Manisha Parikh, LCSW

Licensed in California · 6 years in practice

Manisha Parikh is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with six years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 74957 · expires April 2026
NPI: 1730852112 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Manisha

Manisha Parikh is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with six years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and depression. She approaches therapy believing each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work.

Her style is straightforward and supportive. Sessions focus on practical steps and on understanding how past experiences affect current feelings and choices.

Background and approach

She listens first, then helps set small, doable goals that fit each person's life. Manisha blends several approaches to match what a person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

Trauma-Focused Therapy is applied when past hurt continues to affect mood or relationships. Client-Centered and Solution-Focused methods guide conversation toward the client’s priorities and immediate problem solving. Typical concerns she addresses include abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, midlife transitions, and post-traumatic stress.

She also works with issues related to self-love and women's issues. Therapy sessions are practical and collaborative. Manisha helps people set achievable steps, track small wins, and adjust the plan as needed.

The aim is clearer coping tools and more confidence in handling daily challenges.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Manisha names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist reflects what is shared, validates feelings, and helps people name their priorities so the work stays relevant to everyday life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replace them with more useful habits. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress because it gives clear strategies to practice between sessions.

Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to how past hurt affects current reactions and relationships. It moves at a pace set by the client and combines grounding and coping skills with deeper processing when the person is ready.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust strategies as needed. This shared planning helps ensure the work is useful and realistic.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging provide quick check-ins, shorter reflections, or support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work from different locations.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt, loneliness, and midlife issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then works with clients to set small, achievable goals and strategies that fit daily life.

What is her professional background?

She has six years of professional experience working with people on stress, trauma, parenting, motivation, and confidence.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed as an LCSW in California.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost and billing work?

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