Licensed to practice in California and accepts 36 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Career Counseling and 10 more.
(she/her)
Welcome to my practice 🙏🏽 It is a privilege and honor to be in consideration as your therapist. I recognize the courage it takes to seek support, and I am committed to creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and respected throughout your therapeutic journey. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California, and I provide therapy to individuals, adolescents, and families navigating a wide range of challenges. My areas of specialization include anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, substance use concerns, and eating disorders. I have extensive experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings, supporting clients with diverse backgrounds and needs. I also have experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and co-occurring mental health concerns. Additionally, I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing acculturative stress, major life transitions, immigration-related challenges, and the unique experiences of first-generation individuals and children of immigrants. As the daughter of East Indian immigrants and the oldest child in my family, I understand many of the complexities that can arise when navigating multiple cultures, family expectations, identity, and belonging. My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can openly explore your experiences, emotions, and personal challenges. I believe that every person is the expert of their own story, and my role is to help scaffold your narrative, build upon your existing strengths, and support you in discovering new pathways toward healing and growth. I draw from a variety of evidence-based and strengths based modalities, I aim to foster resilience, self-awareness, self-efficacy, and lasting well-being. Together, we can work toward creating meaningful change while honoring your values, experiences, and personal journey.
In our initial session, my goal is to create a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you feel respected, heard, and valued. I strive to help you feel safe and comfortable sharing your story at a pace that feels right for you. During our initial session, I will take time to get to know you as a whole person. Together, we’ll explore what brings you to therapy, including any current challenges you may be facing, such as anxiety, stress, life transitions, grief, relationship concerns, or other emotional difficulties. I may also ask about your personal history, relationships, strengths, and values so I can better understand your unique experiences and perspective. I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. My hope is that our first session leaves you feeling supported, understood, and empowered with a clearer sense of how we can work together toward the changes you would like to see in your life.
I offer a supportive, culturally responsive space where you can speak openly and authentically without fear of judgment. In our work, I will also introduce you to the therapy process, explain what to expect from sessions, and, when appropriate, provide practical tools and strategies to help you begin addressing your concerns and building resilience.
Her areas of specialization include mood disorders, life transitions, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, and eating disorders. Gita has extensive experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She also has a background in supporting neurodivergent (ND) individuals, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), (ADHD), and dual diagnoses. Gita’s approach to therapy centers on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and emotions openly. scaffold each client’s narrative, empowering them to heal and cultivate personal growth. Tailoring her therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each client, Gita draws from a range of modalities designed to foster resilience, self-efficacy, and well-being.
Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
GTEB
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that helps clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected—and how changing unhelpful patterns can improve emotional well-being.
In practice, a provider using humanistic therapy may utilize reflective listening, open-ended questions, emotional validation, and present-focused exploration to help clients deepen self-awareness and better understand their thoughts, feelings, values, and interpersonal patterns. The therapeutic relationship itself becomes a central component of healing, as clients often benefit from experiencing genuine acceptance and empathy within session.
As Viktor Frankl wrote in Man's Search for Meaning, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” As a provider, I use existential therapy to help clients explore meaning, purpose, identity, personal responsibility, and the realities of the human experience. This approach supports clients in examining themes such as freedom, isolation, grief, life transitions, mortality, and authenticity while encouraging them to make intentional choices aligned with their values and goals.