South Asian Therapists in Pleasanton, CA
I have over a decade of experience in providing individual, couples, and family therapy services. I believe one is the driver and they control how they want to live; however, I understand often times either or the combination of family, bullying, substances, depression, past trauma, anxiety, relationships, raising children, career/employment, financial, and personal struggles can be obstacles.My objective is to work with you in being aware and in creating solutions, which can counterattack these obstacles. Depending on your motivation this process can be short or long. It all depends on how much you want to live a productive Life.
I have over a decade of experience in providing individual, couples, and family therapy services. I believe one is the driver and they control how they want to live; however, I understand often times either or the combination of family, bullying, substances, depression, past trauma, anxiety, relationships, raising children, career/employment, financial, and personal struggles can be obstacles.My objective is to work with you in being aware and in creating solutions, which can counterattack these obstacles. Depending on your motivation this process can be short or long. It all depends on how much you want to live a productive Life.
I have over 25 years of experience in providing psychotherapy to teens, adults, couples and families. With couples, treatment issues may include domestic conflict, infidelity, intimacy, distrust, in-laws, spousal abuse, divorce, and separation. With adults, my specialities include childhood trauma, grief and loss, stress/anxiety, depression and other life issues. With teens, my experience encompasses delinquent behaviors, Juvenile Justice System involvement, trauma (sexual/physical), substance abuse, self-harm, depression, identity issues, school problems and parent-child conflict.
I have over 25 years of experience in providing psychotherapy to teens, adults, couples and families. With couples, treatment issues may include domestic conflict, infidelity, intimacy, distrust, in-laws, spousal abuse, divorce, and separation. With adults, my specialities include childhood trauma, grief and loss, stress/anxiety, depression and other life issues. With teens, my experience encompasses delinquent behaviors, Juvenile Justice System involvement, trauma (sexual/physical), substance abuse, self-harm, depression, identity issues, school problems and parent-child conflict.
Welcome to my practice! I work with adults, families, teens, children, and first responders to provide various types of counseling, including but not limited to CBT, EMDR, Trauma focused CBT, behavioral interventions, play therapy, parenting support, etc… Whether you are feeling stuck, frustrated, anxious, or depressed, I can help you cope with these feelings and improve your overall satisfaction in your life and relationships in a safe and confidential environment. No problem is too big, too small, or too shocking. Please reach out via email to minalcsw@gmail.com to schedule a conversation with me.
Welcome to my practice! I work with adults, families, teens, children, and first responders to provide various types of counseling, including but not limited to CBT, EMDR, Trauma focused CBT, behavioral interventions, play therapy, parenting support, etc… Whether you are feeling stuck, frustrated, anxious, or depressed, I can help you cope with these feelings and improve your overall satisfaction in your life and relationships in a safe and confidential environment. No problem is too big, too small, or too shocking. Please reach out via email to minalcsw@gmail.com to schedule a conversation with me.
Very often we find ourselves having the same arguments all the time in our personal relationships. Sometimes we get hurt like we have never been before and we can’t understand why it hurts so much. Old patterns and unresolved issues can keep us stuck in the same place at times. Never having learned healthy ways of communicating, we do not know how to get the results we want. So many of us go through these challenges at various stages of our lives, with work, personal and professional relationships and raising children. Some of these challenges can seem overwhelming and can drag us down.
Very often we find ourselves having the same arguments all the time in our personal relationships. Sometimes we get hurt like we have never been before and we can’t understand why it hurts so much. Old patterns and unresolved issues can keep us stuck in the same place at times. Never having learned healthy ways of communicating, we do not know how to get the results we want. So many of us go through these challenges at various stages of our lives, with work, personal and professional relationships and raising children. Some of these challenges can seem overwhelming and can drag us down.
The thing I hear most from clients, whether struggling with anxiety or relationships or healing from trauma, is "What now? I understand why I feel this way but what can I do about it? How can I feel better when my heart feels like it's going to explode? What do I do when I feel so awful I can't get out of bed?" I get it. It's one thing to feel supported and understood in therapy, but it's another to go out in the world and manage the daily overwhelm and triggers that can set us back and make it hard to function in the moment. This is why I want to help you create your own personalized tool box, to empower you in your own self care.
The thing I hear most from clients, whether struggling with anxiety or relationships or healing from trauma, is "What now? I understand why I feel this way but what can I do about it? How can I feel better when my heart feels like it's going to explode? What do I do when I feel so awful I can't get out of bed?" I get it. It's one thing to feel supported and understood in therapy, but it's another to go out in the world and manage the daily overwhelm and triggers that can set us back and make it hard to function in the moment. This is why I want to help you create your own personalized tool box, to empower you in your own self care.
Feeling worn out from constantly trying to keep up, overthinking everything, or wondering why things feel harder than they should? You’re not alone. I work with adults and parents with ADHD who are feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in cycles of burnout. In therapy, you don’t have to mask, perform, or explain yourself — your brain and experiences are understood and respected. Together, we’ll build practical tools and a deeper self-understanding so you can move through daily life with more ease, clarity, and confidence. I offer virtual therapy across California and accept Aetna and Anthem.
Feeling worn out from constantly trying to keep up, overthinking everything, or wondering why things feel harder than they should? You’re not alone. I work with adults and parents with ADHD who are feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in cycles of burnout. In therapy, you don’t have to mask, perform, or explain yourself — your brain and experiences are understood and respected. Together, we’ll build practical tools and a deeper self-understanding so you can move through daily life with more ease, clarity, and confidence. I offer virtual therapy across California and accept Aetna and Anthem.
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I work with clients from collectivist cultures — South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, African, Eastern European, Orthodox Christian and Jewish communities.
You used to be able to talk. Now there are topics you've silently agreed to avoid — because every time you try, it ends the same way. The distance has grown so quietly you almost didn't notice. And now, in the same house, in the same bed, you feel alone. The problem is rarely what couples think it is. Beneath the argument is something your partner has been trying to tell you — that neither of you has been able to hear. Because we all carry filters — shaped by our families, our cultures, our histories — that quietly distort what we receive.
I work with clients from collectivist cultures — South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, African, Eastern European, Orthodox Christian and Jewish communities.
You used to be able to talk. Now there are topics you've silently agreed to avoid — because every time you try, it ends the same way. The distance has grown so quietly you almost didn't notice. And now, in the same house, in the same bed, you feel alone. The problem is rarely what couples think it is. Beneath the argument is something your partner has been trying to tell you — that neither of you has been able to hear. Because we all carry filters — shaped by our families, our cultures, our histories — that quietly distort what we receive.
Therapy is difficult. Each person has their own unique background, painful experience(s), mental health concerns, challenges, setbacks, and both internal and external barriers to living the life they most want to lead. People who tend to both enjoy and benefit most out of therapy with me are those who are motivated, open to exploring deeper parts of themselves to gain insight into how it contributes to their current functioning, are open to being challenged on their thinking and behavioral patterns, and are able to commit to reflecting and practicing strategies (if needed) between sessions.
Therapy is difficult. Each person has their own unique background, painful experience(s), mental health concerns, challenges, setbacks, and both internal and external barriers to living the life they most want to lead. People who tend to both enjoy and benefit most out of therapy with me are those who are motivated, open to exploring deeper parts of themselves to gain insight into how it contributes to their current functioning, are open to being challenged on their thinking and behavioral patterns, and are able to commit to reflecting and practicing strategies (if needed) between sessions.
You probably already have a theory about what's going wrong. You might even know the solution. Many people do by the time they call. The hard part is rarely knowing what isn't working, it's identifying and working through a process that leads to persistent change. This is where I come in. I can work with you to 1) clearly identify your therapy goals, 2) identify what needs to shift to attain these goals, and 3) develop and implement a plan for change that sticks. While insight is valuable, the process of transforming insight into new ways of thinking and behaving is where most people get stuck, and it is where I am most helpful.
You probably already have a theory about what's going wrong. You might even know the solution. Many people do by the time they call. The hard part is rarely knowing what isn't working, it's identifying and working through a process that leads to persistent change. This is where I come in. I can work with you to 1) clearly identify your therapy goals, 2) identify what needs to shift to attain these goals, and 3) develop and implement a plan for change that sticks. While insight is valuable, the process of transforming insight into new ways of thinking and behaving is where most people get stuck, and it is where I am most helpful.
A lot of my work is with South Asian adults and couples navigating family expectations, identity, and relationships — though I work with people from all backgrounds.
I started Align because I want therapy to feel different.
In many families, feelings were something you managed quietly, needing help felt like failure, boundaries were seen as passive aggression, and defying expectations felt like betrayal.
I don't see it that way. Whether we are talking family or a relationship, you can do all of those things without alienating anyone. I think most of us were simply never taught the skills, and then we spend years judging ourselves for not having them.
So my work starts from understanding, not fixing. We look at the patterns you inherited and decide together which ones still serve you.
A lot of my work is with South Asian adults and couples navigating family expectations, identity, and relationships — though I work with people from all backgrounds.
I started Align because I want therapy to feel different.
In many families, feelings were something you managed quietly, needing help felt like failure, boundaries were seen as passive aggression, and defying expectations felt like betrayal.
I don't see it that way. Whether we are talking family or a relationship, you can do all of those things without alienating anyone. I think most of us were simply never taught the skills, and then we spend years judging ourselves for not having them.
So my work starts from understanding, not fixing. We look at the patterns you inherited and decide together which ones still serve you.
I work with many individuals navigating life transitions, identity, and other challenges especially for individuals within the South Asian and BIPOC community.
As a bi-cultural therapist, I know how complex it can feel to navigate the layers of culture, family expectations, identity, and the pressures of daily life. Sometimes we carry silent struggles—anxiety that shows up as tension in the body, perfectionism that never feels “good enough,” or the weight of unspoken grief and generational patterns.
I work with many individuals navigating life transitions, identity, and other challenges especially for individuals within the South Asian and BIPOC community.
As a bi-cultural therapist, I know how complex it can feel to navigate the layers of culture, family expectations, identity, and the pressures of daily life. Sometimes we carry silent struggles—anxiety that shows up as tension in the body, perfectionism that never feels “good enough,” or the weight of unspoken grief and generational patterns.
You are trying to break generational cycles of trauma, but do not know where to start. Growing up, things often felt indescribably "off" in your family. Now, you silently navigate cultural pressures, systemic oppression, and intellectualization that was once a survival strategy, but currently has become a barrier preventing you from feeling your feelings. Past therapists have called you "too self-aware" or attempted to convince you to logic your way out of your feelings. You are tired of performing for others. What you yearn for is to truly be seen, a place where you can be feel your feelings instead of having to explain them.
You are trying to break generational cycles of trauma, but do not know where to start. Growing up, things often felt indescribably "off" in your family. Now, you silently navigate cultural pressures, systemic oppression, and intellectualization that was once a survival strategy, but currently has become a barrier preventing you from feeling your feelings. Past therapists have called you "too self-aware" or attempted to convince you to logic your way out of your feelings. You are tired of performing for others. What you yearn for is to truly be seen, a place where you can be feel your feelings instead of having to explain them.
You might be the person everyone depends on, the one who keeps it together, anticipates everyone else's needs, and carries more than your share. Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, struggling with anxiety that won't quiet down, or noticing relationship or family patterns you don't want to repeat. Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware people who have spent years trying to "figure it out" on their own. They're often adult children of emotionally complicated families, eldest daughters, people balancing cultures or expectations, or new and expecting parents.
You might be the person everyone depends on, the one who keeps it together, anticipates everyone else's needs, and carries more than your share. Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, struggling with anxiety that won't quiet down, or noticing relationship or family patterns you don't want to repeat. Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware people who have spent years trying to "figure it out" on their own. They're often adult children of emotionally complicated families, eldest daughters, people balancing cultures or expectations, or new and expecting parents.
I work with clients who have experienced trauma, the effects of which are informing difficulties in relationships; relationships with others and with themselves. Trauma often informs what we experience as depression, anxiety, and several other mental health struggles. By addressing how trauma effects our nervous system and how we see the world, we can work to address symptoms of mental health conditions and interpersonal difficulties. I work to provide a safe, compassionate environment in which to explore challenging emotions and how to best be in relation to ourselves.
I work with clients who have experienced trauma, the effects of which are informing difficulties in relationships; relationships with others and with themselves. Trauma often informs what we experience as depression, anxiety, and several other mental health struggles. By addressing how trauma effects our nervous system and how we see the world, we can work to address symptoms of mental health conditions and interpersonal difficulties. I work to provide a safe, compassionate environment in which to explore challenging emotions and how to best be in relation to ourselves.
Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
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The couples who find me are rarely struggling because they don't love one another. More often, they've become trapped in a relationship that no longer reflects who they want to be together. They may be successful in every other area of life yet feel defeated at home. I work with couples navigating parenthood, infertility, betrayal, emotional distance, recurring conflict, discernment, conscious uncoupling, and poly/ENM transitions. What unites them is the feeling of being trapped in a relationship pattern they no longer know how to change.
The couples who find me are rarely struggling because they don't love one another. More often, they've become trapped in a relationship that no longer reflects who they want to be together. They may be successful in every other area of life yet feel defeated at home. I work with couples navigating parenthood, infertility, betrayal, emotional distance, recurring conflict, discernment, conscious uncoupling, and poly/ENM transitions. What unites them is the feeling of being trapped in a relationship pattern they no longer know how to change.
Are you a driven person yet having difficulties managing your relationships, work stress, and family life? Are you feeling like you’ve exhausted all your coping skills and nothing seems to work? From a trauma informed and attachment-based lens we will explore your core issues and help you improve your mental health and emotional well-being. You can heal from past trauma, learn how to manage intrusive or obsessional thoughts, regulate your emotions, lift your mood, and communicate effectively. Together we'll work through unresolved feelings and patterns to live a more authentic life now.
Are you a driven person yet having difficulties managing your relationships, work stress, and family life? Are you feeling like you’ve exhausted all your coping skills and nothing seems to work? From a trauma informed and attachment-based lens we will explore your core issues and help you improve your mental health and emotional well-being. You can heal from past trauma, learn how to manage intrusive or obsessional thoughts, regulate your emotions, lift your mood, and communicate effectively. Together we'll work through unresolved feelings and patterns to live a more authentic life now.
When a child or teen is struggling, it can affect every part of family life: school, relationships, and confidence. Together, we can understand what is in the way and help your child build the skills and resilience needed to thrive.
My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based care. I create a welcoming space where youth can explore their thoughts and emotions and develop practical coping skills, while parents feel empowered as partners in the therapeutic process.
I work with individuals ages 5-25 experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, and/or with their parents.
When a child or teen is struggling, it can affect every part of family life: school, relationships, and confidence. Together, we can understand what is in the way and help your child build the skills and resilience needed to thrive.
My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based care. I create a welcoming space where youth can explore their thoughts and emotions and develop practical coping skills, while parents feel empowered as partners in the therapeutic process.
I work with individuals ages 5-25 experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, and/or with their parents.
You are not your symptoms; you are your strengths. Many people with trauma, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and addiction live a hurtful narrative given to them by others. "I'm not good enough. I'm a bad person. I'm not lovable. I don't belong. I'm not safe. I deserve to die." But you know what? You have strengths and potential beyond most people. I have seen so much success from people who have learned to see themselves as far more than their condition, trauma, or upbringing. And I'm here to help you decide your own destiny, build a life worth living, and reach your dreams through proven techniques.
You are not your symptoms; you are your strengths. Many people with trauma, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and addiction live a hurtful narrative given to them by others. "I'm not good enough. I'm a bad person. I'm not lovable. I don't belong. I'm not safe. I deserve to die." But you know what? You have strengths and potential beyond most people. I have seen so much success from people who have learned to see themselves as far more than their condition, trauma, or upbringing. And I'm here to help you decide your own destiny, build a life worth living, and reach your dreams through proven techniques.
Many are South Asian adults carrying the weight of family expectations, cultural pressure, and the unspoken rule that falling apart is not an option.
I specialize in anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout, the kind that hides behind a full calendar and a polished exterior. My approach is mindfulness-based and integrates nervous system work, insight-oriented therapy, CBT, and solution-focused therapy. I offer in-person sessions in Ventura, CA and online therapy across California, Illinois, and New York.
Many are South Asian adults carrying the weight of family expectations, cultural pressure, and the unspoken rule that falling apart is not an option.
I specialize in anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout, the kind that hides behind a full calendar and a polished exterior. My approach is mindfulness-based and integrates nervous system work, insight-oriented therapy, CBT, and solution-focused therapy. I offer in-person sessions in Ventura, CA and online therapy across California, Illinois, and New York.
I work with adults, teens, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, ADHD, parenting challenges, health issues, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and the pressures of modern life. My clients include professionals, young adults, parents, and anyone who carries the quiet weight of holding everything together while feeling like something essential is missing.
I work with adults, teens, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, ADHD, parenting challenges, health issues, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and the pressures of modern life. My clients include professionals, young adults, parents, and anyone who carries the quiet weight of holding everything together while feeling like something essential is missing.
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South Asian Counseling
What can a South Asian therapist help with?
A South Asian therapist can help with the same concerns as any other therapist, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, grief, and major life transitions. What may feel different, however, is the possibility of shared cultural understanding. If you identify with a South Asian background, such as Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, or Nepali, working with a therapist who shares or understands aspects of your culture may help you feel more comfortable discussing topics such as family expectations, identity, religion, language, stigma, or intergenerational conflict.
How can a South Asian therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
A South Asian therapist can support couples counseling or family therapy by helping partners and family members explore how cultural background can shape roles, responsibilities, and expectations in a relationship. In some South Asian families, relationship dynamics may be influenced by expectations around marriage, gender roles, caregiving, religion, family involvement, or balancing individual needs with family obligations. These issues can affect mental health as well as relationship boundaries, parenting, communication, and major life decisions. A South Asian therapist can help you navigate these conversations with greater cultural understanding.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience with South Asian clients?
If cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with South Asian clients or clients from your specific cultural background. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask whether they have worked with concerns related to cultural identity, family expectations, intergenerational conflict, or stigma around mental health. You can also ask whether they provide therapy in your preferred language.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of South Asian therapists?
The directory of South Asian therapists includes professionals who have shared their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason; also, when the number of therapists identified as South Asian is limited, the directory will also show therapists with comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.