Manpreet Rai, LMFT – Therapist in Santa Barbara, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Manpreet has a humanistic, eclectic approach to therapy, recognizing that no two individuals are alike. She believes meaningful treatment must be tailored to each patient’s unique experiences, cultural background, and worldview. Manpreet values the full spectrum of human emotion – acknowledging trials, tribulations, joy, and happiness as integral parts of healing. She empowers her patients by reminding them that they are the experts in their own lives while she is a supportive guide on their journey toward growth and self-discovery. Manpreet approaches therapy with authenticity, vulnerability, and a strength-based perspective. Her multicultural background informs her practice, allowing her to connect with patients from diverse walks of life. She has a natural ability to lean into others’ emotions, perspectives, and worldviews with confidence and empathy, offering a safe and welcoming space for healing. Manpreet is passionate about travel and learning, believing that education and understanding help counteract fear and ignorance. She cherishes quality time with her loved ones, enjoys a yummy latte, and explores nature with her German Shepherd, Kobe.
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology – Azusa Pacific University
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Adjustment disorder
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Grief & loss
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Mental health consultation/evaluation
- Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
- LGBTQIA+
- Physical/sexual abuse
- Postpartum mental health
- Women’s mental health
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What patients are saying
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I love my therapist she’s truly helping me
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I’ve been seeing my doctor for a few months now and she’s just lovely. We vibe she understands me and it’s just a really good fit all around. Very very happy.
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It helps me especially my problem.
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It was very helpful regarding my mental health.
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Manpreet has been amazing, she listen, recommends and uplift’s me with encouragement when needed! Love her!
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Manpreet is amazing, her patient care is excellent, her kindness and suggestions to overcome my challenges are right on! I am blessed that I was connected/assigned to her! Thank you for your amazing care
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Manpreet is kind and compassionate. she listens and offers suggestions or practices that can help my current situations at that moment! I think what I love about Manpreet is that she has never made me feel like she is judging me regardless of my situation
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Manpreet Is such a wonderful listener and gives different options on how to look at a situation or how to work in a situation! I really enjoy my appointments instead of dreading that I will be judged.
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My therapist and psychiatrist are so nice and very encouraging. They try to hard to make me feel comfortable and do anything to help me feel better and heard.
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my therapist has been helping me so much with my adhd symptoms and with daily life. she helps me feel validated in my feelings and emotions and always makes me feel supported with what i want to work on
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She was very kind , licensed to what my things were and provided some solutions and feedback appropriately She was amazing