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Mahip Rathore
Psychologist, PhD
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Mahip Rathore

Psychologist, PhD

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2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Let's Connect (805) 321-0550
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I work best with individuals of color and international origin who are driven to self-actualize—seeking meaning, fulfillment, and inner growth shaped by adversity, cultural complexity, and a spiritual lens. They’re navigating anxiety, trauma, or identity concerns while exploring purpose, relationships, and practices like meditation. I also coach diverse couples facing tension, trust issues, or emotional disconnection—those longing to feel supported and understood, and ready to build assertive yet compassionate communication.
I integrate a person-centered, mindfulness-based approach with psychodynamic insight to help clients loosen attachment to limiting self-views and find relief from suffering. As a relationship coach, I support couples in breaking conflict cycles, building compassionate communication, and creating a partnership rooted in trust, care, and presence.
When someone listens without judgment or trying to change you, simply accepting you as you are—it feels deeply healing. My hope is that therapy offers you many such moments, so the knots of your heart loosen, and you can give and receive care with ease. If you're ready to reconnect with yourself & transform your relationships I’d be honored to walk with you.
Call or Mahip Rathore now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 321-0550

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Center for Psychotherapy

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 321-0550

Milpitas, CA 95035

I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Spirituality 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Mahip Rathore
Let's Connect (805) 321-0550
Photo of Mahip Rathore, Psychologist, PhD

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Center for Psychotherapy

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 321-0550

Milpitas, CA 95035

I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Spirituality 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Mahip Rathore

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250
  • Couple Sessions $300
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BCBS of Massachusettes
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • CenCal
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I am in-network for Aetna, Meritain, & Nippon, and can provide a superbill for out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Mahip Rathore, Psychologist, PhD
Mahip Rathore
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 321-0550
"
I am in-network for Aetna, Meritain, & Nippon, and can provide a superbill for out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Mahip Rathore, Psychologist, PhD
Mahip Rathore
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 321-0550

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY35728 Mahip Rathore
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Tennessee State University, Counseling Psychology, PhD., Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Eastern Illinois University Clinical Psychology, MA / 2016
Photo of Mahip Rathore, Psychologist, PhD
Mahip Rathore
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (805) 321-0550
Photo of Mahip Rathore, Psychologist, PhD
Mahip Rathore
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (805) 321-0550

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Mahip Rathore
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (805) 321-0550
Photo of Mahip Rathore, Psychologist, PhD
Mahip Rathore
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (805) 321-0550

2 Endorsements

Katherine Wu
Katherine Wu
PsychologistPhD
I have referred many clients to Dr. Rathore for mindfulness consults and spirituality-related work, and feel confident in his sincere attachment to his clients. You can trust Dr. Rathore to be radically compassionate and genuine as a clinician.
Dr. Benjamin Strosberg
Dr. Benjamin Strosberg
PsychologistPhD
Dr. Rathore is a kind human being and a skilled and committed therapist with many years of experience helping those in need.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Hindi
Urdu

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Hindi
Urdu

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma Focused
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I offer a person-centered therapy, infused with unconditional positive regard where you get to be the architect of your therapy process and grow in the manner that is condusive to your self-actualization and overall wellbeing.
Photo of Mahip Rathore, Psychologist, PhD
Mahip Rathore
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 321-0550
"
I offer a person-centered therapy, infused with unconditional positive regard where you get to be the architect of your therapy process and grow in the manner that is condusive to your self-actualization and overall wellbeing.
Photo of Mahip Rathore, Psychologist, PhD
Mahip Rathore
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 321-0550

Location

Primary Location

Center for Psychotherapy

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 321-0550

Additional Location

Milpitas, CA 95035

(805) 321-0550
Photo of Mahip Rathore, Psychologist, PhD
Mahip Rathore
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 321-0550
Photo of Mahip Rathore, Psychologist, PhD
Mahip Rathore
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 321-0550