Ami Patel, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Ami is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Ami is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Ami
- 9 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
I help clients create practical, sustainable tools for a healthier life while offering a safe, supportive space to explore their stories. As a certified EMDR therapist with advanced training in somatic and attachment-focused EMDR, I specialize in helping you reprocess distressing experiences so they no longer keep you stuck. Using a depth-oriented, body-based approach alongside CBT, Psychodynamic, and DBT skills, we’ll address nervous system patterns, shift unhelpful beliefs, and strengthen coping strategies—building a grounded, empowered path toward lasting change.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Licenses
Ami Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376807636.
- LMFT · California · 99802 · Renews January 2027
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ami Patel offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Ami Patel works with clients by video conferencing.
What language(s) does Ami Patel speak?
Ami Patel speaks English.
How many years of experience does Ami Patel have?
Ami Patel has 9 years of experience.
Where is Ami Patel licensed to practice?
Ami Patel is licensed to practice in California.
Does Ami Patel accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Ami Patel accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Ami Patel accept insurance?
Yes, Ami Patel accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Healthnet, and MHN.
Does Ami Patel accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Ami Patel does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Ami Patel offer?
Ami Patel offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
How do I get started with Ami Patel?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey.