Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in California. I received my Doctorate from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio and completed my post-doctoral residency at UCSD. I have been licensed since 2018 and have several years of clinical experience prior to that while in school as well. I have connected as a therapist to different populations such as stay-at-home parents or parents, working professionals, elders, young adults, individuals with disabilities and health issues, active duty, veterans, college students, and more.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing and how therapy can help. I do not work with minors at this time. My availability after booking the first session would be weekday evenings.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have been told that I am a good listener, easy to talk to, and understanding as a therapist. I hope I can be part of your support system.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am open to working with different clients in California.
About Pooja Amatya
Pooja Amatya offers therapy covered by CalViva Health (Medi-Cal), Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Net (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) and San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We’ll use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change the thinking patterns and behaviors decreasing your satisfaction, which will help you lead a more fulfilling life.
Interpersonal
We will look at how the way you relate to others is related to symptoms and issues and aim for more fulfilling relationships.
Psychodynamic
We may explore the past as needed and how it contributes to the way you understand situations and relate to others and use this awareness to improve present situations and relationships.