Kamal Ahmed(He/Him/His)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
California
Adolescent mental health-College & graduate student mental health-Men's health-Anxiety- Relationship issues-Family issues-
Kamal Ahmed
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Professional statement
Kamal Ahmed LMFT is a holistic psychotherapist in the Sacramento are who provides support for teens, young adults, college students, and men who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and motivation.
Kamal is a Certified Brainspotting therapist who also uses interventions and knowledge from Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment theory so his clients better understand why they are feeling stuck and learn effective ways on getting unstuck. He aims to help people develop more self-awareness and self-acceptance by teaching them practical tools, such as self-regulation and healthy social skills so they can handle life’s challenges with more confidence and ease.
As an avid athlete, Kamal brings with him a coaching edge to his sessions which helps his clients stay focused on their goals so they can get the results they’re looking for. He is strength-based and solution focused and is interactive during sessions. He deeply enjoys teaching his clients how to claim, express, and live their truths.
Work and Education
Private practice
County of Santa Clara
Sofia University, MACP, 2013
San Jose State University, BA, 2012
Licensure
California: LMFT112428Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional dysregulation
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression
Men's health - Expertise in working with adult men; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges and promote physical and mental health
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Families
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
Kamal Ahmed is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Loyola Marymount University Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
- Pomona College Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
- University of Southern California Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$185 (50min)
- Sliding scale:$165 - $185
- Initial session:$165 (50min)
- Couples sessions:$200 (90min)
- Family sessions:$200 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- PayPal
- Venmo
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- As needed
Client testimonials
"Brief but informative call. Thank you!"
- Zencare client • November 2022"We feel lucky to have found Kamal for support. We enjoy his gentle and direct approach."
- Zencare client • December 2022Book a Free Initial Consultation
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