Business Details
Your Trusted Clinical Psychologist for Couples & Individual Therapy
Founded on the principle that healing occurs through relationships, our practice offers specialized psychological services for couples and individuals. With nearly two decades of clinical experience across diverse settings, we integrate evidence-based approaches like Emotional Focused Therapy and Gottman Method to address emotional disconnection, communication challenges, and trauma recovery. Our board-certified expertise in couples and family psychology is complemented by certifications in group psychotherapy and premarital counseling.We prioritize cultural humility and inclusivity, serving diverse populations including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and intercultural couples. As both practitioners and educators, we maintain active roles in clinical training and diversity consulting while delivering personalized care through virtual and in-person sessions.
Services
Couples Therapy
Sex Therapy
Group Therapy
Individual Psychotherapy
Clinical Consulting
Highlights and features
- 20 years of clinical experience across university counseling, hospital, and private practice settings
- Board certified in couples and family psychology by ABPP
- Specialized training in Emotional Focused Therapy and Gottman Method
- Certified group psychotherapist with expertise in process groups
- Commitment to cultural humility and inclusive treatment approaches
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Professional Psychology
- American Group Psychotherapy Association
- Prepare & Enrich
Services
Couples Therapy
Specialized treatment for couples addressing emotional disconnection, communication challenges, and trust rebuilding. Utilizes evidence-based approaches like Emotional Focused Therapy and Gottman Method to improve relationship dynamics. Focuses on attachment ruptures, parenting struggles, and trauma recovery while maintaining cultural sensitivity for diverse populations including intercultural and LGBTQ+ couples.
Sex Therapy
Targeted interventions for sexual disorders and intimacy challenges within relationships. Combines psychodynamic approaches with practical skill-building to address desire discrepancies and improve sexual communication. Trauma-informed care considers both individual and relational impacts while maintaining cultural contextual awareness in treatment planning.
Group Therapy
Experiential treatment modality fostering interpersonal growth through structured group interactions. Currently offering a South Asian Women's Support Group focusing on cultural identity and relational challenges. Utilizes group dynamics to explore socialization patterns and develop new relational skills in a safe, facilitated environment.
Individual Psychotherapy
Integrative treatment combining psychodynamic exploration with cognitive-behavioral techniques. Addresses mood disorders, trauma recovery, and identity exploration while emphasizing cultural contextual factors. Tailors approach to client needs, balancing insight-oriented exploration with practical skill development for both short-term and ongoing therapeutic goals.
Clinical Consulting
Expert consultation on cultural competency and anti-racism initiatives for organizations. Draws from clinical expertise to address systemic inequities and improve cross-cultural communication. Provides training on microaggressions, identity intersectionality, and inclusive practices for educational and healthcare institutions seeking to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
People
Sejal Patel Psyd
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Board-certified psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience treating couples and individuals. Former MIT staff psychologist and current faculty member at Psychodynamic Couples Institute. Specializes in cultural contextual therapy and trauma recovery while maintaining active roles in clinical education and diversity consulting.
Questions
What types of therapy do you specialize in?
I specialize in couples therapy using Emotional Focused Therapy and Gottman Method, individual psychotherapy integrating psychodynamic and CBT approaches, and group psychotherapy for interpersonal process work.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider for all insurance plans. Clients with PPO coverage can submit claims for possible reimbursement using therapy codes 90847 (couples) or 90837 (individual).
Are virtual sessions available?
Yes, I offer virtual therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access while maintaining secure, HIPAA-compliant communication.
What are your availability hours?
I have limited availability and maintain office hours in Cambridge on Mondays. Please contact me directly for current scheduling options.
Do you offer sliding scale fees?
I reserve five therapy slots for lower-income couples who cannot afford standard fees while maintaining quality care access.
What populations do you work with?
I work with diverse couples including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, interfaith, and polyamorous relationships, as well as individual clients facing trauma, mood disorders, or cultural identity challenges.
