Therapist

Virtual

Pooja Parashar

Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Family

Specializes in ADHD·Anxiety·Cultural/Ethnic Issues·Depression·Divorce/Blended Family Issues·Grief/Bereavement·Postpartum Issues·PTSD·Stress·Trauma·Women's Reproductive Issues (IVF, etc.)

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Hi! I’m Pooja Parashar, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with a Master’s from USC. I’m passionate about making therapy accessible & breaking the stigma of seeking help, especially with clients of color. My approach centers on building an empathic connection & meeting you where you are. I offer virtual & in-person services for adults, couples, & teens, specializing in trauma, communication issues, & anxiety, viewing clients holistically within their broader life context. I strive to create a healing environment by tailoring therapy to your needs. I am deeply committed to offering a supportive space where you can truly feel safe and heard. Using modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), IFS, & Narrative Therapy, I guide you in processing trauma, uncovering core beliefs, & fostering growth & well-being. I care about helping my clients help themselves by setting realistic goals that allow them to thrive. I love to plant therapeutic seeds with my clients & hope that my clients blossom. Healing starts from within, which allows clients to build a strong foundation of self-care in their sessions. Clients often see increased self-awareness, resilience, & a deeper connection to their true potential. Clients feel empowered in becoming their best selves & learn useful coping skills as they work toward their goals. With compassion & care, I create a space where you can go from surviving to thriving!

About Pooja Parashar

LOCATION Pooja Parashar, MFT, Telehealth, San Francisco

Focus areas Adolescents · Adults · Couples · Family

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Languages: English

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University of Southern California (USC Rossier School of Education, Master of Marriage and Family Therapy)

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, University of California, Irvine)

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology, University of California, Irvine)

Accepted Insurances: Alameda Alliance · Anthem · Blue Shield · Carelon Behavioral Health Strategies · Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc · CCA · Cigna · ComPsych · Health Plan San Mateo · KAISER · Magellan · Provider Network of America · United Behavioral Health · WELLFLEET

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APPOINTMENT TIME 09:45pm on Wed, Sep 24, 2025

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