Founder & CEO
Ektha Aggarwal, LCSW
Integrative, culturally responsive care shaped around the whole person.ExpertiseKetamine-Assisted Psychotherapy • Spiritual Psychology • South Asian Families
LocationCulver City • Virtual California
Meet the Shakti Therapy Team
Find the Right Therapist Near You
Find a Therapist in Culver City, Torrance & Online.
The right fit changes everything. Meet culturally responsive clinicians who understand anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, identity, and the pressures that shape your life. Looking specifically for anxiety support? Explore anxiety therapy in Culver City and Torrance.
11,000+ sessions
5-star rated
Sessions from $199
Care That Sees the Whole Person
You should not have to translate your life to be understood.
Our therapists bring cultural awareness, clinical skill, and genuine humanity into the room. We look beyond symptoms to understand your nervous system, relationships, identity, history, and the environments you move through.
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Culturally Responsive
Care that makes room for culture, family, identity, immigration, faith, and the realities of living between worlds.
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Trauma-Informed
A thoughtful pace that considers safety, the nervous system, and the ways past experiences can show up in the present.
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Integrative
Evidence-based psychotherapy shaped to the person—not a one-size-fits-all script.
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Personally Matched
A real conversation helps us recommend the therapist whose focus and approach align with what you need.
Meet the Team
Explore each clinician's specialty and style. If you are unsure where to begin, book a complimentary consultation and we will help you choose.
Find a therapist who gets it.
Clinical Supervisor & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
George Alexander, LPCC
Support for men navigating identity, emotional isolation, and life after religion.ExpertiseMen's Mental Health • Faith Deconstruction • Religious Trauma
LocationTorrance on Fridays • Virtual California & Utah
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Dipika Bisht, AMFT
Mind-body therapy grounded in cultural understanding and nervous-system awareness.ExpertiseSomatic Therapy • Trauma • Spiritual Psychotherapy
LocationCulver City • Virtual California
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Miranda Ordoñez, APCC
Bilingual, affirming care for trauma, women's health, and meaningful change.ExpertiseSpanish-Speaking Trauma Therapy • Women's Health • DBT
LocationCulver City & Torrance • Virtual California
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Hasti Vaghani, AMFT
Relationship-centered therapy attentive to culture, family, and inherited patterns.ExpertiseCouples Therapy • Intergenerational Trauma • South Asian Therapy
LocationCulver City & Torrance • Virtual California
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Charlotte Sargent, AMFT
Holistic, trauma-informed therapy for people ready to move beyond survival mode.ExpertiseComplex Trauma • Spiritual Psychology • Holistic Therapy
LocationCulver City • Virtual California
A Simpler Way to Start
You do not need to know which modality or clinician to choose before reaching out. Start with what you are struggling with, and our team will guide the match.
We help you find the right fit.
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Tell us what is going on
Share what you are struggling with and what you hope will feel different.
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Get a thoughtful match
We consider your needs and goals, then recommend a clinician whose focus may align.
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Begin with clarity
Meet your therapist and decide whether the relationship feels right for the work ahead.
In Person & Online
Therapy that meets you where you're at.
Shakti offers in-person therapy in Culver City and Torrance, virtual care across California, and online therapy with George Alexander for clients located in Utah.West Los Angeles
Culver City
Learn about our Culver City therapy office and local services.South Bay
Torrance
Learn about our Torrance therapy office and local services.Virtual Care
Utah
Online therapy with George Alexander for clients located in Utah.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Medical Collaboration
Dr. Matthew Torrington
Dr. Matthew Torrington provides medical collaboration and oversight connected with Shakti's ketamine-assisted psychotherapy services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Finding the right therapist
Clear answers to common questions about choosing a Shakti therapist and accessing care.How do I choose the right therapist?
Consider what you want help with, whether you prefer in-person or online care, and what helps you feel safe, understood, and appropriately challenged. Review each clinician’s specialties and style, use our two-minute therapist matcher, or book a complimentary consultation so our intake team can recommend one or two therapists based on your needs and current availability.Do Shakti therapists offer online therapy?
Yes. Shakti therapists offer online therapy for clients located in California. George Alexander, LPCC, also provides online therapy for clients located in Utah. Availability and licensure vary by clinician, and our intake team can help confirm the right option for your location.Does Shakti offer culturally responsive therapy?
Yes. Culturally responsive care is central to Shakti’s approach. Our therapists consider culture, identity, family, immigration and first-generation experiences, faith, sexuality, and the social contexts that shape mental health without assuming one experience fits everyone.
Your Next Step
You do not have to choose alone.
Tell us what you are struggling with. We will help you identify the therapist whose approach best fits your needs.Not sure who to choose?Answer a few questions and meet one or two therapists who may fit your needs.
