Charlotte Therapy Center

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Living magnificently is about living by your deepest purpose. Brené Brown once said, “Mindfulness is paying attention…What you pay attention to is what defines you.” Whatever you choose to pay attention to, be intentional with letting it guide you to a sense of purpose. Who you are at your deepest purpose is what most profoundly impacts the world. It is what makes you your most magnificent self and what is best for the world around you. This notion suggests that we be mindful of the world and our place in it.
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The more we understand our place in the world, the more in tune with our purpose we become. Becoming the best version of ourselves involves a process of discovering a sense of purpose. Discovery is an action. Therefore, it is only through courageous change that we find purpose. The process of change and growth is necessary for us to be our best, which means the harder it is, the better we can be. It is a constant overcoming of rawness and chaos with refinement and order, over and over again.
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When spreading a message intended to propel others to be better, we must practice compassion with our honesty, not simply because it is the right thing to do, but because it results in harmonious outcomes in which we all benefit, and one in which there is no oppression.

This is primarily achieved by broadening the narrative through care and attention to all of those affected by the harmful behaviors of a few.

It is important to recognize and acknowledge that in each of us resides our own shadow.

When we do this, we can truly stand in the humanity of others, for it is in our courage to stand in our own humanity that we can be just another soul as we touch another soul. If not, then what should have been a warm and tender touch will have been a venomous sting.
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The light shows the Way out of the darkness. In our darkest times, our greatest hope, the last of our hopes, is light. Therefore, the last thing we can give up hope for is light.

Does this mean that light is the most important thing? In the darkness, as we long to find a way out, choosing the correct path is paramount. The light shows the true way.

Hence, the light is truth. Yet, to find the truth, we must find the darkest place we can. To find our truth, we must confront the darkest place within ourselves, our Shadow.

We cannot know the light without the contrast of darkness.

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Being genuine and authentic with our stories can enhance our well-being. It also can inspire others to be courageous with their stories, which, in turn, can create enriched relationships. It is also paramount that we immerse ourselves in the stories of those we see as extraordinary.
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People have invested in us even though they could not predict that it would impact us and that we would thrive as much as we do. We must honor them by paying forward the grace they extended us. To do this, we strive to be our most magnificent selves.
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We honor the time and gifts others have given freely to us by celebrating our individuality and uniqueness because it is those gifts that made us much of who we are. Life is hard. A good life is very hard. We do not need permission to be extraordinary.

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Speaking the truth requires courage. Talking is easy, but using thoughtful language requires conscientious effort and open-mindedness. In conflict, people often experience attacks on their character, leaving them defending themselves, acting aggressively towards you, or responding passively by avoiding the conflict altogether. A relationship’s spiral into chaos can be attributed to these types of responses.
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Many people understand assertiveness as a way to manage, diffuse, and prevent conflict. Conflict is a natural part of relationships and even necessary at times. Since it is unavoidable, having the healthy skills to manage it appropriately helps prevent destructive forces from disrupting our connection with others. Assertiveness is necessarily foundational for forwarding progress in human relationships. It sets the necessary order in relationships in which we (meaning the assertive person and those with whom he exists in a hierarchy) can implement the actions that move us towards the greater good.
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The greater good lies beyond the known world (order) and resides in the unknown world (chaos), which presents novel encounters, be it an anomaly with which we have never encountered or a novel encounter with a previously known anomaly. We have to understand that what we are up against might create resistance to meeting our goals—usually abstract in form, initially. We have to break these goals down into concrete actions by deciding what roles and actions the goal is composed of. Then we can better understand the actions we need to take to get to the outcomes we desire. This means we assert ourselves in our current environment and interactions with others, which often create varying degrees of resistance and conflict. The ability to manage resistance and conflict while creating an environment conducive to harmonious relationships is the essence of assertiveness.

“My name is Aditi Patel. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A). My approach focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My intention is to help you find meaning and purpose in your life.

Previously, I was a preschool teacher and have experience working with many children who fall under the Autism Spectrum Disorder. I also have experience working with many adolescents and adults who experience a variety of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, adjustment, etc.

Teamwork is the most important foundation in my approach. I am here to help guide you towards meeting goals and resolving challenges that life throws at you. It is my hope that throughout our time together that you will create a path towards understanding and being able to resolve your own challenges. If you feel like you are ready to take that first step towards change, I encourage you to reach out to schedule a session. I look forward to working with you.”