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Puja Mehta Birak

Therapist
18 years of experience
68 patients on Headway
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am incredibly fortunate to have my dream job and feel a sense of fulfillment and pride in my work every day. I know for many of us we do not have that opportunity and have numerous challenges that prevent us from feeling fulfillment, happiness or stability, which can cause immense distress that may be due to anxiety, depression, panic, and feeling lost in general among other complex emotions.

My approach to therapy

Individualized focus and care, where your needs are put first, is what you will find in my practice. Since 2008 I have been privileged to work with individuals and families. I have a specific interest in anxiety, trauma, mood disturbances, & family changes such as divorce or separation. I specialize in working with teens and adults with anxiety and trauma.

What you can expect from me

I base my foundation of counseling from a cognitive behavioral & existential approach. Counseling can help give you clarity and help you create realistic, meaningful goals, that lead to happiness and optimism about life overall, you just have to reach out.

About me

  • I identify as
    South Asian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    18 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at University Of Houston-Clear Lake
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Sleep disorder, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Gestalt, Attachment Based, Positive Psychology, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Experiential, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Trauma Focused CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Hindi, Gujarati
  • Location
    18333 Egret Bay Boulevard #270m
    Houston, TX 77058