Arati Patel
I’m a first-generation South Asian American therapist who works with students navigating anxiety, academic pressure, identity exploration, perfectionism, and cultural or family expectations. College can feel overwhelming—especially when you're trying to meet high standards or carry the weight of multiple identities. I offer a compassionate, culturally aware space to slow down, be heard, and reconnect with your true self. My approach is holistic and mindfulness-based, blending evidence-based therapy with tools from yoga, meditation, and Eastern psychology. I offer virtual sessions in CA and IL, and in-person sessions in Ventura, CA.
Specialties
Anger management Anxiety Career Concerns College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Grief and Loss Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sleep Social Anxiety Stress Stress from AcademicsInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Arati Patel is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Allegiance Optum Oscar Oxford UMR UnitedHealthcare UTHSC Student Insurance (StudentResources)Paperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Rates
| First session | $225 |
| Ongoing sessions | $225 |
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | -- |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Attachment-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Emotion-focused therapy Existential Holistic Integrative Meditation Mind-Body Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Multicultural Narrative Person-Centered Positive Psychology Relational Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based SupportiveModalities
Couples IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
Artists First-Gen Immigrants People of ColorMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 12
- License(s): CA-105734, IL-166.001662
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English, Gujarati
- Race(s): Asian or Asian American
- Gender(s): Woman
- Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
- Religion(s): Buddhist, Hindu