Charu Bhardwaj, MS, LPC (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She earned her Master’s degree in Applied Psychology from Delhi University in India, followed by a second Master’s degree in Human Services and a Graduate Certificate in Professional Counseling from Post University.
Since 2017, Charu has worked as a psychotherapist with SAW Counseling Center LLC, providing individual therapy and co-facilitating groups for school-age children, adolescents, and adults. Prior to joining SAW Counseling Center, she worked as a career counselor in India for seven years. Charu is multilingual and speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi.
Charu believes that culture plays an important role in health, healing, and personal growth. She helps clients explore healthy solutions, build resilience, and develop effective coping skills while recognizing and respecting their unique cultural identities and experiences. She places particular importance on understanding how cultural beliefs and identities can shape the way clients view themselves, their relationships, and the challenges they face.
In therapy, Charu creates a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore challenges, recognize their strengths, and develop healthier ways of coping. She views therapy as a collaborative and empowering journey, working alongside each client to identify unhelpful patterns and create meaningful, positive change.
During your first visit, you can expect to meet a compassionate, engaging, and empathetic therapist who is committed to supporting you throughout your healing journey.
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