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Rated 4.5 stars out of 5, 231 ratings

Shobha George

LCSW, 25 years of experience

Solution oriented
Warm
Authentic
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Hi there, I'm Shobha. Do you feel stressed out, anxious in a social circle, feel blue? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help people manage anxiety and depression. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole person and CBT approaches, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. Whether you're dealing with feeling down, overwhelmed, or stressed out, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome mental health concerns that are holding you back. Let's work together!

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you are facing.This will help me create a tailored pan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Stress related disorders, ADHD, Bipolar affective disorder.

Specialties

Top specialties

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Other specialties

ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Mood Disorders
School Issues
Self Esteem
Suicidal Ideation
Women's Issues

I identify as

Asian / Asian American
Christian
Person of Color (POC)
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

To understand irrational thoughts,and its linkage to mood and behaviors. Learn to reframe thoughts. Please check out my recent audio podcasts on anxiety disorders: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fGevhapkBfRIC7exPcO7g?si=G6UWGtaLQKK2Dx5mi1osNQ

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

California
Florida
Massachusetts

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Ambetter Health
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Cash - $120 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Rated 4.5 stars out of 5, 231 ratings

13 ratings with written reviews

August 15, 2025

She read the issues well and referred me to others for more exacting care.

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 1 with Shobha

June 19, 2025

Shoba is warm, authentic, and empowering. I always feel heard, never rushed or overwhelmed. She’s solution-focused and open-minded, which helps me grow. The homework she gives is in bite-sized, manageable pieces—perfect for me since I get overwhelmed easily. Her thoughtful, steady support has made a real difference in my life. I

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 2 with Shobha

June 2, 2025

Very easy to talk with and seems to understand the problems that I have. I'm encouraged to work with her.

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 1 with Shobha