DARA Psychological Services, LLC
Dr. Ruchi Bhargava
DARA Psychological Services, LLC
Dr. Ruchi Bhargava
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It's not an easy time to be a kid. Kids struggles on a daily basis with various challenges.
As a parent, you may notice your child experiencing any one or more of the following:
anxieties and worries (unusual fears or worries, strange or unusual thoughts, beliefs, feelings or behaviors, getting ‘stuck’ on certain thoughts, activities or actions school/academic challenges (finding school work difficult and challenging, falling behind, not completing school work))
behavioral problems (ongoing behavioral problems at school, home or in the community, frequent, explainable temper tantrums)
social issues (withdrawal from friends or activities they used to enjoy, avoiding friends or family and wanting to be alone all of the time, inability to make and maintain friendships)
family conflict (finding it difficult to get along with parents and siblings)
attention deficit disorder (hyperactivity or constant movement beyond regular playing, difficulties with concentration, attention, or organization, inability to focus, inability to complete school work)
depression (ongoing lack of energy even when rested, irritability or sudden outbursts or explosive emotional reactions, prolonged negative mood and attitude, frequent physical complaints with no apparent cause, inability to cope with problems, sad and hopeless feelings without good reason, that don’t go away)
Contact Dr. Bhargava to make an appointment
(301) 363-1288
Middle school and high school can be tough. Is your teen struggling with school, in their relationships with friends, with you? Do they appear to be irritable, withdrawn, unmotivated, sad? Do you notice changes in sleep, sudden changes in peer group, changes in personality? You may be wondering if your child is just going through a phase or if it is something more serious than that. Whether this behavior is due to anxiety, depression, bullying, or problems at home, it should be addressed as quickly as possible.
In working with teenagers, I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship so that your child feels comfortable within the therapeutic setting. I conduct a thorough intake history with parents or guardians during the first meeting to gather background information and to obtain a solid understanding of the problem areas. During the second meeting I will meet with the adolescent conduct a brief intake so that I can get to know your child better and create treatment goals. During subsequent therapy sessions I will use a mixture of evidence based therapeutic approaches and creative means to help improve your adolescent's behavior and overall quality of life.
Contact Dr. Bhargava to make an appointment
(301) 363-1288
darapsychologicalservices@gmail.com
I strive to create an environment of acceptance, empathic understanding, and unconditional positive regard in which individuals feel comfortable to share their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions with the aim of making positive changes. As your clinician, I will work with you to develop treatment goals and find solutions to help make positive changes.
Contact Dr. Bhargava to make an appointment
(301) 363-1288
Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy that can help you and your partner improve your relationship. If you are having relationship difficulties, I can help you and your partner through couples therapy to rebuild your relationship. Through couples therapy, I can address a wide range of relationship issues, including recurring or day to day conflicts, feelings of disconnection, feelings of isolation, an affair, or difficulties due to external stressors (kids, workplace, family interference).
I strive to create an environment of acceptance, empathic understanding, and unconditional positive regard in which couples feel comfortable to share their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions with the aim of making positive changes. As your clinician, I will work with you and your partner to develop treatment goals and find solutions to help make positive changes.
Contact Dr. Bhargava to make an appointment
(301) 363-1288
darapsychologicalservices@gmail.com
My goal for family therapy is to help your family improve communication, solve family problems, understand and handle special family situations and create a better functioning home environment. Through family therapy, I can help families work through their problems, improve communication and resolve conflicts. I work with families consisting of a mixture of racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds, families made up of same-sex couples and when a step-family is formed or begins having difficulties adjusting to the new family life.
I have in-depth training on various modalities of family therapy and I work closely with each family to make sure I tailor my expertise to meet your family needs. I create a warm, caring, and non-judgemental environment for each family member to feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and needs to ensure family therapy is effective.
Contact Dr. Bhargava to make an appointment
(301) 363-1288
darapsychologicalservices@gmail.com
I specialize in providing a broad range of psychological and psychoeducational testing and assessment services. I am dedicated to offering personalized assessments for individuals facing various challenges.
Child-focused assessments are designed to identify specific educational and psychological needs, helping parents and educators to support their child’s development effectively. Adult-focused assessment services provide valuable insights into various mental health concerns, aiding in accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plans.
I currently provide learning disability testing, ADHD testing, and disability services testing.
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In addition to being licensed in Maryland, Arizona, and New York; I am a PSYPACT provider. I provide in-person and/or virtual sessions to individuals residing in the DMV and provide virtual sessions to individuals residing in a PSYPACT member state: Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah and Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. An updated list of participating states can be found here: https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/psypactmap