Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 38 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 6 more.
(she/her)
Hello, my name is Ronak Makadia, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Psy.D.) with additional training in social work (MSW). As a second-generation, Asian American I quickly learned the stigma and shame attached to attending therapy, especially within the Asian American community. As a cis-gender woman of color, I value and will provide culturally competent services. Please note that I only accept adults and older adults who are high-functioning but need support to overcome barriers. Due to the nature of my private practice, I am unable to accept clients who are seeking treatment for trauma, substance use or severe mental illness. I work alongside patients to overcome any barriers they may be facing. I will always encourage you to create, learn, and consistently use healthy coping mechanisms. To avoid staying stuck, I collaborate with you in developing solutions to aid you in moving forward in your life. We all get stuck sometimes and I am here to help. Therapy does not have to be a painful experience and I will be here to guide you toward improvement in a welcoming, affirmative environment. I support the movement to destigmatize therapy and make mental health care accessible for all. I will continue to support this mission and provide quality counseling. Talk to me about scheduling a first appointment if you are interested in working together. I look forward to working with you!
The purpose of the intake session is to obtain information about your journey, personal history, identifying goals, and understanding what is most important to you. We would also discuss scheduling in a way that supports your current needs.
As a therapist, I feel that my greatest strength is my ability to provide patients with a safe space, a place where patients can feel comfortable enough to fully express what problems or concerns that have prompted them to seek therapy. I feel that I have been successful in guiding patients to find ways to advocate for themselves during social interactions, whether it be at home, at work, or in general.
My skills and training have focused on working with adults. My past and current work has predominantly been with adults (Age 18-64) and older adults (Age 65+) who report feeling anxious or overwhelmed; struggle with building or maintaining relationships; need to talk through a specific challenge; want to gain self confidence; want to improve themselves but do not know where to start; focused on healthy weight management; and/or want to develop healthy coping skills/habits to manage life stressors.
Cash - $175 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as the approach when working with patients. In therapy, patients are learning how to identify their own distorted thinking as well as structural ways to challenge thoughts that are causing distress and/or impairment. In addition, I am working collaboratively with the patient to develop consistent and healthy problem-solving skills, as well as, ways to disengage from unhelpful behavior.
I utilize SFBT to support patients in identifying resources and strengths they already possess, as well as, actions they can take to address ongoing problems (short or long-term). We will work together in identifying measurable goals that align with the patient's values with the intention of improving quality of life. We shift the focus from "how" and "why," around the past to what the patient can do in the present/future to achieve their identified goals.
3 ratings with written reviews
August 21, 2025
Always has a solution at the same time keeping it positive!
June 18, 2025
Dr. M is awesome. Her warm and friendly presence makes it so easy to talk to her about my concerns and areas of growth. Regardless of how minor they may initially seem to me, she reminds me that little changes have a big impact. She holds me accountable for those changes we discuss implementing each session. I have already seen positive growth and a shift in my motivation to improve myself in areas of stability, perception of myself, and communicating my needs and emotions.
April 29, 2025
Dr. M understood exactly where I was coming from and I felt like I was talking to a friend.