Hi! I’m Ektha Aggarwal, YOUR licensed psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, specializing in serving the South Asian community across California.

As the Founder of Shakti Therapy & Healing Services & Jiva Mental Health, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting South Asian mental health, I am passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces for healing. As a first-generation South Asian therapist, I deeply understand the unique challenges of navigating cultural duality—the delicate balance of honoring ethnic traditions while adapting to Western norms. Many of my clients wrestle with expectations around career success, marriage, family roles, or cultural identity, feeling torn between what their community expects of them & what they want for themselves. This can leave YOU feeling “not enough” in either world, carrying shame, self-doubt, or even resentment.

If you feel overwhelmed by parental pressure, struggles in marriage or dating, or confusion about YOUR identity, you are not alone. These challenges, combined with stigma around mental health, often lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety, or guilt. Together, we’ll explore how these pressures impact your relationships with family, friends, & yourself. We’ll cultivate the courage you need to break generational patterns, set boundaries, & reconnect with your authentic self.

As Shannon Alder beautifully said, “Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when YOU are ready to face the questions YOU have been avoiding YOUR whole life.” Healing starts when YOU allow yourself to explore these questions & embrace YOUR journey.

At Shakti Therapy, I combine evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based Psychology, & Inner Child Work with holistic approaches such as Trauma-Focused Yoga, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, & Crystal Healing. My culturally sensitive approach honors YOUR lived experiences, helping YOU navigate:

Parental pressure around career, marriage, or life choices.
Challenges in marriage or dating that stem from cultural expectations or generational beliefs.
Identity confusion as you reconcile your heritage with YOUR individuality.
Intergenerational trauma & the unspoken burdens passed down through family.
Healing begins with love—love for the person in the mirror who has endured so much and still shows resilience. Together, we’ll turn YOUR pain into empowerment, YOUR struggles into strengths, and YOUR wounds into wisdom.

If you are ready to reclaim your Shakti—your inner power—& create a life filled with joy & fulfillment, contact me today. I’m here to walk this journey with YOU, & TOGETHER, we can navigate life’s challenges & help you thrive.