Pooja Ganatra
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)
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!
Practice hours (EST)
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
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