Aanya Singhal, AMFT
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #163688, California)
Employed and Supervised by David F. Khalili, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Integrative therapy for trauma, relationships, and self-worth
Whether you're working through past trauma, navigating a relationship, or trying to feel more at home in yourself, I meet you where you are. My approach is tailored to you, not a one-size-fits-all plan, and it's built on the belief that you already have what you need inside you. My job is to help you find it.
MY APPROACH
I'm warm, collaborative, and straightforward. I approach every client with cultural humility, and a trauma-informed lens. My work is evidence based, and I move at your pace. I won't push you before you're ready, but I will offer healthy challenges when they can help you grow.
My Methods:
Solution-Focused Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
EMDR
Emotionally Focused Therapy
The Gottman Method (couples)
Narrative Therapy
Somatic
WHO I WORK WITH
I work with individuals and couples navigating:
Relationship or marriage challenges
Self-love and acceptance
Trauma or PTSD, including childhood trauma
Sexual dysfunction or intimacy concerns
General women's issues
Services available both in-person in San Francisco and via telehealth throughout California.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Process Together
Hypothesizing: We build rapport and I get to know your presentation and life experience through assessment and intake, so we can define together what's going on and why.
Planning: I identify the integrative approach of therapeutic models and interventions best suited to your presenting concerns and goals.
Conversing and Practicing: We put those interventions into practice together through questions, statements, and directives tailored to you.
Feedback: We reflect on what's working (and what’s not) and refine as we go.
Repeat as Necessary: Therapy isn't linear, so we revisit and adjust as needed.
ABOUT ME
Before graduate school, my background was in neurobiology, research, and the medical field, including time assisting with female reproductive health treatment. I use my background to address mental health holistically through the mind-body connection.
Education & Credentials:
MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, Northwestern University (2026)
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #163688, California)
Employed and Supervised by Licensed Therapist, David F Khalili, LMFT
Training & Certifications:
Trained in EMDR through Thrive Trainings and Publications (EMDRIA approved); certification verification in progress
Trained in the Integrative Systemic Therapy framework through Northwestern University
IN MY FREE TIME
I love spending time outdoors, whether that's hiking, backpacking, or camping, and I'm always up for travel. I stay active with weight training, yoga, and taekwondo, and I unwind with standup comedy specials. I enjoy plant-based cooking and trying new restaurants, and you'll often find me at a house or EDM concert or festival. I also love interior design and putting outfits together, and I'm a people person who genuinely enjoys connecting with others.
What I'm like: outgoing, approachable, and inclusive. My most important values are empathy, love, integrity, authenticity, adventure, and loyalty.
FEES & INSURANCE
Session Rates
50-minute sessions: $190
75-minute sessions: $235
Insurance: I accept Optum and United Healthcare insurance plans.
For other insurance plans, I'm out of network but can provide superbills for you to submit for potential reimbursement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you work with couples? Yes! I work with clients navigating various relationship and marriage challenges, including intimacy and sexual dysfunction concerns.
What's your approach to sex and intimacy issues? Sex-positive and shame-free. I help you identify what's getting in the way of the intimacy or sexual connection you want, whether that's desire discrepancies, performance anxiety, communication challenges, or relational dynamics.
Are you LGBTQ+ affirming? Yes. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals, and understand the intersection of queer identity, trauma, and belonging.
Are you EMDR trained? I've completed EMDR training and consultation through Thrive Trainings and Publications, an EMDRIA-approved program. My formal certification verification is in progress.
Do you offer in-person sessions? Yes! I offer both in-person sessions in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco, and telehealth throughout California.
What insurance do you accept? I accept Optum and United Healthcare. For other insurance plans, I'm out of network but can provide superbills for potential reimbursement.