Wellness with Archana LMFT


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Hi, I’m Archana and welcome to
my wellness page.

Serving communities in the Bay Area, California and beyond

Even in the present moment, our past experiences show up and impact who we are and are also likely to influence our future if we are not aware of the role our past plays. Our on going experiences have influence in how we think and feel, including being held in our bodies like pockets of information that shape our identity and how we move in relationships. This memory impacts not only our mental health, but our physical health as well. I recognize the value of releasing these pockets of information to improve your overall wellness and am ready to support you in feeling more centered from within to create alignment with the universe so life feels lighter and more meaningful.  Through finding meaning and symbolism of your experiences, I can help you create intentional meaning and direction for your present and future. I invite you in a safe and neutral space with me, to be compassionately curious and gently challenged in creating lasting change.

“Let the waves of the universe rise and fall as they will. You have nothing to gain or lose. You are the ocean.”

Putting care towards your mental wellness is self-care

Currently offering sessions via Telehealth for the following:

Individual therapy
-life transitions, burnout, identity, relationship issues, codependency, victim of narcissistic abuse, intergenerational trauma, creative or spiritual blocks
– therapy for therapists, therapy for artists/creatives, therapy for healthcare providers, therapy for those in tech industry
-pregnancy, infertility, postpartum, parenting, therapy for fathers
-trauma, anxiety, stress management, ocd, perfectionism, eating disorders, self-esteem and self worth, depression, grief & loss
Couples Therapy/Parenting
Support around communication, companionship, role dynamics, intimacy, infidelity, trust, identity, codependency, inlaws, coparenting, parenting support, postpartum support
Adolescent / Teen Therapy
Psychotherapy for teens 12+ surrounding identity, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationships, school performance stress, codependency, family shifts

I can support you

in becoming the best version of yourself

And I can help you
through using scientifically based tools.

Psychotherapy with Me

Through sitting with me I can provide compassion for each and every part of you in a nonjudgemental, culturally humble way in hope for you to gain understanding and acceptance of yourself and aid in the creation of healthier relationships. I will also support you in becoming a healthier version of who you are by providing tools that can make your life more liberating and enjoyable. I hope to aid in your discovery using multiple modalities best suited for your growth because everyone deserves to feel alive, loved and connected in mind body and soul. 

Let me be clear that I may not know everything about you, nor been through everything you’ve been through, but I know this much is true- I want to acknowledge and accept every facet of you in a safe, authentic and collaborative manner. I am also here to remind you to have fun with a little humor and humanness along the way. After all, it’s equally important to pay attention to those small but good moments in life. 

I may be the licensed therapist in the room, however I am not the expert of your life. I am simply here to help you witness that truth, and even at times hold the hope you may not have.  I am here to intentionally apply my skills learned through over a decade of professional experience as well as my continued growth in my own personal therapy to be a better hum and therapist all while stepping outside the western lens to provide a holistic approach integrated with eastern philosophies and practices. I also continue to stay up to date with ongoing trainings to provide you with the best quality of care utilizing specific assessments and treatment approaches to collaboratively create a tailor made treatment plan that you feel motivated by in achieving your goals for therapy. 

To learn more about my approach, please check out my My Approach page. 

About me

Hi, I am Archana, and I sometimes go by Archie. When I am not practicing as a psychotherapist, I stay entertained as a mother of three highly spirited children, engage in the musical arts, read about spirituality, love creating, and volunteer with Postpartum Support International through co-facilitating the South Asian Perinatal Support Group.

Speaking of support, I believe because of my own mental health journey I have personally experienced healing from the benefits of my own therapy and spiritual growth.  I also know it is these experiences that drove me to leave a comfortable career in the Tech industry to pursue a career in mental health. It truly is my passion to help those who work with me feel less alone and respected the way that every human is deserving of.

While working as a counselor for over 5 years at a long term residential facility for dual diagnosed individuals, I gained much experience running treatment groups from a Dialectical Behavioral therapuetic approach, working with a multidisciplinary team, and completing Medical approved assessments and documentation in which I gained the title of Mental Health Rehab Specialist. However, I wanted to further my reach to minority communities which lead me to pursue a masters degree from California Institute of Integral Studies in Integral Counseling Psychology. It was here that I formally learned through a holistic lens, encompassing not only the mind, but body and soul.

After graduating, I spent years working and gaining experience and trainings in certain specialities, including but definitely not limited to Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Perinatal Mental Health, and Child, Teen and Adult Trauma. In 2021, I attained my certification in Perinatal Mental Health, along with trainings in Brainspotting.

Book an
appointment

Please call me at  925-621-0677
or email me  to setup a free 15 minute consultation so we can discuss what your hopes are for counseling.


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My Approach

You Deserve Wellness

You deserve to live a life where you are thriving not just surviving.
You deserve to live a life that you want no matter how out of reach it may seem. You deserve healthy relationships, and most of all a healthy relationship with yourself.