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Abby Shah

MA, AMFT

In-person and telehealth therapy in the San Francisco East Bay

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Welcome

I’m glad you’re here. Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you can feel daunting. Here's what you may want to know about working with me.

How it Works

My Approach

In my practice, I enjoy supporting clients in exploring the "messy middle" that can emerge during life transitions. For new parents, this might look like discussing the balance between demanding careers, raising a family, and maintaining their own identities. For adults, this might mean taking a step back and reexamining old patterns that are no longer serving them. For couples and families, our work could involve fostering effective communication and flexibility as individuals change and grow. For teens, we may explore shifting identities and values as they build independence.

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My work is informed not only by my formal training as a therapist, but also by my own experiences. I worked in the corporate and tech worlds for 15 years, so I understand the challenges of those environments. I have also built and run programs that address gender bias and provide information and community support for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

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My style is relational and non-judgmental. My approach is integrative, meaning that I use a variety of theoretical orientations including humanistic and existential (considering what matters and creates meaning for each of us), psychodynamic and attachment-based (examining how our early experiences may impact our patterns today), and post-modern (taking into account the ways the systems in which we live affect our human experiences).  

Policies and Fees

Policies and Fees

I offer sessions in-person in my Lafayette office or via telehealth.​

 

Rate: $160 per 50 minute session. For clients who are unable to pay the full fee, I have a limited number of sliding scale spots available.​

 

I do not take insurance but can provide a super bill upon request for insurance reimbursement. 

Credentials

Masters in Counseling Psychology

The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA

Bachelors in Psychology

Stanford University, Stanford, CA

Contact

Contact

Please reach out to set up a free 20-minute consultation.

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abbyshahtherapy@gmail.com

(925) 444-0614

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Bay Area Psychotherapy Institute (BAPTI)

3470 Mt Diablo Blvd

Suite A200

Lafayette, CA 94549

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