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Disclaimer: Clinicians on this list have self-selected and have not been vetted by the South Asian Therapist Collective
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Name & PronounsLicensing TrackEmailPhone #Therapy OrientationTherapist Identity/Languages SpecialitiesAvailabilityPay Scale/InsuranceAnything Else?Ok to include for public referral list?
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Aishwarya Subramanian - she/herLicensed Marriage and Family Therapistaishwarya.therapy@gmail.com415-347-6518Expressive Arts/Play therapy, existential-humanistic, trauma-informed, relational, Jungian, Narrative therapy, social justice oriented, multilingualLanguages: Tamil, Hindi, English
Identities: South Indian, Hindu, artist		Teens, Adults; BIPOC, South Asian and South Asian American, immigrant & immigrant children, global nomads/third culture kids, artists/creatives, LGBTQ, identity, spiritualityYesPrivate Paywww.aishwaryasubramanian.comYes
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Annu Sood - she/herLicensed Marriage and Family Therapistajaydave@neckdowntherapy.com510-255-5910Somatic, social-justice informed, Humanistic, relational, trauma-informedcis-straight man, 2nd-generationYoung adult POC, emotional embodiment, chronic pain / unexplained health issues, psycho-spiritual and psycho-social justice issues;Yes$75 - $175Yes
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapistannu.therapist@gmail.com415.689.3586Gestalt, Relational, Existential, Body-Oriented, Systemic, Mindfulness-basedCouples, Immigrants, Adult Children of Immigrants, Corporate Go-Getters, Multi-cultural couplesYesPrivate Payannusood.comYes
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Anshu Sharma PrunetLicensed Marriage and Family Therapistanshu.prunet@yahoo.comOverarchingly relational, supporting CBT and DBT. Trauma informed, multi cultural, multi lingualAdults, couples,POC, immigrantsYes through private practicePrivate pay with superbillLicensed Marriage and Family Therapistyes
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Avleen Kaur VigIntern/Supervised by a licensed clinicianavig@mymail.ciis.edu, avleenkaurvig@gmail.com415-309-6053Early in the process, relational psychodynamic approach + transpersonal + liberation psychology + trauma informed youth and adults POC, immigrants, women, trauma work Yes, through Integral Counseling Center, Pierce St. (415-776-3109)Sliding Scale at clinic ($25-$100)Not licensed Yes
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Bhavna Busch-Sharma, PsyD (she/her)Registered Associate/ Supervised by a licensed cliniciandr.buschsharma@gmail.com510-859-8831Contemporary Relational, Psychodynamic, Attachment, trauma-informed, social justice, feminist, & spiritualLanguages: Hindi, English

cis female, immigrant, 1.5-generation, North Indian, Christian/Hindu		teens, college students, & adults
BIPOC, South Asians, immigrants, refugees
trauma
bicultural identities, interracial relationships		Yes
(virtual & in person)
Contact me for current availability		Private Pay ($170), Superbill, & UCB SHIP through The Combs GroupLocated in Rockridge/Oakland
https://combsgroup.net/who-we-are/ 		yes
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Farhana Sobhan, LMFT - she/herLicensed Marriage and Family Therapistfarhana.lmft@gmail.com510-859-3760Client-centered, relational, expressive arts, anti-oppression, trauma-informed, psychodynamic.Language: Bangla/Bengali. Identities: Cis female, Bangladeshi, Muslim, queer, artist, feminist, immigrant.BIPOC, Queer, trauma, immigration, gender, artists/creatives YesInsurance via Alma, private pay (can provide superbill)farhanasobhan.com, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/farhana-sobhan-albany-ca/1058492Yes
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Geetanjal Vij, LPCC, she/herProfessional Clinical Counselorgeettherapy@gmail.com925-257-0797truma informed, feminist, person-centered, CBTCis female, Indian, Punjabi, sikh, hindu, feminist, 1.5 genYesInsurance (panelled and can provide super bill), private paywww.meetwithgeet.comyes
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Harjindar Lally, LCSW (she/her)Licensed Clinical Social Workerharjindar@hlallylcsw.comSomatics, Relational, Trauma Informed, Anti-Oppression, PsychodynamicBIPOC folks and white allies ages 16-45, activists, people in healing/helping professions, relationship counseling; depression, anxiety, trauma, racial trauma, vicarious trauma Limited availability Private pay, superbillwww.hlallylcsw.comYes
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Ishita PohojaAssociate Marriage and Family Therapistipohoja7979@gmail.com415-706-0627Relational, Humanistic, Intergenrational, Drama Therapy, Narrative Therapy. Expressive arts work. Trauma Informed, Anti-oppression, liberatory and Social Justice oriented, Identity: Gender Queer, Multani, Immigrant from India. Languages: Hindi, English, Punjabi (can understand basic, cannot speak fluently) Queer BIPOC, Intergenerational, Yound Adults,Children, Immigrants, Relationship and Families, Artists. Yesprivate payYes
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Kanchan Sachdev (she/her)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapistkanchan.therapy@gmail.com408.475.5521Integrative: Relational, Mindfulness-based. Attachment, Somatic Experiencing, Jungian, CBT, Experiential (EXA, Sandtray, Drama), BrainspottingIdentity: CIS gender female, immigrant, Hindu/Buddhist, artist Languages: English, Hindi, Sindhi, some Tamil, French and Spanish.Adults: specialization with Immigrants and adult children of immigrants, Couples including Inter-racial couples, Developmental, Sexual and accident based trauma, Families (parents and adult children, adult siblings)Yes - changes occur frequently, please contact for current statusPrivate Pay (Superbill)www.kanchansachdev.comYes
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Kavita ComoglioLicensed Marriage and Family Therapistsouthasiantherapist@gmail.com(510) 629-0131Psychodynamic, Relational, Attachment, Object Relations, Mindfulness, CBTIdentity: CIS gender female, immigrant, Hindu, South Asian, Indian-American

Languages: English, Hindi/Urdu		South Asian / Indian / Desi People
Born + Raised in India or US
Marriage Counseling / Couples Therapy
Arranged Marriages
Interracial Relationships
Navigating Indian + American Identity
Navigating Family Expectations + Obligations
Navigating Traditional Gender Norms and Roles
Work-Life Balance, Parenting Stress		Yes, currently have availabilityPrivate Pay, Superbills provided, Sliding Scalehttp://www.kavitapsychotherapy.comYES
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Natasha Jeswani (she, they)Licensed Clinicial Social Workernatasha@natashajeswani.com510-224-5875somatic, gestalt, mindfulness, trauma-informed, process oriented, social justice, decolonizingidentity: cis, sindhiBoundaries, Changemakers, Highly sensitive people, Empaths, Intuitives, Spirituality, and Codependency YesPrivate pay (provide superbill)natashajeswani.comYes
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Nida Mirza (she/her/hers)Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California and in New York Statedrmirza@theclinicca.org415-843-1523CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, feminist, multiculturalAdults, women, folks new to therapy, first and second-generation immigrants, people of color, folks from marginalized or underrepresented backgroundsYesPrivate pay with reimbursement claims sent on client's behalf to their insurance if they would like to use out-of-network benefitshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nida-mirza-palo-alto-ca/287205Yes
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Niketa Kumar - she/her/hersLicensed Psychologistinfo@niketakumar.com415-325-2150Relational, AEDP, CBT, Compassion focused therapyAdults, POC, high achievers, tech workersYes (at the moment, often in flux)private pay (Superbill)www.niketakumar.comYes
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Niku Shah (any pronouns with kindness and respect)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapistniku@nikushahpsychotherapy.com510-473-2440Transpersonal/Relational psychodynamic, Brainspotting, Parts workIndividual, couples, trauma processing, LGBT/QTGNC, child therapy, BIPOC/immigrant centeredYesPrivate Pay (Superbill)nikushahpsychotherapy.comYes
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Ranjan PatelLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistDrRanjanPatel@gmail.com1-650-692-5235EclecticAdults; Couples;Limited OpeningsPrivate Paywww.DrRanjanPatel.comYes
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Ruchika Mehta - she/herLicensed Marriage and Family Therapistruchika@ruchikamehta.com510-575-9136eclectic, psychodynamic, mindfulness, transpersonal, CBT, somatic, trauma informed, attachment, psychospiritual frameworkIdentities: South Asian, Indian, immigrant, 1.5 generation, cis female, spiritual
Language: Hindi (basic), little Punjabi		Holistic, somatic and psychospiritual therapy, Meditation groupsYesPrivate pay (superbill), with some sliding scale spotswww.ruchikamehta.comYes
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Sabeen ShaiqLicensed Clinicial Social Workersabeen.lcsw@gmail.com510-779-2447Relational Psychodynamic and SomaticLanguage: Urdu and English; Identities: South Asian, Muslim, second generation, third culture, cis-femaleFolks working through identity issues, complex and inter-generational trauma, attachment wounds, Muslim men and womenLimited OpeningsPrivate Pay; Insurance panels United Healthcare and Aetnawww.sabeenshaiq.comYes
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Sarwang ParikhLicensed Marriage and Family Therapistsarwangp@gmail.com510-592-4755Mindfulness, Psychospiritual, Somatic, Gestalt, Multicultural, DecolonialLanguage: Gujarati (basic)

Identities: cis-male, South Asian Gujarati, immigrant Buddhist/Hindu		Men of color, teens, educators, social justice activists, organizational leaders, immigrants. YESPrivate Pay (Superbill)www.heartroottherapy.comYes
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Tina AggarwalLicensed Marriage and Family Therapisttaggarwalmft@gmail.com650-683-1719Trauma Focused, psychodynamic, relational, attachmend based, Brainspotting Trauma of all types, immigrants, BIPOC, adults and familiesYesPrivate Pay with superbill, some sliding scale slotshttps://www.survive2thrivetherapy.com/Yes
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Devika Srivastava, Ph.DLicensed Psychologist -Psypact licensed in 37 statesDevikasrivastavaphd@gmail.com(832)6226147CBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic, object relations, attachment, family, couples, feminist therapy, multiculturalSouth Asian racial and ethnic identity issues (immigrant, first, second, third gen), south Asian American family issues, south Asian couples, intergenerational conflict, mood disorders (anxiety, depression, bipolar), OCD, borderline, psychotic disorders, feminist therapy, parenting, dating (and family mediation), social justice in therapy, Yes Private pay with super bills provided; sliding scale https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/devika-srivastava-houston-tx/746092Yes
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Snehal Shah, M.A., Psy.D.Licensed psychologist Snehalshah@fulloflovetherapy.com5104571389Multicultural, feminist, psychodynamic, DBT, EMDR Trauma focus, womens issues, perinatal mental health, depression, anxiety, child and familyYesAetna, Optum, private pay and sliding scale www.fulloflovetherapy.comYes
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Shyla Batliwalla, M.A. (she/her)AMFTshyla.batliwalla@gmail.com650-222-1473CBT, IFS, Attachment, Feminist, Solutions Based, NarrativeYouth and teens, perintatal/parenting, fertility, depression/anxiety, immigration, BIPOC identity, marginalized communitiesYesPrivate Pay ($150)www.sessionspsychotherapy.com
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Sheetal ShahLicensed Psychologist Shahcounseling@gmail.com2139487500Interpersonal Psychotherapy, EFT, CBT, Multicultural, Feminist, RCT, Couples, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed, Language: Gujarati, English

Identities: cis-female, South Asian - Gujarati, Hindu, bicultural 		South Asian American mental health, intergenerational family conflict, mood disorders (anxiety, depression), Healthcare professionals, burnout, trauma, social justice in therapy, BIPOC, WOC focused, finding purpose, Yes. Private pay Yes
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Vivek AnandLicensed Marriage and Family Therapistvivek.raj.anand@gmail.com415-272-6275Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, psychodynamic, object relations, interpersonal, relational, social justice informed, anti-caste, feministLanguages: English, Urdu/Hindi, Punjabi, French. Identity: Cisgender South Asian male, immigrant, queer, designer, singerAdults, couples, families with children. BIPOC, queer, immigrants, multiracial, artists, religion and spiritualityYesPrivate pay with superbill, UC Berkeley SHIP, UFCW for Safeway workers. Full fee $200 with some slding scale clients, UCB SHIP $106.4, UFCW $90vivekrajanand.weebly.comYes
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Jannat ZahoorAssociate Marriage and Family Therapistcontact@jannatzahoortherapy.com(510) 629-0792Mindfulness- Based, Somatic, Raltional, Compassion-Focused, Trauma-informed, Decolonized/ Social-Justice orientedLanguages: English
Pakistani, Cis Femaile 		Femme identified BIPOC women and teens, children of immigrants with intergenerationa, family, attachment, and realtional trauma , identity exploration, spiritual and personal growth, anxiety, depression, burnout and stress, adult children of alcoholicsYesPrivate pay, superbill, Full Fee: $165, sliding scale limitedhttps://www.jannatzahoortherapy.com/
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Sophie K. JaniLicensed MFTsophiejanimft@gmail.com510.575.0974Hakomi, EFT for couples, Sex and social Justice, Sexual intimacy in couples, sexual empowerment for individuals EnglishUse of somatic, parts work, EFT and imago for interracial couples. Work with desire and sexual intimacy with couples. Porn use, "sex addiction" (OCSB), and relationship of religious practices on sexual narratives. Currently working on AASECT certification.LimitedPrivate pay, $190, limited sliding scaleswww.sophiejani.comOk
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Ridhi Shiv Registered Associate MFT #125393ridhi@alchemytherapy.org, ridhishivpsychotherapy@gmail.com510.929.3342emotion-focused decolonized framework, with attunement to systemic oppressions and violences that impact the individual within a complicated ecosystem. Harm reduction, English, Hindi, Gujarati BIPOC, Queer, trauma, immigration, psychedelic integration (supporting folks with non-prdinary states of consiouness, spiritual emergence) and Ketamine Assisted Psychothereapy (KAP), Harm reduction with people who use drugs and sex workers, end of life planning (trained death doula), grief work ,grief rituals, Executive coaching.Yes Private pay, limited sliding scale spotshttps://www.alchemytherapy.org/profiles/ridhiOK
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Shereen Khan-Amrikani (she/her)Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistShereen@ShereenMFT.com707-654-4101CBT, relational, psychodynamic, expressive arts/play therapy, child parent psychotherapy (CPP), brainspotting, MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction), trauma informed, TFCBT, Languages: English, Hindko dialect (similar to Punjabi), Urdu; Identity: Pakistani, cis female, Muslim, married to Palestinian American and have mixed race childrenmood disorders, trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, neurodiversity (ADHD), reproductive and maternial mental health, health challenges (e.g. eating disorders, autoimmune disorders), life transitions (e.g. divorce, giving birth, changing jobs, relocating), stress management, parenting, identity, self-esteem, immigration factors, and social justice issues for BIPOCs (healthcare workers, activists, leadership roles) contending with structural racism and burnout within oppressive systems. LGBTIQ affirming treatment. Also provide immigration evaluations for refugees/immigrants seeking legal permanency, and clinical consultation and professional development. Yes (limited); virtualBlue Shield of California, Kaiser NorCal, OON (superbill provided), private pay, some sliding scale. All sessions held virtually. www.ShereenMFT.comYes
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Yasmin Akbari (she/her)Licensed Clinicial Psychologistdrakbari@khairpsychology.com925-400-7594Relational, CBT, ACT, trauma-informed, integrative, social justiceIdentity: South Asian, Muslim, cis female; Languages: English, GujuratiAnxiety & mood disorders, grief, trauma (religious, sexual, childhood trauma), identity exploration, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, formerly incarcerated folxYesAetna, Private Pay (some sliding scale)https://www.khairpsychology.com/
Psychotherapy, workshops, & speaking engagements 		Yes
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Kruti Patel, (she/her)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Art therapistkruti@krutipatelmft.com510-463-4969Art therapy, somatic, interpersona, trauma informed Identity: South Asian, Indian American, cis female, Perinatal, birth trauma, adult children of immigrants, art and somatic therpapy, chronic illness, anxiety, relationship struggles, intercultural relationship strugglesYesPrivate Paykrutipatelmft.comyes
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