she/her
Ami PatelLMFT
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Calming, Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, Students
Years of Experience
7+
I incorporate the use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to build upon a "toolbox" of coping skills to learn how to manage mood, relationships, and stress successfully.
License number
#99802
Therapy style
I specialize in helping clients develop practical tools for an improved lifestyle and create a safe space for sharing their experiences. My clients often appreciate this environment, which allows us to explore the tools they currently use and figure out which ones work best for them, as well as those that may need updating. I work primarily from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic lens, believing that our thoughts are connected to our behavior, mood, and engagement in life—whether in school, work, or relationships—making a healthier mindset key to transformation.
I also incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to build a "toolbox" of coping skills for managing mood, relationships, and stress successfully. Together, we will identify patterns throughout your life, create a plan of action, and help you feel stronger, confident, and capable of significant change. If you’re ready to take charge of your life and create a new path that invites strength, tranquility, and pleasure, I'm here to support you through this journey.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
BS - Psychology, Frostburg State University
MA - Clinical Psychology, Argosy University
Interests
I love the outdoors (hiking, beach, any place with sunshine), time spent with friends and family, restaurant hopping (I'm a foodie), cooking, watching crime/thriller/drama/comedy shows or movies, and really trying to work on bettering my green thumb skills.