Jasmine Aggarwal, MA

Jasmine Aggarwal (she/her) is a South Asian therapist specializing in working with children and the LGBTQIA+ community.

She specializes in working with kids who have experienced trauma, have trouble in their peer groups, struggle with ADHD, and have behavioral problems at school/home. She helps kids learn more about their internal experience by teaching emotional regulation. She works with parents teaching them different ways of communicating and setting boundaries with their kids that help enforce healthy behaviors.

Jasmine is also passionate about helping people, especially women of color, find their voices, feel confident, and navigate difficult situations. She is also passionate about the intersectionality of race, gender, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Jasmine’s warm and energetic personality allows her clients to quickly feel comfortable in therapy. She helps her clients fight toxic narratives that keep them small and empowers them to be the authors of their own stories even when the world tells them otherwise.

Jasmine is currently accepting new clients and is able to see people residing in Pennsylvania in person and virtually. She is fluent in English and Hindi.

A conversation with jasmine

What made you want to become a therapist?

I have always loved taking to people and listening to the stories they tell about their lives. To me, therapy is an extension of this. I’ve always been drawn to positions where people can support healing and growth through forming human relationships. As I learned more about different professions in college, I felt more and more like the therapist profession aligned with my goals and professional calling.

What do you do when you are not working?

I am very big on investing in my personal time and hobbies. I love to travel to national parks and want to spend some more time exploring other countries. I consider myself a big foodie and love to explore new places by finding delicious local restaurants to indulge in. Crafting and creating things with my hands are also integral to my self-care. I’m an avid knitter and crocheter.

What is important to you when working with clients?

I am very client-centered with my approach. I believe that my clients have the capacity to reach their goals and live their best lives. When working with clients, I aim to provide an encouraging, affirming, and healing therapeutic bond. I also believe in open communication with my clients. I want to show up authentically in the therapeutic relationship, which will hopefully encourage my clients to open up and feel comfortable in our work together.