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FEB 2022 UPDATE: This database will be deleted on June 1, 2022. It was originally created to offer immediate support during the beginning of the pandemic. Since then, there have been numerous databases that have been created specializing in BIPOC and South Asian/Asian American mental health, and since we do not have bandwidth at BGT to continuously update this document, we are closing the doors on this document. We will continue to provide resources and support through the Instagram page and are planning other ways to offer accessible care to the community. Stay tuned! Other Therapists Directories:  
* OpenPath Collective
* Psychology Today
* South Asian Therapists
* Find My Wellbeing
* Ayana Therapy 
* Latinx Therapy
* Therapy for Black Girls
* Inclusive Therapists
* Asians for Mental Health Collective
* National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
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READ THIS: This is a list of therapists who responded to the @browngirltherapy callout for any mental health care professionals of color who are currently accepting new clients for teletherapy right now as people struggle with the pandemic. Brown Girl Therapy does not have any affiliation directly with any therapist mentioned here nor have we verified the licensure of any therapist listed. Finally, none of the therapists listed are endorsed in any way by Brown Girl Therapy and all professional conduct and liability falls within the clinician's ethical and legal obligations of their respective licensing body.Please also keep in mind this resource is for immediate use and the rates, insurance, locations, and availability may vary Please tell the therapist you found them through this directory as they may be more inclined to offer discounted services or take you on!HOW TO USE: Search for state/country you are in.(some therapists are mentioned more than once because they are licensed in numerous states)Edited: May 26, 2021 Created: April 5, 2020
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Clients must reside in:Therapist's NameWebsiteRateInsurance?Sliding Scale Offered?How to set up a consultation/appointmentIdentity/Language Notes
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ArkansasDeAvila Bennett, LCSW, LSSWwww.Askdeavilasade.com$65-70N/AN/Adeavilasade@askdeavilasade.comEnglish speaker; African-American woman
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ArizonaShannon Dodani, PsyDhttps://southasiantherapists.org/therapist/shannon-dodani/
Fees range, private pay
N/Ashannon@shannondodanipsyd.sprucecare.comSouth Asian daughter of immigrants; individuals, adolescents, and couples
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CaliforniaShannon Dodani, PsyDhttps://southasiantherapists.org/therapist/shannon-dodani/
Fees range, private pay
N/Ashannon@shannondodanipsyd.sprucecare.comSouth Asian daughter of immigrants; individuals, adolescents, and couples
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CaliforniaGitu Bhatia, Psy.Dhttp://www.gitubhatia.com/
$225 hourly for Individuals.
NoYes, depending on availability and need.http://www.gitubhatia.com/South Asian American Female. English, Hindi and Sindhi.
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CaliforniaLeah Noble-Bartlett, LCSWwww.Orchardcitycounseling.com140$N/AInquire about sliding scalewww.Orchardcitycounseling.comI only speak English/ I identify as biracial (Indian/Caucasian)
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CaliforniaHapreet Mala, Ph.Dhttps://www.shantioc.org/about-us/staff/N/AN/AInqiure about reduced feescounseling@shantioc.org.South Asian, 1.5 generation immigrant myself,
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CaliforniaTanya Gill, LMFThttp://www.tanyagilltherapy.com/$150-$175N/ABased on availability and needtanyagilltherapy@gmail.comI identify as Indian and Sikh, and I speak English and Punjabi
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CaliforniaPriya Parikh, Psy.Dhttps://www.ochealthpsych.com/priya-parikh$150MedicaireInquire about sliiding scalePriyaparikhpsyd@gmail.comI am Gujarati; speaks english
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CaliforniaMelissa Matugas, LCSWhttp://www.talkitouttherapy.com/$100N/Asliding scale fee for those at or below the poverty level and studentstalkitout.withmelissa@gmail.comI speak English fluently and some very basic Tagalog. I identify as a Filipina-American.
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CaliforniaNida Mirza, Psy.D.https://psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nida-mirza-san-francisco-ca/287205N/AN/AInquire about reduced fee slotsdrmirza@theclinicca.orgI identify as female, South Asian American, and American Muslim; speaks English (she/her)
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California
Amaris Avellan, M.A. Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Candidate
https://totalspectrumcounseling.com/amaris.htmlN/ANoInquirehttps://tscamarisavellan.setmore.com/
Black American; Neurodivergent; English
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CaliforniaSabrina Naqvi, AMFThttp://www.sabrinanaqvitherapy.com/$125-$150Out of networkInquirePlease feel free to contact me via email at sabrinanaqvitherapy@gmail.com or via telephone at 310-948-5098 to schedule an appointment or consultation.
Fluency in English, Hindi and Urdu
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Connecticut Tracie Pinnock, LMFThttp://tphtherapy.com/$200 per session for couples and $175 per session for individuals.Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Husky (CT Medicaid)Inquire about a sliding scaletracie@tphtherapy.comI speak English. I am an African-American woman.
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ConnecticutMaryann W. Mathai, LPCC, LMHC, LPC, NCChttp://www.therapywithmaryann.com/$95 per 50 min session. $125 for intake.N/AN/Atherapywithmaryann@gmail.comShe/Her, South Indian (Kerala), understand Malayalam and speak English
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District of ColumbiaEsther Boykin, LMFT (and associates)http://www.grouptherapyassociates.com/standard rates are $195/sessionCarefirst and most BlueCross/BlueShield insurance plansWe also offer prepaid packages which can reduce our rates down to $125/ session. We also have one student intern (who is excellent) and sessions with her cost $25-75/session.http://www.grouptherapyassociates.com/book-appointmentIndian (she/her) ; Latina (she/her) ; Chinese (he/him); Black (she/her); Black (she/her); Black (she/her); Black (she/her); Black (she/her)
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District of ColumbiaDiana Mahoney MSW, LCSWhttps://www.nexteratherapy.com/$175/ sessionN/AInquire about sliding scalecontact@nexteratherapy.comidentify as biracial, my mom is Indian, born in Trinidad and my dad is caucasian.Pennsylvania
Diana Mahoney MSW, LCSW
https://www.nexteratherapy.com/$175/ sessionN/AInquire about sliding scalecontact@nexteratherapy.comidentify as biracial, my mom is Indian, born in Trinidad and my dad is caucasian.Pennsylvania
Diana Mahoney MSW, LCSW
https://www.nexteratherapy.com/$175/ sessionN/AInquire about sliding scalecontact@nexteratherapy.comidentify as biracial, my mom is Indian, born in Trinidad and my dad is caucasian.
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FloridaShainna Ali, Ph.Dhttp://www.shainnaali.com/$100Inquire, currently filled, but may open upcontact@integratedcounselingsolutions.comEnglish speaker, I am Guyanese American (Indian diaspora)
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FloridaAnastasia Motilall, LMHChttps://www.facebook.com/renewedperspectivecounseling$100Cigna$65-$75anastasialmhc@gmail.comI speak English and identify as an American born Indo-Caribbean female.
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FloridaSanjay Shah, JD, PhDhttp://atlpsy.com/$175-250N/AYes, and reduced fee offered to those impacted economically by COVID-19drshah@atlpsy.comEnglish speaker, Son of Indian immigrants (Gujarati)
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Georgia Sanjay Shah, JD, PhDhttp://atlpsy.com/$175-250N/AYes, and reduced fee offered to those impacted economically by COVID-19drshah@atlpsy.comEnglish speaker, Son of Indian immigrants (Gujarati)
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GeorgiaSmruti Desai, LPChttp://www.desaicc.com/N/ABCBS, HumanaYeshttps://www.desaicc.com/contactI'm American born to Indian(Gujarati) parents. I speak Gujarati.
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GeorgiaRita Patel, LCSWhttp://www.patelgarciacounseling.com/$150Humana, MedicareInquire about reduced feeshttp://www.patelgarciacounseling.com/contact-1.htmlI speak English, very basic Hindi and basic Gujarati
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GeorgiaBhavana Goel, LAPChttp://www.pineriverpsychotherapy.com/prpa_newsannct.html$175N/ADiscounts available for students.bgoelapc@gmail.com / https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/bhavana-goel-atlanta-ga/441464I speak Hindi/urdu/english. I am raised in India and identify as South asian global woman, LGBTO affirming and sex positive therapist.
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GeorgiaHanifa Akpe, LCPChttps://thriveworks.com/atlanta-counseling/atlanta-counselors/$99Anthem, BCBS, Beacon Health Options, Cigna, ComPsych, Highmark, Humana, Optum, UBH, United HealthcareN/Asupport@thriveworks.comI speak English and identify as an African-American cis woman
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GeorgiaSamantha Heuwagen, LMFTSamanthaHeuwagen.comN/AN/AEmail about sliding scaleinfo@samanthaheuwagen.comEnglish and Spanish speaking
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IllinoisNeha Darji, MS, LPCWerisetherapyandwellness.com$140-$160 per sessionUnited Healthcare, Optum, OxfordInquire about sliding scalehttp://werisetherapyandwellness.com/contact/She/Her/Hers; South Asian Indian daughter of immigrants. Speaks Gujarati, Hindi, English
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Illinois Dominique Apollon, M.Ed, LPC, NCChttps://wellgroundedchicago.squarespace.com/homeN/ABCBS PPO, Aetna and pending UHCN/Ahttps://nvisionyou.com/dominique-apollonI identify as Black.
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IllinoisAshwini Krishnakumar, LCPChttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ashwini-krishnakumar-chicago-il/709794$65 to $175BCBS PPO, Aetna, and Cigna3 spots per week for clients that may need FREE servicesashwinik.therapist@gmail.comspeak English and Kannada
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IllinoisAmeera Khan, LPChttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ameera-khan-long-grove-il/723757N/AN/AN/Ahttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ameera-khan-long-grove-il/723757N/A
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MarylandKavita Pallod Sekhsaria, Psy.D.
Kpspsychotherapy.com
$180/hourNoYes, depending on availability and needkavita@Kpspsychotherapy.comSouth Asian daughter of immigrants, hindu american, provide services to individuals and couples, speak english and hindi
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MichiganMariam Saparamadu, LMSWhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/mariam-saparamadu-farmington-hills-mi/830644$120-$150
BCBS and Medicare
Yes, Inquire
sakoonpsychotherapy@gmail.com
South Asian, Languages: English, Urdu and Hindi
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Michigan Preethi Nagi, LMSWhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/preethi-bandri-nagi-northville-mi/769151Self Pay $130-150Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care NetworkN/Apnagi@4thrivinglives.comEnglish
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MichiganSharmista Chintalapallihttps://www.raveaupsychology.com/sharmistaBCBSInquire about thisInquire about thissvenk@umich.eduShe, Her, Hers, South Indian-American, Speak English and Telugu
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MississippiCassandra Jones, M.Ed., LPC-Shttp://dlscounseling.com/N/Aigna/ Medicaid/ In network with ComPsychInquire about a sliding scalehttps://www.dlscounseling.com/contactAfrican American, English speaker
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MississippiJessica Reed LPC-MHSP, NCC, Ed.Shttps://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/710148N/Abluecross blueshield, UnitedHealth care, Cigna, Atena, UMRInquire about a sliding scalehttp://reedcounseling.com/English/African American female she/her
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New JerseyTalya Bauer, LPC, ACShttps://werisetherapyandwellness.com/$130-$150/sessionOut of networkInquire about sliding scalehttps://werisetherapyandwellness.com/contact/
She/her, First Gen Sri Lankan American
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New JerseyNeha Darji, MS, LPCWerisetherapyandwellness.com$140-$160 per sessionUnited Healthcare, Optum, OxfordInquire about sliding scalehttp://werisetherapyandwellness.com/contact/She/Her/Hers; South Asian Indian daughter of immigrants. Speaks Gujarati, Hindi, English
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New JerseyPanthea Saidipour, LCSWhttp://pantheacounselingnyc.com/$175N/AN/Apanthea@pantheacounselingnyc.comparticular interest in working with queer and trans POC and people with multicultural identities
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New JerseyChandni Pathak, MSW, LCSWWerisetherapyandwellness.com
$130-$150 per session
Out of networkInquire about sliding scalehttp://werisetherapyandwellness.com/contact/
South Asian Indian daughter of immigrants
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New YorkPanthea Saidipour, LCSWhttp://pantheacounselingnyc.com/$175N/AN/Apanthea@pantheacounselingnyc.comparticular interest in working with queer and trans POC and people with multicultural identities
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New York Anisha Patel, MSc., PsyD.https://www.dranishapatel.com/ $275–350 Out of networkinquiredranishapatelnyc@gmail.comEnglish, conversational Gujarati, first generation Indian-American
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New YorkAsha De Costa, LMHChttps://secure.helloalma.com/providers/asha-de-costa/$140 - $200UnitedHealthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Oscar, UHC Student ResourcesInquire about sliding scale
bi-ethnic background (Japanese/Sri Lankan)
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New YorkSweta Venkataramanan, Psy.D.http://www.realtalkpsych.com/$250Aetna Currently offering $150 and can still submit to insurance for reimbursementhttp://www.realtalkpsych.com/I speak English and am proficient in Hindi
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New YorkMaya Benattar, LCAThttp://www.mayabenattar.com/$185/50 minN/Ainquire about sliding scalehttp://www.calendly.com/maya-benattarMoroccan/Middle Eastern - speak some French and Hebrew
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New YorkJennifer Sterling, M.S, CNS, R-DMT, LCAT-lp https://jennifersterling.comN/AAETNA, CIGNA, Oxford, and United Healthcare on an out of network basis.jennifer@jennifersterling.comI am a black woman and speak English.
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New YorkEthan McCooper, LCSWwww.EthanMcCooper.comN/ACigna, United Healthcare, OscarInquire about sliiding scaleemccooper@gmail.comI am an African American man
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New YorkMaryann W. Mathai, LPCC, LMHC, LPC, NCChttp://www.therapywithmaryann.com/$95 per 50 min session. $125 for intake.N/AN/Atherapywithmaryann@gmail.comShe/Her, South Indian (Kerala), understand Malayalam and speak English
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New YorkShafeena Khan-Salim, LMHChttp://www.bmhcounseling.com/$125.00 per session out of pocket.Healthfirst, Fidelis, Aetna, Cigna, and Out of NetworkInquireinfo@bmhcounseling.comEnglish
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New YorkShama Goklani, LCSWhttps://www.shamagoklani.com/$200N/AInquireShamaLCSW@gmail.com or therapy@shamagoklani.comI identify as a first generation South Asian female who is Sindhi. I speak English and go by she/her pronouns.
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North Carolina Aylin Kaya, Ph.D.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/aylin-kaya-raleigh-nc/788036$145BCBSplease contact me for more infoaylinkayaphd@triangle-psychiatric-services-pa.comI identify as Turkish-American woman (pronouns: she/her/hers), and a daughter of immigrants. I am fluent in Turkish (not therapy fluent), and conduct therapy in English.
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OhioMaryann W. Mathai, LPCC, LMHC, LPC, NCChttp://www.therapywithmaryann.com/$95 per 50 min session. $125 for intake.N/AN/Atherapywithmaryann@gmail.comShe/Her, South Indian (Kerala), understand Malayalam and speak English
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Pennyslyvania Sharmin Akhter, LCSWhttp://www.wellnesswithin.space/$130N/Aplease inquire about sliding scale feewellnesswithin2018@gmail.comI identify as South Asian Female (she/her)
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PennsylvaniaDiana Mahoney MSW, LCSWhttps://www.nexteratherapy.com/$175/ sessionN/AInquire about sliding scalecontact@nexteratherapy.comidentify as biracial, my mom is Indian, born in Trinidad and my dad is caucasian.
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TennesseeKalpana K. Gowda, PhDN/A$120N/AI have offered a free session to health care professionals in the area.kalpchand65@yahoo.comIndian-American
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TennesseeDeAvila Bennett, LCSW, LSSWwww.Askdeavilasade.com$65-70N/AN/Adeavilasade@askdeavilasade.comEnglish speaker; African-American woman
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TennesseeJessica Reed LPC-MHSP, NCC, Ed.Shttps://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/710148N/Abluecross blueshield, UnitedHealth care, Cigna, Atena, UMRInquire about a sliding scalehttp://reedcounseling.com/English/African American female she/her
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TexasDeAvila Bennett, LCSW, LSSWwww.Askdeavilasade.com$65-70N/AN/Adeavilasade@askdeavilasade.comEnglish speaker; African-American woman
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TexasAliya Sheriff, PsyDIvyhealthnetwork.com$225BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Magellan, United, Superior, Medicaid, and Amerigroup.N/AIvyhealthnetwork.com
English and South Asian Female
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TexasLena Mekdad, LPChttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/lena-mekdad-frisco-tx/398433$90+N/AN/Ahttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/lena-mekdad-frisco-tx/398433I speak English and Arabic.
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TexasAngeline Miller, LPC Internhttp://www.angelinemiller.com/$100 / HSA and FSA may be eligible / can provide monthly statement to send to insurance company for potential reimbursementN/AN/Ahttps://angelinemiller.com/book-a-consultationEnglish + Mixed Race - Filipina and Caucasian American
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TexasKruti Patel, Ph.D.https://deepeddypsychotherapy.com/about/our-therapists/kruti-patel-phd/N/ABCBS, Seton and Whole FoodsI offer a sliding scale feekruti@deepeddypsychotherapy.comI speak English: I identify as Indian - Gujarati
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TexasJenny Wang, PhDhttps://www.jennywangphd.com/N/AN/ASome reduced fee slots especially for medical/healthcare personnel and staff.https://www.jennywangphd.com/contactTaiwanese American, she/her
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TexasMaliha Khan, MA, LPC-I,http://www.menningerclinic.org/staff/maliha-khan$135/45 minute sessionNAN/Amkhan1@menninger.eduFluent in English, Urdu & Hindi
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Virginia and DCDiana Mahoney MSW, LCSWhttps://www.nexteratherapy.com/$175/ sessionN/AInquire about sliding scalecontact@nexteratherapy.comidentify as biracial, my mom is Indian, born in Trinidad and my dad is caucasian.
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VirginiaEsther Boykin, LMFT (and associates)http://www.grouptherapyassociates.com/standard rates are $195/sessionCarefirst and most BlueCross/BlueShield insurance plansWe also offer prepaid packages which can reduce our rates down to $125/ session depending on the package purchased. We also have one student intern (who is excellent) and sessions with her cost $25-75/session.http://www.grouptherapyassociates.com/book-appointmentIndian (she/her) ; Latina (she/her) ; Chinese (he/him); Black (she/her); Black (she/her); Black (she/her); Black (she/her); Black (she/her)
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Washington StateAshley Gangadean, MA, LMHCAhttp://www.mosaiccounselingcollective.com/$100N/A$75shley@mosaiccounselingcollective.comI identify as half White, half East Indian and a part of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Washington StateSmruti Desai, LPChttp://www.desaicc.com/N/ABCBS, HumanaYeshttps://www.desaicc.com/contactI'm American born to Indian(Gujarati) parents. I speak Gujarati.
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United KingdomGobinderjit Kaur, Clinical PsychologistN/AN/AN/Aoffering short-term and can be free; email for more infoinfo@sikhyourmind.comI can speak Punjabi and English.
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United KingdomTina Mistry, Psychologistwww.therapysense.co.ukN/AN/AYes, inquire about reduced rateshello@therapysense.co.ukI speak Gujarati and am of Hindu faith.
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United KingdonMichelle Dadachanji, Life Coach & Psychotherapist/Counsellorhttp://www.michelledadachanji.com/I charge 50£/hour (a session is an hour)No limitations on where the client lives as my insurance covers international clients and I work purely online!!offers a sliding scale for those who are unemployed or students - this is discussed in the free initial sessionmichelle.dadachanji@gmail.comEnglish and basic gujarati
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Ontaria, CanadaAreeba Adnan, Supervised Psychologisthttps://brooksidetherapy.com/psychologist-neuropsychologist-burlington-st-catharines-owen-sound/about-us/our-staff/#1528329468672-53ac4023-b396$225InquireN/Ahttps://brooksidetherapy.com/psychologist-neuropsychologist-burlington-st-catharines-owen-sound/about-us/our-staff/#1528329468672-53ac4023-b396English, Sindi, Urdu
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Ontario, CanadaSherrie Mohamed, M.Ed, MSW, RSWhttp://www.therapywithsherrie.com/$125 CADN/AInquire about sliding scalehttps://mindwelltherapycollective.janeapp.com/I am a cis-gender female, Indo-Caribbean from Guyana, born in Canada. Raised in a Hindu/Muslim household by immigrant parents. Speaks English.
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Canada-wide (based in Toronto)Sarah Ahmed, B.SC, M.S.W, R.S.Whttps://www.well-nest.ca/sarah-ahmed$160Direct billing available for those insured by Green Shield Canada.sliding scale available, specifically lower rate for those impacted financially by COVID-19. Assessment needed to determine sliding scale rate.sarah@well-nest.caUrdu, Hindi, English. Identity: South Asian female Muslim
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B.C. CanadaGurleen Dhial Sangha, BA, MEd, RCChttps://www.rbpinterior.com/100/hour N/AInquire about sliding scalegsangha@rbpinterior.comEnglish and Punjabi
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BC, Canada and International for CoachingJas Hundal, RSW, BSW, MSWwww.jashundal.com$120-$150 CDNYesBased on incomeJhundalcounselling@gmail.comSouth Asian (Sikh) daughter of immigrants. She/Her. Individuals, couples, adolescents. Fluent in Punjabi and English.
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IndiaAishwarya Jain, Clinical Psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/glisten.therapy/N/AN/Aglisten.healthcare@gmail.comEnglish, Hindi, Gujrati
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IndiaSahiti Gavarikar,@The_Restory_ProjectMy fees are 800+ Rs for working professionals, and discounted for students.N/AInquire about sliding scaletherestoryproject@protonmail.com
I speak English, Hindi, and Marathi.
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IndiaAastha ChaudhryMy fee is 1500 INRN/Asince the covid pandemic struck, I'm flexible with any fee that's affordable for the client within the range of 300-1000, depending on their current financial burden.psychicwellbeing.aastha@gmail.comI'm fluent in English and Hindi and understand Punjabi well. I've been raised in India and identify deeply with our cultural context and have been training to deliver psychotherapy that's rooted in the Indian context.
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India (Vadodara, Gujarat) - - In addition to in-person sessions here in Vadodara, I do provide telephonic and web therapy to clients in the US, Europe and Asia - as well as throughout IndiaAmi PatelOut of pocket feesN/AInquire about sliding scaleamipatel.therapist@gmail.com
I speak English and Gujarati fluently, and Hindi conversationally
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