Who We Are
We are a trauma-informed mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s most difficult experiences with care, respect, and collaboration. Our team includes licensed and pre-licensed clinicians who support adults, teens, and older adults dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, relationship challenges, and other life stressors.
We believe therapy should be a place where people feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. Our clinicians bring experience in evidence-based and integrative approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, trauma-focused care, and relational therapy, while tailoring treatment to each person’s unique needs and goals.
We are especially committed to serving people whose identities and experiences have too often been overlooked or misunderstood, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, healthcare providers, and others impacted by oppression, violence, and systemic harm. Whether you are seeking support for a specific concern or looking for a deeper space to heal and grow, we work to create a therapeutic environment rooted in compassion, cultural awareness, and trust.
Ranjit Bhagwat, PhD
Ranjit Bhagwat is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 15 years of experience specializing in trauma, post-traumatic stress, and substance use and addiction issues. He has particular experience supporting healthcare providers, military veterans, survivors of political violence, and people with histories of childhood trauma.
Dr. Bhagwat works with clients who have experienced assault, war, genocide, partner violence, hate crimes, abuse, neglect, and other significant stressors that have had a major impact on their lives. He sees clients as collaborators in the collective pursuit of individual and community mental wellness and brings a thoughtful, evolving approach to care that includes cognitive-behavioral, psychoanalytic, sociological, and structural perspectives. He sees clients in person in Albany, NY, and virtually for clients in New York and Massachusetts.
Sapna Mirapuri, MHC-LP
Sapna Mirapuri is a pre-licensed mental health counselor who believes in meeting clients exactly where they are—emotionally, mentally, and in life—without judgment or pressure. She works with individuals who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to navigate life’s challenges, offering a supportive space to explore thoughts, emotions, and personal growth.
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices. Sapna holds a Master’s degree in Counselling from Monash University in Australia, a Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy from Leeds Beckett University in the UK, and has additional training in DIR Floortime and Applied Behavioral Analysis. This diverse background allows her to tailor her work to each client’s unique needs, supporting them in moving toward greater clarity, confidence, and meaningful change at their own pace.
LaTasha Franklin, MHC-LP
LaTasha Franklin is a pre-licensed professional mental health counselor (MHC-LP) working under the supervision of clinical psychologist Ranjit Bhagwat, PhD. She focuses on supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities who have experienced trauma related to oppressive systems. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from The College of Saint Rose in 2012 and began her graduate studies there in 2021 before completing her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling at Messiah University in 2025.
LaTasha completed a year-long internship at a Capital Region outpatient addiction treatment center and brings ten years of professional case management experience working with underrepresented populations. Her background includes work in residential programs, day habilitation programs, and both inpatient and outpatient settings through the New York State Office of Mental Health and the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. She is provisionally licensed in New York State and offers virtual and in-person appointments on weekdays after 5 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bhagwat Psychological Services?
Bhagwat Psychological Services is a small group psychotherapy practice based in Albany, New York, offering psychotherapy and counseling for trauma, life stress, and transitions. The practice includes Ranjit Bhagwat, PhD, and staff clinicians Sapna Mirapuri, MHC-LP, and LaTasha Franklin, MHC-LP.
Where is the practice located?
The practice is based in Albany, New York, with an office at 5 Computer Drive West in the Wolf Road area. Services are also accessible virtually throughout New York, and Dr. Bhagwat also sees clients virtually in Massachusetts.
Who do you work with?
The practice works with individuals ages 16 and up, including adolescents, adults, and elders. The group practice profile also states that the practice serves adult and adolescent clients across the Capital Region and the state of New York.
What issues do you help with?
The practice has historically specialized in trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder and also works with concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life stress, and major life transitions. Dr. Bhagwat’s profile also highlights substance use and addiction issues as an area of specialization.
Do you specialize in trauma therapy?
Yes. Trauma and PTSD are central areas of focus for the practice, and the website specifically identifies trauma and post-traumatic stress as one of its three core specialty areas. The practice also notes experience supporting people with a wide range of trauma histories.
What types of therapy do you use?
The practice describes its work as individualized and tailored to each patient’s needs. Its website and profiles reference cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy for PTSD, harm-reduction-focused intervention for substance misuse, mindfulness-based approaches, psychoanalytic perspectives, and relationally focused work.
Do you offer in-person and virtual therapy?
Yes. The practice describes itself as hybrid, offering both in-person and virtual therapy. It also states that it values in-person treatment and consistency of care while continuing to offer virtual sessions for many patients.
Do you offer couples or family therapy?
No. The practice states that it does not currently offer couples or family therapy. It does note that spouses, partners, parents, or other important people may sometimes be included in treatment when clinically appropriate and with the patient’s full consent.
Do you work with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients?
Yes. The website states that the practice frequently works with clients from BIPOC backgrounds and members of the LGBTQ+ community, and describes itself as sexuality- and gender-affirming. LaTasha Franklin’s bio also specifically notes a focus on supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities impacted by trauma related to oppressive systems.
How do I know which clinician may be the best fit?
The practice emphasizes fit, collaboration, and individualized care rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Reviewing each clinician’s bio and scheduling a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation can help determine whether the practice is a good match for your needs.