Anita Prasad-Aguilera, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Anita!

I work with adults of all ages, specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions.

My focus

My style and approach fit adults whose struggles keep them from the life they want. I offer you a safe place to talk, a space to heal, and strategies to cope with life's difficulties. I will work with you as you navigate stressful situations, foster healthy connections, and work through past trauma.

My approach

My approach to therapy is to consider the needs of each individual. I will provide support, guidance, and structure, motivating you to find solutions that encourage healing and growth. I will utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as techniques from Psychodynamic, Exposure, Grief, and Supportive therapies.

My communication style

My communication style is open, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I will be present to listen to you, the expert on the narrative of your life.

My journey to mental healthcare

What I have witnessed through the years is that the human spirit is resilient, being stuck is just a moment in time, and hardships do not need to define who you are as a person or the life you lead.

My goals for you

Together, we will discover the goals that will help define how we spend our time. This will provide us with a way to identify what is working for you in the therapeutic process.

Our first session

During the first session, we will discuss what has been hard for you lately. I will ask questions and gather information as we make our initial connection. I will be open to any questions you may have about the process.

I identify as...

Female
Biracial or Multiracial
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Trauma Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Interpersonal

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Cancer

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

Lesbian

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Fresno.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Anita Prasad-Aguilera