Pooja Ganatra, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)

Pooja Ganatra

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago

Pooja specializes in depression, attachment, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, stress and anxiety, mood disorders, and substance use.

Are you wanting to enhance your mental well-being, foster self-awareness, improve relationships, and find fulfillment? Feeling overwhelmed or struggling? Needing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore yourself & develop coping skills? Want to feel happier, more in control? More in touch with your body? Move past reoccurring problems? I support clients of all ages and backgrounds to address various issues including depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, trauma, ADHD, substance use, relationship conflicts, family conflicts, navigating multi-cultural issues, with particular experience with Asian and American cultures. I offer compassionate therapy tailored to your needs, drawing from mindfulness, ACT, Polyvagal Theory, Ego States Therapy & EMDR to target root causes of emotional distress, develop coping skills, & foster personal growth in a supportive, empowering environment. I use strength-based perspectives to empower applying therapeutic skills in real-world settings. Your story matters, & I'm here to listen without judgment & meet you where you are in your healing journey while working with you to get you to where you want to be... & cracking some jokes along the way!

Remote / In-person
Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati
Emergency number not available
Asian (South)Cisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
10:00 am 3:00 pm
Mon
9:00 am 2:00 pm,
4:00 pm 7:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 12:00 pm,
2:00 pm 4:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 5:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am 3:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People of color
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Academic Coaching
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Emotional Support Animal Assessment
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Location

  • Avance Care

    Office Building

    815 Oberlin Road200Raleigh, NC 27605

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Flat path to the front door

    Getting around

    • Elevators

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Up to$100per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Blue Home BCBS of UNC – North Carolina
  • Medcost – North Carolina
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCSW-A

    P018080, North Carolina

  • LCAS-A

    LCAS-28209, North Carolina

Certificates

  • EMDR Basic Trained

    Personal Training Institute

Education

  • North Carolina State University

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2019

  • North Carolina State University

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2022

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