About Amita:
Amita is a dedicated and empathetic Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW) who has been assisting individuals in healing, growing, and reclaiming their lives since 2014. As a first-generation South Asian therapist, she profoundly understands the complexities of cultural transitions and the specific challenges marginalized communities encounter. Her work is fueled by a sincere commitment to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, survivors of domestic violence, parents, refugees, first responders, veterans, and military personnel. Amita provides a safe and inclusive environment where clients feel valued, understood, and supported as they navigate their most challenging moments.
Amita specializes in helping people break free from the grip of trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional turmoil. Whether you’re overcoming past trauma, struggling with OCD, symptoms of anxiety or depression or finding it hard to regulate your emotions, Amita uses a combination of various evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, EFIT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness practices to help you find clarity, calm, and control. Her goal is to equip you with the tools and resilience you need to move beyond the pain and reclaim your sense of stability and well-being.
Her trauma-informed care empowers you to take back control of your life, reminding you that you are stronger than your circumstances. She helps you challenge negative thoughts, build healthier coping strategies, and find balance amidst overwhelming emotions.
Amita’s warm, personalized and culturally sensitive approach is grounded in empathy and hope. She is here to empower you to overcome life’s challenges, rise above past pain, and step into a future full of possibility. With her by your side, you’ll move from merely surviving to truly thriving—stronger, more resilient, and filled with renewed hope for the life you deserve.
Situations/Diagnosis Supported:
- Trauma, PTSD
- Major Life Transitions (eg: parenting, Immigration, newcomer settlement, retirement)
- Mood disorders (anxiety and depression)
- OCD, Adult ADHD
- Grief and loss
Languages:
- English
- Marathi
- Hindi
- Urdu (spoken)
