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Swetha VajapeyPsyD

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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I believe that people are innate problem-solvers. However, in order to solve problems successfully, we need three key ingredients: information, capacity, and skills. People often tell me they have a sense of what to do but struggle to implement those solutions for reasons they don’t fully understand. Ideally, therapy isn’t about solving the problem for you; it’s about exploring the problem with you. Most importantly, therapy is about honing your ability to develop your methods to get skills. I like to describe my therapeutic stance as being an editor of the story you’re writing — they’re your words and it’s your story, but one can get lost in how to be an effective storyteller. A good editor serves as a guide to help you, the author, produce your best work.

About Swetha

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Cash (out of pocket), Out of state BlueCard PPO

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Focus areas

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues

Experienced with

BIPOC, Students

Years of Experience

9+

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Therapy isn’t about solving the problem for you; it’s about exploring the problem with you.

License number

#28472

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Psychodynamic

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA - Clinical Psychology, Argosy University PsyD - Clinical Psychology, The George Washington University

Interests

I love to read when I can find the time. There's something magical about stories and getting transported into another world/time/experience. I love walks and hikes that can either be slow and meandering, or physically challenging. Trees hold a funny fascination for me even though I only know the difference between a deciduous and an evergreen!

License details

Swetha Vajapey, Psychologist (PsyD or PhD)
License #28472 (exp 2026-07-15)