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Pooja Shah

(she/her/hers)
LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Magellan, Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

I specialize in assisting children, individuals, couples, and families dealing with everyday stress, burnout, mood and anxiety issues, relationship challenges, complex trauma, behavioral concerns, and life transitions. My primary goal is to promote self-understanding and overall well-being of my clients. To achieve this, I am dedicated to aiding clients in developing effective coping strategies, enhancing emotional intelligence, and fostering healthier relationships with themselves and others.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Every problem is unique, just like every individual, so in my opinion, there is no one approach that works for everyone. That is why I take the time to understand my client’s needs and accommodate them through an integrative approach. I often use techniques rooted in solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, behavior therapy, and mindfulness. I also have expertise in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Mapping and Adapting Practices, and TFCBT.

What you can expect from our first session

In our first session, we will work together on creating a space of empathy, understanding, and openness that will act as a foundation for exploration, change, and growth. Before starting therapy with me, my clients should know that our therapeutic journey is unique to you. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space, free from any judgements. I am here to help you come to a place where you feel more empowered in your life to make changes.


Pooja's style is

Warm
Empowering
Solution-oriented

Insurance carriers Pooja accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Magellan
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Pooja

Other - Masters at California State University, Fullerton
License type: LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Asian and South Asian
Languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi
Works with: Infants / Toddlers, Children, Adolescents, and Adults
More specialties: Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Family Issues, Stress, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, and Trauma
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Modification, Attachment Based, Humanistic, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Play, Art Therapy, Structural Family, Multi-Systemic (MST), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, and Gestalt