
Pooja Ganatra
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)
Pooja specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, life transitions, ADHD 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!
Practice hours (EDT)
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
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Emotional Support Animal Assessment
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Location
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
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Blue Home BCBS of UNC – North Carolina
- Medcost – North Carolina
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
P018080, North Carolina
LCAS
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