Pravalika Palavarapu, LGPC

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Pravalika attended the University of Maryland for her undergraduate studies, where she earned her BS in Psychology and Sociology in December 2022, with a minor focus on Medical Humanities. She later attended Loyola University Maryland and received her MS in Clinical Professional Counseling in December 2025. She focuses primarily on anxiety and depressive disorders, approaching her work through a cultural lens. She firmly believes that the self and society are interconnected and that both must be considered in the process of self-improvement. She views community as an essential part of personal growth, helping individuals remain curious about themselves and their experiences.

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Professional Background and Expertise

Pravalika works from a diversity-informed, multicultural perspective and is committed to helping destigmatize mental healthcare within minority communities throughout her career. As the daughter of South Asian immigrants, she understands the challenges of navigating multiple cultural norms while shaping a blended identity. She believes that mental health is health—and her clients can count on her to be firmly in their corner.

More About Pravalika Palavarapu, LGPC

Outside of work, Pravalika enjoys staying engaged in creative hobbies such as crafting and bullet journaling. She also loves going on walks, practicing yoga, and cooking.

Ages:
Adults (up to 40), Adults (41-64), Geriatric (65+)

 

Languages Spoken:
Telugu

 

Gender & Ethnicity:
Female Asian

 

States Licensed In:
Maryland

Specified Areas:
I focus primarily on anxiety and depressive disorders specifically through a cultural lens. I am a firm believer that the self and society are interconnected and both must be taken into account when working on self-improvement. Being part of communities helps us stay curious about ourselves. I work from a diversity-informed and multicultural lens and want to help destigmatize mental healthcare across minority communities throughout my career. As the daughter of South Asian immigrants, I understand the struggle that comes from navigating multicultural norms and creating a blended identity. Mental health IS health, and you can count on me to be in your corner.

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Hours

Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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