Isha Sakhalkar
she/her, they/them
About
Isha
Hi, I'm Isha! I have worked with clients over the past 4 years with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity and self-esteem, and cultural and family dynamics. I'm passionate about culturally sensitive care and take a client-centered, anti-oppressive approach which aims to explore the ways social systems and cultural factors impact mental health. I specialize in working with South Asian/Asian American and LGBTQ+ individuals. I love to create a safe space for clients to explore their experiences, identify strengths, and build confidence in overcoming challenges.
In my spare time, I enjoy playing music, swing dancing, and spending time outside in nature.
Isha
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Grief and Loss
Cultural or Racial Identity
Relationship Difficulties
Autism
Sex/Intimacy
ADHD
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Childhood Challenges
Gender Identity
Communities
Isha
specializes in
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Men's Issues
Women's Issues
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Religion
Approaches
Isha
can use
Narrative Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Psychoanalytic
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Motivational Interviewing
Seeking Safety
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Mindfulness
Isha
education and experience
- Mental Health Clinician at Pacific Asian Counseling Services
- Clinical Social Work Intern at Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers
- Case Management Intern at Venice YouthBuild
- Master's in Social Welfare from the University of California, Los Angeles
- Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from University of Southern California
Isha
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