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Manisha Parikh, LCSW

California LCSW supporting growth and resilience
  • Anxiety and trauma support
  • Parenting and caregiver help
  • Client-centered care

About Manisha Parikh

Manisha Parikh, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is a California-licensed therapist with over six years of professional experience. She works with people navigating stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, motivation and confidence, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Her practice also focuses on issues such as abandonment and attachment, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, midlife transitions, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.

Manisha approaches therapy from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective that honors each person as the expert on their own life. She combines client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help clients identify patterns, set realistic goals, and build practical skills. Her familiarity with trauma-focused and solution-focused approaches enables her to tailor support for those recovering from past harm or seeking concrete steps forward.

She believes taking the first steps toward change requires courage, and she aims to support and empower people through that process. Manisha frames the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership - together exploring the client’s story, uncovering strengths, and practicing strategies that align with their goals and values.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Manisha Parikh have?

Manisha Parikh has 6 years of professional experience.

Is Manisha Parikh a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details: CA LCSW 74957.

In which languages does Manisha Parikh provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Manisha Parikh located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Manisha Parikh as my therapist?

You can work with Manisha Parikh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Manisha Parikh work with international clients?

Yes, Manisha Parikh works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Manisha Parikh cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Manisha often draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and collaboration so the client’s priorities guide the work. This approach helps people who want a compassionate space to explore their story and build on existing strengths.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and can be effective for stress, anxiety, low mood, and many everyday challenges. For those impacted by traumatic experiences, trauma-focused therapy offers targeted ways to process difficult memories and reduce their ongoing impact.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Manisha works with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques collaboratively over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and some work can continue through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, support access across distances, and provide multiple ways to engage with licensed professionals and therapists depending on what feels most helpful.

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