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SD Shanti

Registered Psychological Associate Valderrama Psychological, P.C.
Available next week
Specialties: Fears/Phobias, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Grief, Multicultural Concerns

Introduction

Hello! My name is SD Shanti. I am a Psychological Associate (CA #94028109, supervised by Josie Valderrama PSY27913) based in San Francisco and serve people across California via tele-therapy. I offer care that is based on research and sensitive to people’s experiences of traumas. I am experienced in and passionate about helping people in the following areas: Medical and dental related anxiety and phobia Job stress, burnout and toxic workplace and their negative impact on physical and emotional health and stress spillover into family life Cross cultural issues related to the stress of immigration, the workplace, and cross-cultural relationships Coping with illness such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and autoimmune disorders Coping with loss and grief

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Asian

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Highlights

  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • Registered Psychological Associate #94028109 (CA)

Specialties

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Classes
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Vegetarian/Vegan
  • Feminism
  • People with Disabilities
  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • French
  • German
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Urdu

Faiths

  • Hindu
  • Buddhist
  • Christian
  • Multi-Faith
  • Islam
  • Interfaith
  • Jain
  • Jewish
  • Agnostic
  • Sikh
  • Taoist

Payment options

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Initial consultation $0
  • Psychotherapy, 45 min $200

Locations

SD Shanti PhD

Frequently asked questions

Is SD Shanti accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? SD Shanti is not currently accepting new clients.
Does SD Shanti offer telehealth appointments? SD Shanti does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does SD Shanti specialize in? SD Shanti specializes in the following areas: Chronic Illness, Fears/Phobias, Grief, Multicultural Concerns, and Burnout.
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