Licensed Clinical Social Work

Hello, I am Ritu, a Licensed Associate Therapist with PhD in Social Work. I offer therapy services at our Redmond Medical Center clinic.

My passion for social work has led me to build extensive international experience working across diverse populations, cultures, and social systems. Throughout my career, I have worked alongside individuals and communities facing a wide range of social, medical, and mental health challenges. These experiences have shaped my belief that healing happens through compassion, collaboration, cultural understanding, and recognizing each person’s strengths.

My professional background includes community empowerment initiatives in underserved villages, hospital-based support services, stigma reduction efforts, and mental health advocacy. I have experience supporting individuals living with HIV/AIDS, working with children with learning disabilities and developmental challenges, and providing care for individuals experiencing emotional and behavioral concerns.

I have also worked within Seattle Children’s Hospital and across multiple school districts, gaining experience supporting children, adolescents, and families navigating complex medical, educational, developmental, and mental health needs. In addition, I provide therapeutic services to children, teens, and adults in both school-based and outpatient settings, including virtual care.

As someone who is trilingual in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, I value creating an environment where clients feel understood, respected, and comfortable expressing themselves. I strive to provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and inclusive care that honors each person’s identity, lived experiences, and goals.

My therapeutic approach is strengths-based, client-centered, and individualized, drawing from evidence-based modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. I integrate approaches including: CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-informed and Strengths-based Interventions. I work with clients experiencing concerns related to: Anxiety and stress, Emotional regulation, Grief and loss, School and academic challenges, Work-related stress, Life transitions and adjustment difficulties, Self-esteem and identity development, Communication and coping skill development.

My goal is to create a warm, welcoming, and supportive therapeutic space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions openly. Together, we will identify meaningful and sustainable strategies that promote healing, resilience, and growth.

I believe therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we will build insight, strengthen coping skills, and navigate life’s challenges with greater self-compassion, confidence, clarity, and emotional well-being.

Languages: English | Hindi | Gujarati
Population Served: Children | Teens | Young Adults
Services: In-person and Telehealth
Location: Redmond Medical Center Clinic