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Ami Patel
LMFT

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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I help clients create practical, sustainable tools for a healthier life while offering a safe, supportive space to explore their stories. As a certified EMDR therapist with advanced training in somatic and attachment-focused EMDR, I specialize in helping you reprocess distressing experiences so they no longer keep you stuck. Using a depth-oriented, body-based approach alongside CBT, Psychodynamic, and DBT skills, we’ll address nervous system patterns, shift unhelpful beliefs, and strengthen coping strategies—building a grounded, empowered path toward lasting change.

About Ami

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Health Net, Aetna, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Calming, Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress, Trauma

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, BIPOC, Immigrants, Students

Years of Experience

9+
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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

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

BS - Psychology, Frostburg State University MA - Clinical Psychology, Argosy University

Interests

I’m happiest outdoors—whether I’m hiking, at the beach, or soaking up sunshine—especially when I can share it with friends, family, and my Frenchies. I love exploring new restaurants (definitely a foodie), experimenting in the kitchen, can’t resist a gripping thriller or feel-good comedy, and continually testing my skills as a plant mom.

License details

Ami Patel,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#99802 (exp January 2027)