Therapy for high-achieving professionals experiencing exhaustion, anxiety, and work-life imbalance in California.

Hi, I’m Shoma! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #132124) providing video telehealth services throughout California. I specialize in therapy for high achievers, first responders, healthcare workers, and mental health professionals who spend their days carrying everyone else’s emergencies and are ready to reclaim their own peace.

When you operate at a high level, your professional life is a masterclass in control, but your personal life shouldn't feel like another shift to survive. Success loses its meaning when you come home to an empty house or a relationship defined by power struggles and exhaustion. It is incredibly common to work doubly hard, masking your own stress behind a wall of professional competence.

You have a vibrant, successful life waiting for you outside of your uniform, clinic, or office, and I am here to help you create it. My approach is warm, active, and forward-moving, focused on empowering you from day one. Instead of traditional open-ended venting, we will collaborate on proactive, actionable strategies designed to help you regain clarity, find your momentum, and establish healthy, supportive boundaries. Using Narrative and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we will identify your core strengths and practice tangible, real-world tools during every session so you always leave feeling confident and fully prepared for daily life.

  • What Does Therapy Look Like?

    After you book a consultation, we’ll have a FREE 15-minute phone call to discuss your concerns, understand what you’re looking for, and see whether we’re a good fit.

    If we decide to move forward, sessions are 60 minutes, and we’ll typically meet weekly to start. As therapy progresses, session frequency can increase or decrease depending on your needs, goals, and schedule.

    My goal is to make therapy practical, flexible, and tailored to you—not to keep you in therapy longer than you need to be. We’ll work together to find a pace and approach that supports meaningful, lasting change.

  • Where Do I Go?

    I work virtually, so therapy is convenient, flexible, and easy to access. You can attend a session from wherever you feel most comfortable—whether that’s at home, in a private office, or another quiet space anywhere in California.

    Sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, and your therapy documents and personal information are handled through secure, HIPAA-compliant systems designed to protect your privacy and confidentiality.

    I’ll make the process simple and help you get everything set up. All you need is a private space, an internet connection, and a device with a camera. No commute, no waiting room, and no added stress—just convenient, confidential access to therapy when and where it works for you.

  • Off the clock

    When I’m off the clock, my time belongs to my family. Between my husband, our active toddler, and our dog, there is never a dull moment. We love traveling, hiking, and long beach walks, balanced by quiet nights spent reading a good paperback. Managing both a thriving practice and a busy household keeps life moving fast. More importantly, it gives me a firsthand understanding of the beautiful chaos of modern life—and the exact tools needed to balance a high-achieving career with family life.

Let’s Get in Touch

I’m here to help. Let’s talk.

Email
shomaraocounseling@gmail.com

Phone
323-529-3585