Narrative Therapy Directory

A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches

Nisha Paliwal, LCPC

Illinois | Online sessions in Illinois | English, Hindi, Tagalog  |  Book with Nisha »

Narrative-minded counselor focused on everyday healing

Details

NameNisha Paliwal
CredentialsLCPC
Based inIllinois
Licensed inIllinois
Session formatOnline
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tagalog
Years in practice12

About Nisha

Nisha Paliwal is a licensed clinical professional counselor who focuses on helping people move through difficult moments. She speaks English, Hindi, and Tagalog and brings 12 years of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma. People also turn to her for help with relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, self-esteem, parenting strain, career questions, and ADHD-related challenges.

Nisha centers each session on the person's story and perspective. She listens for patterns, strengths, and the meanings people give their experiences.

Background and approach

This helps her guide straightforward conversations about what feels stuck and what small changes might help day to day. Her work draws on Narrative Therapy and client-centered ideas. She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm affects current functioning.

Sessions typically involve talking through situations, testing new ways of responding, and building skills for coping with stress and strong emotions. Nisha frames therapy as a collaboration. She aims to create a calm space for honest talk and practical next steps.

Her background supporting a wide range of concerns helps her tailor the focus to each person's needs rather than following a single recipe. She practices in Illinois and welcomes people who prefer sessions in English, Hindi, or Tagalog. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can pick what fits their routine and comfort.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Nisha works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

  • Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
  • Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Nisha among the ways she works.
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Nisha among the ways she works.
  • Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Nisha directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Nisha directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Narrative and Client-Centered Approaches for Online Care

Clients can expect work grounded in Narrative Therapy and client-centered practice. Narrative Therapy focuses on how people understand their life stories and looks for ways to separate problems from the person so different choices become possible. Client-centered work prioritizes the person's perspective, offering attentive listening and collaboration to set goals.

Trauma-focused tools are also part of the approach when past events continue to affect daily life. These methods aim to reduce the hold of painful memories and build specific coping skills for distressing reactions. Together, these approaches help with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy struggles, and other concerns the person brings.

Finding the right approach is a process. The therapist will work with each client to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative exploration where methods are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send messages between sessions or choose written conversation when that feels clearer. These options support scheduling around work, family, and daily life while keeping the focus on practical steps forward.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, career issues, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related areas.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her practice is client-centered and narrative in orientation, with trauma-focused approaches used when needed. She focuses on each person’s story, listens closely, and helps test new ways of responding to persistent problems.

What is her professional experience?

She has 12 years of clinical experience helping people with a broad range of emotional and life concerns across diverse backgrounds.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Tagalog.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are accepted and may schedule sessions according to the listed formats and availability.

What session formats are available?

She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.

How do subscriptions, cost, and starting therapy work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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