FAQs — Yamini Sharath

I'm an Emotional Wellness Practitioner & Facilitator, not a licensed Clinical Psychologist under RCI.

What does this mean?

I don't diagnose mental health disorders or treat severe clinical conditions. I do hold space for emotional healing, pattern shifts, self-discovery, and nervous system regulation using tools from psychotherapy, CBT, mindfulness, somatics, and shadow work.

If you need: Psychiatric medication, RCI-mandated clinical diagnosis, or crisis intervention — I'll refer you to trusted RCI-licensed psychologists/psychiatrists. We can still work together for support, but I'm not a replacement for clinical care.

Think of me as your guide for emotional wellness and personal growth — not a doctor, but a fellow traveler with training + lived experience.

Psychiatrist	Clinical Psychologist (RCI)
Medical doctor. Prescribes meds.	Diagnoses & treats mental disorders. RCI-licensed.
For: Bipolar, schizophrenia, severe depression, etc.	For: Clinical anxiety, OCD, trauma disorders, etc.

My Work as Emotional Wellness Practitioner

Supports emotional wellness, life transitions, self-trust, and patterns. No diagnosis/meds.

For: Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lost, people-pleasing, boundary issues, inner child work, and growth.

We can work together alongside your psychiatrist/psychologist if you have one. Many clients do.

No. Some clients come in deep pain. Others come because they're tired of functioning/surviving but not feeling.

If you're asking, "Is this all there is?" or "Why do I keep repeating this pattern?" — that's enough. You don't need to hit rock bottom to deserve support.

No clinical white walls or couches. We meet online on Google Meet.

1

We land — 2 mins of grounding: breath, body, mind.

2

We explore — You share what's alive. I listen, reflect, and ask questions that help you hear yourself.

3

We discover and practice — Belief systems, patterns. A somatic tool, CBT reframe, shadow work inquiry, or mindfulness — based on what unfolds and what your nervous system needs that day.

4

We integrate — You leave with 1–2 micro-practices. Not homework. LIFEWORK.

Tears, laughter, silence — all welcome. This is a shame-free zone.

There's no magic number. Healing isn't linear.

Some people feel a shift in 3–4 sessions. Others choose to work together for 3 / 6–12 months because growth keeps unfolding. We'll review every 4–6 sessions: "Is this still serving you?"

You always have a choice. No locking in with pre-payments.

Yes. 100%. What happens in our space, stays in our space — with 2 exceptions required by law and ethics:

1Risk of serious harm to you or someone else.
2Court order.

I'll always discuss this with you in our first session so you feel safe.

I'm sorry that happened. It's not you.

How I'm different:

1
Body-first: We don't just talk about anxiety. We notice where it lives in your body and work with it there.
2
No fixing: I'm not here to "fix" you. You're not broken. We're uncovering you.
3
Pace of safety: If your nervous system says "too much," we pause. Growth without overwhelm.
4
Lived experience: I've restarted my life many times — lawyer, social worker, mother, and practitioner. I get crossroads, uncertainty, and setbacks — not just in theory.

Still unsure? That's what the free Discovery Call is for. Come feel it out.

Yes to adults of all genders. I work 1:1 with individuals 18+.

Teens: I do parent consults to support you in supporting them, but I don't currently take on minors 1:1.

Couples: I offer individual work that often improves relationships. I don't do couples therapy. Happy to refer you.

1:1 sessions are for 60–75 mins. Energy exchange will be based on the type of offering chosen.

Packages of 4/8 sessions are available at a softer energy exchange.

I keep 2 sliding-scale slots per month for students and social-sector folks. If cost is a barrier, mention it on the Discovery Call.

This is an investment in your relationship with yourself — the one relationship you'll have for life.

Then you're in the exact right place.

Crying = release. Not knowing what to say = we start with "I don't know." Freezing = your body protecting you, and we'll honor that.

You don't need to prepare or perform. Just show up, as you are. I'll meet you there.

FAQs — Your Questions, Answered

The best way to know if this is right for you
is to have a conversation.

FAQs — Your Questions, Answered

The best way to know if this is right for youis to have a conversation.

The best way to know if this is right for you
is to have a conversation.