Working With Arati — Who This Is For (and Who It Isn't)
Arati Patel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving high-achieving adults who are exhausted by their own standards.
She specializes in anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout, with particular depth working with South Asian adults, first-generation Americans, and anyone navigating the gap between how capable they look and how depleted they actually feel.
Individual therapy only. Sessions are 50 minutes. Fee is $225/session.
Who This Is For
You may be a good fit if you’re:
- An adult (18+) located in California, Illinois, or New York
- Dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, or people-pleasing that your accomplishments haven’t fixed
- South Asian, first-generation, or navigating cultural identity and family pressure alongside everything else
- Looking for a therapist who won’t make you explain what izzat means or why your parents’ sacrifices feel like a debt you can’t repay
- Ready for direct, substantive work, not just validation
Telehealth only for Illinois and New York clients. In-person and telehealth available in California (Ventura County).
Who This Is Not For
This practice is not the right fit if you:
- Are currently in crisis or experiencing active suicidal ideation, please contact 911 or your nearest emergency room
- Were recently discharged from a psychiatric facility and need a higher level of ongoing support
- Are seeking therapy for a child, adolescent, or teen
- Are looking for couples or family therapy
This isn’t about turning anyone away. It’s about being honest so the right people can find the right care, including you.
How Arati Works
Arati’s approach is direct, culturally attuned, and grounded in evidence, without the wellness-speak.
Modalities include CBT, ACT, IFS-informed work, somatic approaches, and mindfulness-based interventions. Sessions go underneath the anxiety, not just around it.
Individual therapy only. Outpatient care. In-person in Ventura, CA or via telehealth.
Licenses & Locations
Arati is licensed to practice in:
- California — LMFT #105734
- Illinois — LMFT #166.001662
- New York — LMFT #002678
In-person office: 5450 Telegraph Rd., Suite 266, Ventura, CA 93003
Telehealth available statewide in California, Illinois, and New York.