Menuka Senaratne, LPCC — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Menuka!

I am a licensed counselor working with adults and older teens who feel overwhelmed by family dynamics, relationship stress, trauma and mood challenges. Therapy with me is a place where you can slow down and show up as you are. We’ll focus on easing anxiety, reducing self-criticism, and helping you feel more grounded and emotionally steady.

My focus

You might be the one who holds it together for everyone else—but inside, you’re exhausted. You’re constantly doing, giving, and pushing through, yet still feel overwhelmed or on edge. You may struggle to say no, replay conversations, or carry a quiet fear of letting others down.

My approach

I provide a compassionate, collaborative space for growth and healing. My approach combines evidence-based methods—cognitive-behavioral, somatic, trauma, and emotion-focused theories—to address each client's unique needs and support building self-awareness, processing emotions, and fostering resilience.

My communication style

Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or minimize what you’re feeling. We slow things down and focus on what’s actually happening beneath the stress—so you can stop feeling like you’re constantly running on empty.

My goals for you

Clients often tell me they leave therapy with stronger emotional regulation, clearer boundaries, and a deeper understanding of themselves. I tailor our work to you as a whole person, not a diagnosis, helping you build resilience, confidence, and tools that lead to meaningful, lasting relief.

Our first session

You can expect the session to feel grounded and supportive. My role is to help you feel heard, understood, and less alone in what you’re carrying. If you’re feeling nervous, unsure, or even skeptical—that’s okay. Showing up is enough. The rest, we’ll take one step at a time together.

I identify as...

Female
Asian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Gottman Method

Imago Relationship Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Schema Therapy

+ 11 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 57 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) from Palo Alto University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Menuka Senaratne