Skills to Wellness Therapy

Zaheen Allibhoy, LCSW

Expertise

About Me

Hello, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I have been an LCSW for 6 years and have been doing outpatient care since then. I work with individuals from 13 to 64. Prior to getting my license, I worked in a nonprofit setting and gained experience in treating adults who struggled with mood disorders and destructive behaviors. I received my Masters from California State University of Long Beach in 2014 with a specialization in Children, Youth, and Families.

What to Expect

In the first session, I will get to know what brought you in and how long you have been struggling. By getting to know whether this is the first time you have had these symptoms, we will be able to create goals on where you want to be in 6 months.

Biggest Strengths

My strengths as a provider is my flexibility, ability to be straightforward, and calm demeanor. I have been working in an outpatient setting for 6 years and have helped many adults who struggle with transitions in their life.

Treatment Method
Eclectic

My style is eclectic and comes from my training as a social worker. I teach psychoeducation so my patients build insight on their symptoms and behaviors. Once the foundation is strong then I like to use cognitive behavioral therapy to teach how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. By doing this we can reduce your stress, anxiety, or depression. Lastly, I like to use strength based interventions to remind you of your resilience as it is hard to see our abilities when we are depressed or feeling inadequate.

Schedule an Appointment Today

Get in touch today for an initial consultation.

Practice Policy

Appointments and Cancellations

Appointments are scheduled in advance, at a cadence we agree on, based on your goals, treatment needs, and our mutual availability. Payments for each appointment will be made through Headway by debit or credit card or ACH transfer.

You may cancel appointments in advance without charge, as long as it is more than 24 hours in advance. Please reach out to me directly if it is within 24 hours because sometimes I might have openings available to assist you avoid the cancellation fee of $50. No-shows will also be charged a fee of $50.

Availability and After-Hours Emergencies

Providers check for voice mail messages during business hours. Messages left outside of normal hours of operation will be picked up the next business day. If you are experiencing suicidal or homicidal thoughts, are in crisis, or need immediate help, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Contacting Me

I do not answer my phone when I am with clients or otherwise unavailable. At these times, you may leave a message on my confidential voicemail and I will return your call. If you choose to text me, know that it is not secure, so please do not put personal health information. If I need to cancel, I will make every attempt to inform you in advance and if it is last minute, I will reach out as soon as possible and reschedule.

Discharge Process

There are several reasons why we may eventually end our professional relationship. You may decide you would prefer to work with a different provider. I may reach the conclusion you would be better served working with someone else. Regardless of the case, I will first discuss with you the reasons for discharging, and if you request, provide you with a list of other qualified providers. I will also extend the discharge process length if necessary based on your treatment needs, including continuing to provide emergency support for a time-limited period after you have been notified of the end of our treatment relationship.

Please note that ongoing failure to pay for treatment, attend sessions, or communicate with me in a respectful and timely manner can also result in discharge from my practice. In these instances, to ensure you have continued access to care, I will still make every reasonable effort to get in touch with you and provide referrals to a new provider before I consider our relationship ended.