In-Person in Pleasant Hill, CA
Online in California
When I was a young adult in my 20s' and navigating therapy for the first time, I wished that there were more therapists with whom I could identify and relate. Now, as a therapist myself, I feel grateful to be in that position for others. I identify as a South Asian/Indian-American woman, an immigrant, 1.5 generation, and a person of color. I am interested in providing services to adults and couples who may be confronting their own identities, individually, in their relationships, in their families, and in the world at large.
I have been in the field of social work for 20 years and have focused on private practice for the past 8 years. My style is respectful, compassionate, and direct. I have extensive experience with goal-oriented approaches, as well as a deep understanding for how social and cultural contexts impact our lives. In addition, my work is influenced by psychoanalytic theory and attachment theory, and is informed by an awareness of trauma, including complex and inter-generational trauma.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $200 for Individual Therapy, $240 for Couples Therapy
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Please do not let financial constraints be a reason to not reach out, please inquire about my sliding scale.
- Out of Network
- No insurance accepted but I can provide a superbill if reimbursement for out of network providers is part of your coverage.
Education & Credentials
Amrit Schneider LCSW
- Female
- License # LCS29231
- Licensed in California
- Practicing Since 2017
Education: Master of Social Work, California State University, East Bay
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Women’s Studies, University of California, Davis
Amrit Schneider Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Pleasant Hill, CA
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: DoxyMe
In our work together, I will bring empathy, knowledge, and experience to the table. Thank you for entrusting me on your journey to self-discovery, healing, acceptance, and well-being.