Ishita Patel LMFT, RPT

Ishita holds a Master of Family Therapy from Mercer University, School of Medicine. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups in assisting people to become more aware and accepting of themselves. Ishita serves as a guide in providing a safe environment to facilitate growth and healing through a collaborative approach. Her professional experience includes working with diverse populations experiencing various mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, relational dynamics and conflicts, behavioral adjustments, cultural and other identity issues.

Additionally, Ishita is a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). Play Therapy sessions can be beneficial to those who have difficulty verbally expressing themselves. These sessions are focused on learning new coping skills, increasing self-esteem, making decisions, accepting responsibility, and learning self-control through play-based activities. Activities include art, books, board games, puzzles, and other creative outlets that promote social-emotional learning. In her work with families, she provides support to children and parents as they navigate life transitions such as parental separation and/or divorce.

As a first-generation Indian American, Ishita has personal experience balancing between preserving her cultural values and paving the way for change and growth beyond oppressive standards. She has built resilience through overcoming cultural expectations and social stigmas, developing boundaries within interpersonal relationships, and advocating for acceptance of being different. Ishita lived a semi-nomadic lifestyle up until 2020 as she continued to pursue her education and training in becoming a therapist. At the time, frequent moves in her childhood felt overwhelmingly difficult and disruptive, but she can now appreciate how each fresh start helped shape her into becoming more thoughtful and approachable in her personal and professional life. 

Fun Fact: Ishita has moved a total of 16 times (and hoping to never move again)!

During Ishita’s leisure time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her loved ones, playing board games, reading, and enhancing her creativity in all areas of her life.

Please call 770-910-2753, ext. 704 to schedule an appointment with Ishita.