Individual Therapy for Adults
Culturally Sensitive, Mindful Support for South Asian & High‑Achieving Professionals
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Life as an adult—especially within the South Asian diaspora—often brings unique pressures: career demands, family expectations, relationship complexities, and cultural identity layers. If you’re seeking meaningful change, this is the space to explore who you truly are.
Why Choose Individual Therapy with Arati Patel, LMFT
Clinically Mindful: An integrative approach weaving mindfulness, somatic tools, and evidence-based modalities.
Culturally Attuned: Deep understanding of South Asian cultural dynamics, intergenerational expectations, and identity questions.
Holistic Throughout: You’re not just your symptoms—you’re your body, mind, environment, and inner truth.
Personalized Care: Sessions tailored to your goals—stress management, relationships, self-worth, clarity, and more.
What You Can Expect in Individual Sessions
Deep Listening & Understanding
I begin by holding space for your experience—understanding your story, cultural context, and current challenges.Collaborative Goal-Setting
We’ll co-create a treatment plan focused on your values: better self-care, calmer responses, real personal and interpersonal breakthroughs.Evidence-Based Therapy & Somatic Tools
Choose interventions that fit your needs including mindfulness, breathwork, body awareness, and boundary-building.Insight & Growth Between Sessions
You’ll get gentle practices to integrate into daily life, and we’ll adjust course based on your progress and lived experience.Consistent Tracking & Support
We’ll check in on your emotional health, celebrate growth, and adapt strategies as you evolve.
Therapy Options & Rate Information
| Session Type | Format | Duration | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Consultation | Virtual | 15 mins | Free |
| Intake Assessment | Virtual/In-person (Ventura, CA) | 50 mins | $225 |
| Individual Therapy | Virtual/In-person (Ventura, CA) | 50 mins | $225 |
How to Begin
Start with a Free 15-min Consultation
Let’s check our connection, your goals, and how therapy could support your best self.Schedule an Intake Session
We’ll map your path—your story, your goals, your roadmap to transformation.Continue with Consistent Care
Set yourself up for sustainable change with weekly sessions and self-growth tools.
FAQs about Individual Therapy
Q: Is this therapy confidential?
Absolutely. All sessions are confidential per HIPAA standards, with exceptions only in cases of safety concerns.
Q: I’m not South Asian—can I still work with you?
Yes, definitely. While I specialize in South Asian experiences, I welcome clients of all backgrounds seeking mindful, culturally aware therapy.
Q: Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes—I provide secure online therapy to residents of California and Illinois, as well as in-person sessions in Ventura, CA.
Insight Quizzes
Mindful therapy for anxiety—Anxiety Quiz
Boundary building—Boundaries Quiz
Perfectionism tools—Perfectionism Quiz