Individual therapy in San Francisco & online across California.
A confidential, one-on-one space to slow down and look at what's actually going on — without performing, translating, or managing how it lands for anyone else.
Is It Time for Individual Therapy?
Maybe nothing's technically "wrong," but something feels off and you can't quite name it. Maybe you're managing anxiety, low mood, or old patterns on your own and it's getting harder to hold together. You don't need a crisis as your reason to start — wanting things to feel different is reason enough.
What We Help With
Anxiety and chronic stress
Depression and low mood
Self-esteem and self-acceptance
Relationship patterns — even when you come in alone, your relationships come with you
The specific pressure of being a high achiever or founder
Cultural identity, immigration, and family expectations
Grief, loss, and major life transitions
Burnout and work-life balance
How We Approach Individual Therapy
We take a relational approach — understanding where a pattern comes from and building practical tools to work with it, side by side.
Psychodynamic & Attachment-Informed Therapy
This is where we start: understanding your story, including your childhood experiences and your relationship with your parents or caregivers. Many of your patterns — what feels safe, what triggers you, what you expect from yourself and others — were shaped there.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Once a pattern is named, CBT gives us concrete tools to work with it — catching an unhelpful thought in the moment and building a more accurate, less punishing one in its place.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps you make room for difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, and reconnect with your own values so your choices come from what matters to you, not fear.
Self-Compassion Practice
Part of this work is learning to be an adult to yourself — steady and caring enough to catch an old belief in the moment and choose something different.
Your therapist draws from these based on what you actually need — there's no one-size-fits-all protocol here.
Meet the Team
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Manali Deolalkar
Licensed Therapist
Individual Therapy - 250$/session
Couples Therapy - 290$/session
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Melanie Lei
Licensed Therapist
Individual Therapy - 200$/session
Couples Therapy - 250$/session
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Meghna Das
Licensed Therapist
Individual Therapy - 150$/session
Couples Therapy - 175$/session
What Sets Us Apart
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
South Asian Therapy
Immigrant Therapy
Inclusive Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
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It depends on you and what's bringing you in. We'll talk through what you're working with during your consultation and build a plan from there.
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Most clients start weekly and see meaningful shifts within a few months, though this varies by person. We check in on progress and adjust together.
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Yes — online anywhere in California, plus in-person sessions in San Francisco.
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We're out-of-network. Most clients pay directly and use a superbill for reimbursement — ask us about this during your consultation.
You Belong Here 🌟
Whether you’re the first in your family to seek therapy, or you’ve been on this journey for a while, we’re here to walk alongside you. Think of us as a mix of thought partners, compassionate guides, and cheerleaders—here to help you rewrite the story you want to live. Your culture, your struggles, and your dreams all matter—and we’re honored to hold space for them.