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My name is Arpita Gupta DePalma​

EMPOWER YOURSELF

My name is
Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma

I am a devoted wife, passionate mother and daughter, part-time pediatrician, CEO, Practice Co-Founder, Entrepreneur, and mindset coach for professional women.

My name is
Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma

I am a devoted wife, passionate mother and daughter, part-time pediatrician, CEO, Practice Co-Founder, Entrepreneur, and mindset coach for professional women.

When I reflect back to March of 2020, I remember thinking to myself, "How the hell are we going to get through this?"

My life had been seamlessly structured and built into such a “perfect” balance that was almost always under my control. In my mind, there was little to no room for error, minimal flexibility to account for other people, and by all means, no room for a worldwide pandemic. Whenever unexpected problems emerged in the past, I simply applied myself and overcame them, as I always had.

But these new circumstances created a sense of having no control over anything. Despite everything I had accomplished and believed to be in my control, I grew increasingly anxious keeping my businesses, home life, and just everything up to A+ standards, including my emotional well-being. I unknowingly was blaming the unwelcomed surprises in life for my growing feelings of resentment and agitation towards others.

Only when it all came to a screeching halt...

was I able to take the time to reflect and realize how increasingly frustrated I had become and how unfulfilling each routine work day was for me.

MY REALIZATION

It became apparent to me that despite my accomplishments, I had always been so hard on myself and falsely believed that I could have done better.

I beat myself up for not using my training to it’s full extent; for not parenting like a supermom; for not finishing my endless To-Do list; and for just about anything I could justify as having not been done perfectly. My pursuit of perfectionism in all aspects of my life was preventing me from appreciating the joys in life. I was mindlessly attempting to move towards some future promise of happiness while at the same time not realizing how unhappy I was during the entire ride. I finally was beginning to understand what ‘arrival fallacy’ was and realized this was how I would continue to live if I didn’t make a change.

So, I began binging podcasts that discussed thought work, mindfulness, and self-care for my own sake and transformation. I couldn’t get enough of it. What had started as my own personal journey to manage my own mind gradually evolved into a passion to help others do the same.

The next logical step became obtaining my certification with The Life Coach School in 2021 and from there I went on to obtain my trauma informed professional coach certification (TIPC) with Lodestar, followed by an advanced certification in Deep Dive Coaching with Bev Aron. If you had told me 5 years ago that I would soon be healing others with these new tools, I would have thought you were CRAZY.

This is the beauty of transformation.

We can accomplish things and change directions in ways that we NEVER would have previously imagined.

Before finding coaching, I had never considered the fact that MY thoughts created MY feelings.

I never realized that I was completely in control of everything I created- good AND bad.

Rather, I had been blaming everyone and everything outside of me for how I felt. And those feelings of resentment, frustration, insecurity, jealousy, fear, etc. all impacted how I had been showing up in the world, and not in a good way.

That was the drive behind my making a change. I had only a few precious years left with my children at home before leaving the nest, and I was determined to make the best of that time together.

Pursuing a career in Pediatrics had always been so fulfilling for me because I was able to help others heal and I felt the joy and constant gratitude being able to do so.

After incorporating changes in the way I thought about things, I noticed an astonishing difference in my awareness and overall coping skills.

I noticed how gradually I was able to change how I handled difficult situations, my interactions with others, and maximize my compassion and potential.

Am I perfect? No way…

Am I still learning? Of course, because we all have set backs. As humans, we need to remind ourselves of the tools in our tool belt and practice them regularly until they become automatic. Nobody is perfect.

Am I so much better than I was? Absolutely.

I want to share with you my new perspective and skillset that I have incorporated into my life. 

Allow me to help you heal, and then transform, into the best possible version of yourself that you can be. 

Let me help you...

Empower Yourself to Become Exceptional!

Put yourself first for once.  

The Story Behind My Logo

My logo represents the transformation our minds can all undergo, similar to that of a caterpillar as it gains its wings to emerge as a beautiful new butterfly.

You’ve probably heard about how caterpillars form a chrysalis or cocoon — eventually emerging as a completely different species.

But what does this process of transformation entail?

The caterpillar first digests itself and releases enzymes to dissolve its tissues.
A small group of highly organized cells survives this process.
These cells eventually reassemble and grow into the new butterfly.

Like a butterfly, our process of radical personal transformation can look pretty similar.

And no, we don’t literally dissolve into a pool of enzymes. But emotionally, we must allow ourselves to fall apart.

Falling apart and crying is completely OK and this represents the physical manifestation of you letting go. It is the process of allowing the old you to die. And, it is the first step to rebuilding something beautifully new, the new you.

This doesn’t mean you’ll become a whole new person. You are you, and that is enough.

Sometimes, you just need a little mindset coaching to help you achieve your goals.

Success Stories

Client Testimonials

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  • "I am writing this testimonial with immense gratitude and enthusiasm for the incredible impact Arpita"

    T.B. - Family Physician
    I am writing this testimonial with immense gratitude and enthusiasm for the incredible impact Arpita, Thought Work MD Physician Life Coach, has had on my life. I first encountered Arpita's wisdom and expertise at the Women Physician Wellness Conference, where her authenticity and relatable story immediately struck a chord with me. At the time, I was grappling with underlying anger that permeated multiple facets of my life. Arpita's empathetic approach and insightful coaching made me realize the importance of addressing this deep-seated emotion. The transformation that ensued has been nothing short of remarkable.
  • "I met Arpita at a conference and liked her immediately."

    MF- Pediatrician
    I met Arpita at a conference and liked her immediately. I later found out she was a personal coach and, having recently been through some significant trauma, I decided to take the leap and work with her. I am a long-term skeptic of the need for a personal coach, but I really needed someone to help guide me through what I was feeling and was very interested in working with a fellow physician who would "get it". Arpita is patient and kind, but she also won't hesitate to challenge me or call me out on my BS (which is exactly what I need). Coaching is a lot like dating-- you have to find the right fit. If you've considered working with a coach but you're just not sure, set up an initial chat to see how you feel. I'd encourage you to give it a go!
  • "Coaching with Arpita has been an eye opening experience."

    CC- Pediatrician
    Coaching with Arpita has been an eye opening experience. It has helped me begin to transition into a better version of myself. I have gained better insight and understanding on how my thoughts are impacting my interpretation of the world around me. Until I started with coaching, I struggled with anger every day. I'm still a work in progress, but I like the less angry version of myself (so does my family)! If you are looking for positive changes and looking to improve the way you are showing up towards your family, friends and patients, coaching can provide the tools that are needed to help you become a better you!
  • "Coaching with Arpita is the best thing I have ever done for myself."

    SS- Internal Medicine Physician
    Coaching with Arpita is the best thing I have ever done for myself. It’s really tricky to explain until you have gotten into the rhythm of unburdening yourself and realizing how lighter you feel with each step. We started by working on issues less painful to openly digest— work, kids. With time and evidence of my own progress, my desire to improve the most intimate parts of my life overcame my fear of exploring the deeper, more sacred topics of my own childhood and my marriage. Each step, beautifully connected in a similar way, I know the answer even before making the conscious connection. I have never felt fuller, in more control of my life, and more secure in all my relationship. No questions; best thing ever you can do for yourself!!
  • "I met Arpita at a conference and immediately felt a connection."

    MP- Pediatrician
    I met Arpita at a conference and immediately felt a connection. She helps you understand your thought process and asks some really tough questions. Questions that make you think. Learning that I can't control every situation, and that I need to allow others to just be themselves, was a huge help to me. I still have to remind myself of these lessons daily, and I'm far from perfect, but having this awareness is key to living a happier and more fulfilled life. It's a lot of self reflection and hard work, but Arpita will get you there! It's tough sometimes as professionals to open up about these things, but once you take that step, the other side is so much brighter.
  • "In my sessions, I always felt connected, held and safe."

    MR- Internal Medicine Physician
    It is a true coaching experience where there is discomfort sometimes, but always with the intent of unearthing and understanding limiting thought patterns and healing. I came out with clarity about how to work on my thoughts to better serve me. The cultural background understanding was helpful to explain things. Arpita didn’t allow me to wiggle out of discomfort, and I appreciated that. My biggest lesson has been to understand and honor myself and my needs and stop doing things in a pursuit of perfection or pleasing others.
  • "Arpita has made the difference."

    T.N. – Board Certified Anesthesiologist
    Working with Arpita has made the difference in recognizing what my automatic thoughts and limiting beliefs were. She also worked with me on diving deep into what the thoughts and feelings driving my repeated behaviors (anger with husband). Finally, she pushed me into making a plan and get me out of my comfort zone ( follow up about wage compensation and work conflict).
  • "The lessons helped me realize some repeated thought processes."

    Physician - COPCP Medical Group
    Realization that other physicians are going through similar struggles and that encouraging each other can be empowering. The lessons helped me realize some repeated thought processes which influenced my behaviors that I didn't realize initially.
  • "Her coaching style is efficient and to the point."

    I.M.G. – Board Certified Surgeon
    Dr. DePalma has been wonderful to work with. She helps me see below the surface of any situation to get to the real underlying thought. I appreciate her guidance on how to navigate those thoughts. We come up with ways to adjust my actions to help get the results I'd rather have. Her coaching style is efficient and to the point. Highly recommend!
  • "I finally feel that I am being more mindful"

    Physician - COPCP Medical Group
    I have heard it before but have never felt it resonate with me until the sessions...being mindful. I finally feel that I am being more mindful at work, at home, with relationships...and in guiding my own patients to do the same.
  • "This new-found mindfulness has change my thoughts.

    K.P. - Senior Director, Fortune 200 Company
    I had been in such a vicious cycle — working hard; under constant stress and pressure to be my ‘best self’; never feeling like I was living up to expectations - as a professional, mom or wife. Arpita helped me see that the expectations I was trying to live up to were actually my own. I realized that I wasn’t allowing myself to think I was good enough - every time I felt proud or confident, a negative thought would pop in my head like a self-worth assassin. This new-found mindfulness has helped me begin to change my thoughts. The first step...
  • "She was very helpful and made thought provoking points"

    Physician - COPCP Medical Group
    She was very helpful and made thought provoking points which allowed me to reflect on how I can learn more from lessons.
  • "I am impressed by the extent and depth of our conversation."

    L.S. – Anesthesiologist
    I am reaching out to provide feedback on my recent session with Dr Arpita Gupta DePalma. I did not know what to expect from this initial session, and was impressed by the extent and depth of our conversation. Dr DePalma was encouraging, persistent and a patient and insightful guide. I appreciate the new perspective on my cognition and am looking forward to growth and change.
  • "She listened carefully and had insightful, specific feedback."

    D.P. – Family Medicine Physician
    I had a very productive session with Dr Arpita De Palma. She listened carefully and had insightful, specific feedback which helped me re-frame my situation. Thanks for providing this important service.
  • "How do I explain the reason for a life coach?"

    K.L. – Entrepreneur
    Reaching my mid life; being a professional, mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, etc I have found myself many times lost, confused and overwhelmed. My past is the past and nothing changes those facts. I can change the now and future. I want to make a strong positive impression on this world when it is my time to depart. I hired Arpita to give me tough love and guidance how to make these changes in my professional and personal life; how to make all the things that I dream of and want for my family and community. Arpita puts me on the path to know this is MY life and I need to do ME. She pushes me to dig deep in what I want and what I can change. So grateful for the tough work we are doing together.
  • "Didactic lessons was so helpful."

    Physician - COPCP Medical Group
    Hearing Arpita coach and give the didactic lessons was so helpful. It sort of justifies and gives voice to so many feelings of frustration and anger that I carry around and see other physicians carry around as well. But, even more importantly, she gives you a formula to use to start working through these feelings and I can see possibly getting to a place where that frustration and stress and anger doesn't have to be so predominant in my life.
  • "Coaching for me has been a breath of fresh air."

    S.G. – Internal Medicine Physician
    Coaching for me has been a breath of fresh air. I have read plenty of self-help books and podcasts, and yet I have not been able to translate any of that knowledge into positive change in my day to day life. With Arpita, it feels as if I have an unbiased friend to air out the dirty laundry in my brain, and after it settles, I leave each session feeling lighter, aware of options I have that I could not find for myself. On top of all this, it feels like a true friendship since she sprinkles details about her life into our conversations and changes the plan based on what I need most that day.
  • "Phenomenally clear, pointed, challenging questions from Arpita"

    Physician - COPCP Medical Group
    Phenomenally clear, pointed, challenging questions from Arpita....she has certainly found her niche. No BS from her, ever...
  • "It is effortless, it was relatable"

    Physician - COPCP Medical Group
    It is effortless, it was relatable; it made such a difference to be sharing with women who have been in/are in the same situations.
  • "I would highly recommend her."

    Physician - COPCP Medical Group
    I would highly recommend her. She is practical and down to earth. What she teaches takes work and reflection to have an effect, but if someone wants to make a change, she can help you get there.
  • "There were a number of "a-ha" moments"

    Physician - COPCP Medical Group
    There were a number of "a-ha" moments, but the message I have reflected most on was Arpita's 50/50 rule. She talks about how most things are 50% good and 50% bad and realizing that and understanding that there is not some fictitious future that we finally "arrive" at where everything is finally just how we want it. We need to start being satisfied with the now.

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