Ranjan

Dr Ranjan Patel

Psychotherapist

“I'm passionate about helping people--psychotherapy/mindfulness training. Please call for a free phone consult. Online therapy available.”

About Me

I am an MFT psychotherapist in Burlingame, California. I help you with abuse, grief, mood and eating disorders, and family conflicts. I offer individual therapy, advocacy, mindfulness, pain management, and adoption support.

Approach

Motivated by a blend of psychotherapy and mindfulness, my sessions are steady and collaborative, paced to your needs with attention to safety and presence. I meet people in San Mateo and online, and can work in Gujarati when that eases communication. In-session we practice short grounding exercises, track patterns around mood, grief or pain, and map small experiments you can try between meetings to test change. Folks navigating loss, identity, chronic illness or family shifts often find this practical, compassionate rhythm helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

During Covid-19, for our safety, I offer online therapy via HIPAA compliant video calls and/or phone.

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Pain Management

    Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

    Learn more about Relationship Issues

Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

BBSE

MFT

Qualifications

Southern California University Professional Studies

California Institute of Integral Studies

Service Areas

Private Practice Office

In-person & Online

Burlingame

San Mateo, California

United States