Anupama Masih

Calm-focused therapy grounded in practical skills

LMFT California

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Anupama

Anupama Masih is a licensed marriage and family therapist bringing two decades of clinical experience to her practice in California.

Background and approach

She emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a practical, skills-based way to help people manage symptoms of stress, anxiety, panic, depression, and grief while addressing complex issues like trauma, abuse, domestic violence, and infidelity. Her work blends structured therapeutic tools with attentive listening to create plans tailored to each person's circumstances and goals.

Rooted in respect and compassion, she adapts conversations and interventions to meet individual needs, including incorporating faith-based perspectives when helpful for Christian clients. Anupama focuses on building coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and supporting recovery from intimacy-related concerns and parenting challenges.

Prospective clients can expect a collaborative approach that honors their values and pace, with practical steps toward greater emotional balance and improved daily functioning.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more balanced patterns; it is often used to address anxiety, panic, depression, and stress by teaching practical coping strategies and problem-solving skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing reactionary behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommends techniques or a combination of methods to best support progress. This means treatment plans are adjusted over time as goals evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access care from different locations and to fit sessions into busy schedules. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured interventions and ongoing support while accommodating individual routines and communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

This therapist works with issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, depression, grief, domestic violence, infidelity, and panic disorder or attacks.

What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?

Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), using evidence-informed strategies to build coping skills and emotional regulation tailored to the client's needs.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and relational challenges.

What credentials and location information should I know?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with California license CA LMFT 42271 and practices in California.

Which languages are available for therapy sessions?

Sessions are offered in English according to the profile details provided.

In what session formats can I work with this therapist?

She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issues

Additional focus areas

Domestic violenceInfidelityPanic disorder and panic attacks

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English