Hi! My name is Suji Akhtar, a Korean American licensed marriage and family therapist in California. I specialize in anxiety, depression, multigenerational trauma, postpartum mental health, and immigration-related challenges. As a therapist, I'm dedicated to helping individuals navigate life transitions, heal from past traumas, and build resilience. I have been practicing as a clinician for over ten years with adults, teenagers and children.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Together, we can explore your unique experiences and develop personalized strategies to help you overcome obstacles, manage emotions, and build resilience. I look forward to embarking on this journey with you and helping you thrive amidst life's challenges.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion and cultural sensitivity, drawing from my own experiences as an immigrant, a parent, and a mental health professional.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Whether you're struggling with the emotional rollercoaster of new parenthood, grappling with anxiety or depression, or seeking to break free from the grips of intergenerational trauma, I'm here to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for healing and growth.
About Suji Akhtar
Suji Akhtar offers therapy covered by Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (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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Culturally Sensitive Therapy
It's a therapeutic approach that acknowledges and respects an individual's cultural background, values, and beliefs. It recognizes that everyone comes from different backgrounds and experiences, and that these can influence how they perceive and respond to therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT aims to help individuals identify and modify negative or unrealistic thoughts and beliefs, which in turn can lead to more positive emotions and behaviors. It's a pretty hands-on, practical approach to therapy, and often involves homework assignments, role-playing, and other techniques to help clients learn and practice new skills.
Interpersonal
Interpersonal therapy, or IPT, is a type of therapy that focuses on a person's relationships with others and how those relationships impact their mental health. The idea is that our relationships with other people can have a big impact on how we feel, and that by improving our communication and relationships, we can also improve our mental health.
Multicultural
Multicultural therapy aims to create a culturally responsive and inclusive therapeutic environment, where clients feel safe and valued.