About Me
My name is Anjou Parekh, and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in the State of California. I assist individuals facing a wide range of issues, including grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and other life transitions. My varied experience includes working with adults and adolescents in a private practice, a community college, and a hospice center. In all of these settings, I have been honored to meet and support clients from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
I offer talk therapy as well as Brainspotting and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is recognized by organizations such as the American Psychiatric Association and the World Health Organization as an effective form of treatment for trauma and other disturbing experiences. I have certifications as an Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist and as a Clinical Trauma Professional. I am also a certified yoga instructor and blend elements of yoga and mindfulness-based approaches into my sessions as appropriate.
My client-centered, solution-focused approach allows me to use a variety of research-based therapeutic practices to support you in your treatment goals. I provide a confidential, warm, and nonjudgmental environment in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings as you move forward in your life journeys. My perspective is trauma-informed, multicultural, and LGBTQPIA+ affirming.
In my prior public health career, I spent over fifteen years managing healthcare programs for women, children, and families, both domestically and internationally. Through my work in program planning and implementation, I interacted with policy-makers, administrators, healthcare providers, and patients in promoting the health of individuals, families, communities, and the environment. This experience has provided me with a unique macro-level perspective that I bring to my clinical work as it allows me an understanding of the scope of public health issues surrounding individuals and their relationships to their larger community.
Though I was born and raised in Canada and the USA, I have had the privilege of working and living in a variety of countries in both Asia and Latin America, including India, Japan, China, Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. I speak several languages, including Spanish and Gujarati. Currently I reside in San Diego, California.
I look forward to supporting you in your life journey.
Qualifications and Affiliations
Professional Qualifications:
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #7945) in the State of California
Registered telehealth therapist in the State of Florida
Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (Levels I and II)
Trained in Brainspotting (Phase I and Phase II)
Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist
Certified Grief Informed Professional
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional
Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and LGBTQPIA+ issues
Certified in “Psychological First Aid” and “Psychological Health First Aid for COVID-19”
Education:
Master of Science in Counseling, The Johns Hopkins University
Master of Health Sciences in International Health, The Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Spanish, Tufts University
Courses in Spanish at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, Center for Foreign Students
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
Reiki Master-Level Trained (Levels I, II, and III)
Affiliations:
Member of the California Association of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (CALPCC)
Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA)
Member of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
Member of the American Psychological Association (APA)