she/her
Pinkal ShahLMFT
Nice to meet you
I work in the areas of anxiety, depression, behavioral issues (such as ADHD or defiant and oppositional behaviors), and culture-related stress (such as immigration issues or struggles regarding identity). I provide safe, accepting, and culturally sensitive services to clients experiencing emotional stress.
About Pinkal
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cash (out of pocket), Out of state BlueCard PPO
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Authentic, Calming, Engaging, Open-minded
Focus areas
ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Individual Therapy, Phobias, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Blended families, Students
Years of Experience
3+
I provide safe, accepting, and culturally sensitive services to clients experiencing emotional stress.
License number
#135426
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English, Hindi
Education
MS - Counseling Psychology, California State University, Bakersfield
Interests
I like to spend time with my family. I like to go to the beach, watch movies, and listen to music.