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LPCC, LMHC

Gunjani Patel-Oza, LPCC, LMHC

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Sleeping
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Gunjani

Gunjani Patel-Oza is a licensed mental health professional who blends compassionate, client-centered care with practical strategies to address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With LPCC and LMHC credentials and 17 years of clinical experience, she adapts treatment to each person’s needs, drawing on approaches such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy.

Her practice covers a range of concerns including sleep difficulties, coping with change, compassion fatigue, eating challenges, and the emotional impacts of divorce, loss, or trauma. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment wounds, dissociation, panic, phobias, postpartum depression, shame, and questions of life purpose and self-love.

Sessions emphasize respect, sensitivity, and collaboration as clients explore healing and growth. Gunjani frames therapy as a tailored partnership, combining evidence-informed techniques with empathic listening and coaching when helpful.

She welcomes English-speaking clients in California and accepts international clients, offering flexible formats to fit varied schedules and preferences.

Integrating therapeutic approaches through online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to explore internal parts and cultivate a compassionate, curious relationship with inner experiences, which can be useful for patterns like shame, dissociation, and self-criticism. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility through acceptance and committed action, often helping with anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relational patterns and early attachment experiences to improve current relationship dynamics and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each client to assess which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may integrate elements from several models to create a personalized plan. Clients are invited to give feedback as work progresses so the approach can be adjusted together.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by providing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during schedule changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations. The variety of formats supports different communication styles and needs while keeping the focus on consistent therapeutic progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Common areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, sleep problems, coping with life changes, eating concerns, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues such as abandonment, attachment wounds, panic, phobias, trauma, and self-love.
What therapeutic styles and approaches are used in sessions?
Therapy draws from Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to match methods to each client’s needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician brings 17 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional, relational, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
The therapist holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and is licensed in California; credential details include CA LPCC 4683 and FL LMHC MH14441.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered for online care?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with this clinician?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSleeping disordersCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Eating disordersCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

California, Florida

Languages

English