Amrit Schneider, LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker

When I was a young adult in my 20’s and navigating therapy for the first time, I wished that there were more therapists with whom I could identify and relate. Now, as a therapist myself, I feel grateful to be in that position for others.  I identify as a South Asian/Indian-American woman, an immigrant, 1.5 generation, and a person of color. I am interested in providing services to adults and couples who may be confronting their own identities, individually, in their relationships, in their families, and in the world at large.

I have been in the field of social work for 20 years and have focused on private practice for the past 5 years.  My style is respectful, compassionate, and direct. I have extensive experience with goal-oriented approaches, as well as a deep understanding for how social and cultural contexts impact our lives. In addition, my work is influenced by psychoanalytic theory and attachment theory, and is informed by an awareness of trauma, including complex and inter-generational trauma.

I am a licensed clinical social worker serving clients in and around Berkeley, California, as well as online. As your therapist, it is my priority to create a therapeutic atmosphere that promotes growth and positive change, for you. I look forward to working with you to addresses your challenges and realize your goals. Therapy is a process that can move you toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the life you desire.

Treatment Approach

field pathI use a variety of approaches to address my clients unique needs, such as cognitive-behavioral, emotionally focused therapy, feminist, narrative, psychodynamic, and relational psychotherapy.  I then move toward a tailored treatment plan and approach that includes tools to help sustain the growth experienced in regular therapy.

Additionally, there is a growing body of research that supports the practice of self-compassion and mindfulness in psychotherapy. Neuroscience research reveals individuals that practice these techniques are happier, more resilient, and better equipped to heal painful memories from the past. It is my honor and mission to help my clients move past what’s blocking them from reaching their full potential individually and in their relationships.

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”

– James Baldwin

Education & Credentials:

  • License #: LCS29231
  • License State: California
  • Practicing Since: 2017
  • Education: Master of Social Work, California State University, East Bay
    Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Women’s Studies, University of California, Davis
  • Practicing ONLY IN CALIFORNIA (Virtual Sessions any location within the state)