Licensed to practice in California and accepts 49 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 4 more.
(she/her)
Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile. Prior to scheduling our initial intake appointment, I suggest we have brief discussion over the phone, at no cost, regarding your past experiences in therapy and current goals for therapy. My Clinical experience includes Private Practice, Elk Grove, CA from April 1992 to June 2013 as a Marriage Family Therapist, and Licensed Clinical Psychologist from July 2013 to present. In 1996 I received my master's degree in Art Therapy. In 1998 & 1999 I studied and was certified by the founder of EMDR. I specialize in working with adults with trauma, Anxiety, and Depression. I am only seeing individuals at this time.
Once we have had a brief introductory discussion over the phone and you have completed all the intake forms through Grow, for our initial session we will review your intake paperwork and answer any questions. We will discuss your current situation and relevant past history. We will work together to determine your top ten goals for therapy. You will be asked questions regarding your medical and mental health, as well as family history. The frequency of your sessions will be based on your individual assessment and needs.
I have over 30 years of experience working with people of various backgrounds and cultures. I am open minded, accepting, and dedicated. I am able to bring a variety of tools and techniques for example mindfulness, EMDR, and art therapy. I am skilled at matching the tools, techniques, and modalities which best serve my clients. I try to accommodate most schedules. Through telehealth I am available days and evenings 7 days a week.
My ideal client is motivated and ready to grow and adapt. You and I will work together to identify current top 10 goals for therapy, treatment options, and referrals if needed. The length of time in therapy will vary according to your individual needs and will be discussed throughout the course of your care. Please speak openly and at any time about any challenges you are experiencing so that I my best assist you in your treatment. I strive to create a compassionate and nurturing environment for all my clients.
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Cash - $215 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
GTEB
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
EMDR
Experience: I was trained and certified by the founder of EMDR, Francine Shapiro. I became a registered provider in 1998. I have utilized EMDR with great success to resolve Anxiety, childhood trauma, Depression, grief, phobias, PTSD, and sleep disorders
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I have attended Thich Nhat Hanh, Jack Kornfield, and Depak Chopra retreats from 1990. I have incorporated breathing techniques, visualizations, and meditative tools in my practice.
6 ratings with written reviews
January 8, 2026
Pritam is warm and funny, We talked about what I wanted to get out of our time together and set goals. This was our first session and I feel hopeful. I look forward to meeting with her again.
November 17, 2025
Dr. B. is a wonderful therapist with lots of experience who brings deep insight, compassion, and practical guidance to every session. She specializes in EMDR, which had a profound and positive impact on my mental health after only a few sessions. I highly recommend Dr. B. to anyone looking to overcome mental health challenges and make real progress in their healing.
August 12, 2025
Dr. B, is easy to share personal issues with and always empowering!