Preeti Vidwans

About Preeti

Preeti Vidwans, Psy.D is a Psychologist who graduated from University of Denver in 2007. As a seasoned clinician, Preeti has 17 years of experience in the field and is licensed in North Carolina, and all other states eligible in PSYPACT. While I have worked with a wide variety of ages throughout my career, I have found that I especially enjoy working with seniors.

I feel wholeheartedly that the life experiences seniors bring to the therapy process creates growth, wisdom and perspectives that are not often present in other age groups. When working alongside older adults in therapy, I have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and insight as a clinician and person and hope to continue to do so in the future. Online therapy (or phone therapy) can be as effective of a mode of therapy as in-person sessions.

This form of therapy allows individuals to remain at home, but still be able to access needed services. It removes some of the barriers to seeking help, including difficulty with transportation, mobility issues, as well as the additional time needed to go to in-person sessions. Some people may also feel more comfortable sharing their personal experiences within the confines of their home, rather than in an office setting.

I believe that therapy is a collaboration and that you are the "expert" on your experiences. By listening and better understanding your concerns/challenges during the sessions, I can then use my skills, education, and experience to help address the presenting difficulties using a number of evidence-based approaches. In addition, mutual respect, attention to diversity and identity, and creating a space where you are valued and heard is also an important part of the therapeutic relationship, and one I strive to create in my practice.

I think it is important to be patient with yourself, and the process in general and also recognize that change can take time. The importance of the therapeutic relationship should also not be underestimated.