Pinkal Shah

Pinkal Shah accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Centivo, and Health Net. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Pinkal Shah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Pinkal is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Pinkal’s California license number is 135426, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Pinkal Shah has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Pinkal’s education and training include MS - Counseling Psychology, California State University, Bakersfield. Over that time, Pinkal has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students.

Pinkal Shah works with Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Phobias, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Pinkal spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Pinkal is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Pinkal Shah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Pinkal’s style is action-oriented, authentic, calming, engaging, and open-minded. In Pinkal’s words: “I provide safe, accepting, and culturally sensitive services to clients experiencing emotional stress.”

Pinkal Shah (she/her) offers therapy in English and Hindi. Pinkal identifies as South Asian.

Pinkal Shah offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 25350 Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia. Pinkal is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Pinkal Shah is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Pinkal will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Pinkal’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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