LMFT, 11 years of experience
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 therapy aims to create a culturally responsive and inclusive therapeutic environment, where clients feel safe and valued.
2 ratings with written reviews
July 20, 2025
Suji is fantastic mental health therapist - she's always helping me see myself in a different light, or asks me questions that help unlock a new "aha" in my life. I've really enjoyed working with her and have learned so much about myself.
March 17, 2025
In just a few sessions, Suji has already made a deeply positive impact on my mental health and well being. She asks really insightful questions that help me unpack my experiences and make progress.