducational programs at universities, temples, and mosques, addressing stigma and raising mental health awareness in culturally meaningful ways. - Co-authored grant proposals (CIGNA, CAPIT) to expand mental health programming, securing funding and increasing service capacity for low-income and immigrant populations. - Provided trauma-informed therapy to clients navigating intergenerational conflict, gender-based violence, and immigration-related stress. - Collaborated across departments and with community leaders to design programs that bridged gaps between Western mental health practices and South Asian cultural values.

- Delivered donation-based psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients, expanding access to culturally responsive mental health care. - Provided trauma-informed support for clients navigating PTSD, sexual trauma, identity exploration, and spiritual emergence, fostering emotional resilience and integration. - Completed clinical assessments and progress notes in alignment with ethical and legal standards, ensuring accurate tracking of therapeutic progress. - Collaborated with clinical supervisors and administrative staff to coordinate care, receive feedback, and refine treatment planning. - Held space for clients facing systemic oppression and marginalization, integrating social justice principles into therapeutic practice.

- Designed and facilitated wellness groups for university employees and students, tailoring sessions to address stress, burnout, and emotional well-being based on organizational and community needs. - Applied trauma-informed and somatic practices to promote resilience, mindfulness, and work-life balance in high-stress academic and administrative environments. - Collaborated with campus departments to align wellness programming with broader institutional goals for mental health and employee engagement. - Supported diverse student populations in navigating academic pressure, identity development, and emotional regulation through accessible group-based interventions.

- Provided direct, trauma-informed support to residents living with severe mental illness in a residential care facility, fostering daily stability and emotional regulation. - Coordinated individualized care routines, including medication schedules, safety plans, and daily living support to promote autonomy and well-being. - Authored detailed progress summaries to track behavioral and emotional changes, contributing to treatment planning and interdisciplinary care. - Collaborated closely with clinical and residential staff to revise support strategies based on client needs, ensuring continuity and responsiveness in care. - De-escalated crises using nonviolent communication and grounding techniques, prioritizing resident dignity and psychological safety.

Master’s Thesis: Women’s Sexuality & Sacred Dance

Thesis: Perceptions of Immigrant Employees & Workplace Inclusion

attendance for two semesters, courses taken (research, statistics, cross cultural psychology, organizational development)

applied skills and metrics to navigate cross cultural gaps in the workplace through consulting projects in family owned businesses.