Ashwini Gupta, LMFT

Values-guided therapy with grounded, intuitive support

ACT informed care
Mindfulness based support
Spiritually informed perspective

About Ashwini Gupta

Ashwini Gupta, LMFT, is a therapist with more than 20 years of experience supporting people through life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and the search for deeper meaning and growth. She brings a warm, grounded, and non-judgmental presence to therapy, helping clients feel supported as they explore what is painful, confusing, or stuck, while also moving toward choices that better reflect what matters most to them.

Her work is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based practices, and Vedanta. ACT is a practical, evidence-informed approach that helps people build psychological flexibility - learning new ways to relate to difficult thoughts and emotions while taking action guided by personal values. Vedanta offers a spiritual lens that emphasizes the soul’s nature, the oneness of existence, and the possibility of finding meaning within human experience. Together, these influences support clients in reconnecting with inner wisdom, clarifying purpose, and building a life that feels more aligned and intentional.

In addition to therapy, Ashwini also maintains a private practice that includes intuitive life coaching, shamanic practice, animal communication, and soul-level intuitive channeling. These services are separate from traditional therapy, yet they shape the intuitive and spiritually informed way she shows up for therapy clients, with an ongoing intention to help people feel more connected to themselves, their values, and the larger web of life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Addictions LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ashwini Gupta have?

Ashwini Gupta has 20 years of experience supporting clients through a range of concerns and life transitions.

Is Ashwini Gupta a licensed therapist?

Yes. Ashwini Gupta is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). She holds the following licenses: NV LMFT 5158-R and VT LMFT 100.0134495.

In which languages does Ashwini Gupta provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English, Hindi, and Tamil.

Where is Ashwini Gupta located?

Ashwini Gupta is located in California.

How can I work with Ashwini Gupta as my therapist?

You can work with Ashwini Gupta through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to get support in a way that fits your schedule and comfort level.

Does Ashwini Gupta work with international clients?

Yes. Ashwini Gupta works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ashwini Gupta cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Integrating Practical Tools and Deeper Meaning in Online Therapy

Ashwini Gupta, LMFT, draws from approaches that support both day-to-day coping and a clearer sense of purpose. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients change their relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings, so they can make room for what shows up internally while taking steps guided by personal values. This can be especially helpful when anxiety, depression, stress, or life transitions make it hard to move forward.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and ongoing relationships shape patterns in closeness, trust, and communication. It can be useful for relationship challenges, intimacy-related concerns, and recurring dynamics that show up with partners or family. Client-Centered Therapy offers a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore experiences at their own pace, strengthening self-understanding and self-direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ashwini works collaboratively, helping clients clarify goals and preferences and adjusting the focus over time so therapy feels relevant and workable.

Online therapy also makes support more accessible. Sessions can take place through video calls or phone, and clients can use live chat or text-based messaging when that format fits better. This flexibility can help clients stay engaged between sessions and build momentum in a way that matches real-life schedules.

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