Darshaya is a seasoned clinical behavioral therapist with a diverse and accomplished background. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of sports performance issues, disordered eating, body image concerns, and anxiety.
Sports Performance and Sports Psychology:
Darshaya’s ability to apply sports psychology principles enables her to help athletes enhance their mental resilience, build confidence, and optimize their performance. Her background includes six years as a professional volleyball player and nine years coaching at the collegiate level, providing her with unique clarity into the mental demands of athletic development. Her clients experience increased self-esteem and mental strength, leading to improvements in both performance and overall well-being.
Disordered Eating Treatment:
Darshaya has comprehensive training and experience in the treatment of disordered eating behaviors, eating disorders, and body image concerns. She is affiliated with the Academy for Eating Disorders and certified in Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E), an evidence-based approach for treating eating disorders. Additionally, she holds certification as a Binge Eating and Chronic Dieting Professional (CBECDP). Her approach also addresses external pressures from diet culture and enhances self-acceptance for clients, incorporating psychoeducation and nutritional support throughout the process. The primary goal is to nurture a healthy relationship with food and one's body.
Anxiety and Trauma Treatment:
Darshaya works with clients to overcome anxiety and trauma using evidence-based and compassionate approaches. She utilizes modalities like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and IFS (Internal Family Systems), applying a psychodynamic lens to promote deep healing and personal growth. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients can process difficult experiences, reduce reactivity to triggers, and cultivate mental calmness for a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Clinical Experience and Professional Credentials:
With over eight years of clinical practice working with children, adolescents, and adults; and particular mastery working with teenagers and young adults. Darshaya provides tailored care suited to developmental and individual needs. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), and is licensed as a clinical social worker (LCSW) in Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, and Oklahoma.
Holistic and Collaborative Approach:
Darshaya’s practice emphasizes a comprehensive approach with compassion, knowledge, and goal-orientation at its core. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams—including medical providers, registered dietitians, nutritionists, personal trainers, and other mental health professionals—to attend to all elements of her clients' wellbeing. Drawing from her personal journey, she believes healing is always possible and that life transformation is an attainable goal.
