About Me

Swathi Desai

About Me

I hold dual degrees of a PhD in Management and a Masters in Clinical Social Work both from the University of California in Los Angeles. Way back in 2006, I introduced mindfulness as part of my therapy work as a licensed psychotherapist at the Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine in Los Angeles. As a certified teacher of mindfulness and mindful self-compassion, I have been conducting workshops in India and the US, giving lectures, and writing about mindfulness and its power as a tool for psychological well-being in mental health, corporate and academic institutions. I am the founder of 2meditate.com a global community of mindfulness, compassion and self-compassion practitioners building personal and collective well-being.

I published Get Mindfulness Right, a book offering comprehensive mindfulness-based solutions to modern life's challenges, inspired by my collaboration with an ambitious MBA professional seeking mindful focus.

Combining my expertise in management, psychotherapy, EMDR therapy, and mindfulness, I now serve as a well-being therapy coach. I conduct my sessions online. After an initial 30-minute complimentary consultation, I work with individuals to create a personalized path towards achieving their intentions and goals with greater clarity and wisdom.

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How I Can Help

I work with individuals and couples across India, the US, and Europe, helping clients navigate emotional, relational, and cross-cultural challenges. My work focuses on reducing distress, building clarity, and creating more ease and balance in life. I have a special interest in supporting women through life transitions.
I work with:
  • green-diamond-iconRelationship dynamics (couples and parent–adult children)
  • green-diamond-iconBi-cultural and cross-cultural challenges
  • green-diamond-iconNeurodivergence in adults (including ADHD and Autism)
  • green-diamond-iconEmotional regulation difficulties (Including due to mental health conditions)
  • green-diamond-iconLife transitions and relationship changes
  • green-diamond-iconTrauma, anxiety, fear, and self-doubt
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