About Dr. Kanwarjit Pahwa
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Stress Management
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Kanwarjit Pahwa
Dr. Kanwar Pahwa is a licensed counseling psychologist with 9+ years of experience. Prior to that, she provided psychological services in India. Dr. Pahwa’s work is embedded in evidence-based interventions and interpersonal connection. She facilitates her client’s understanding of their concerns in the context of past experiences, attachment styles, and cognitive processes. Her therapeutic style is collaborative, with belief that clients own the inner resources to overcome their challenges, and with support in therapy they can implement ways to get unstuck from the cycle of negative thoughts and maladaptive behaviors.
Dr. Pahwa assists her clients in identifying unhealthy patterns, relationship dynamics and barriers to their goals. She helps find alternative ways of coping, identifying strengths and developing skills that can be utilized lifelong. She believes in assisting her clients to function independently to cope with challenging emotions and relationship conflicts. Dr. Pahwa serves as an ally for her clients and provides gentle interpersonal feedback in the process of becoming their authentic selves. As an immigrant and a person of color, Dr. Pahwa is sensitive to the intersection of identities that contributes to client’s experiences and worldview. She conceptualizes her client’s problems from a multicultural and social justice lens. Dr. Pahwa is passionate to work with clients of diverse identities and immigration statuses.
What should a new client know about working with you?
A new client should know that working with me is a collaborative and supportive experience rooted in evidence-based care, empathy, and respect for your unique life experiences. I believe that you already possess inner strengths and resources to navigate life’s challenges, and my role is to help you recognize and access those strengths while offering guidance and practical tools to move forward.
I approach therapy through a multicultural and social justice lens, with sensitivity to how culture, identity, immigration experiences, and systemic factors shape your worldview and mental health. As an immigrant and person of color, I value creating a space where diverse identities are honored and where you feel seen, understood, and supported. Therapy with me is nonjudgmental, relational, and focused on helping you become more aligned with your authentic self.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My process begins with developing a strong therapeutic relationship and gaining a clear understanding of your concerns, background, and goals. Together, we explore how past experiences, attachment patterns, and thought processes may be influencing current challenges. This collaborative exploration helps identify unhelpful patterns, relationship dynamics, and barriers that may be keeping you stuck.
From there, we work together to develop alternative ways of coping, strengthen emotional regulation, and build skills that support long-term well-being. I provide gentle interpersonal feedback and practical strategies to help you navigate difficult emotions and relationship conflicts more effectively. Over time, the focus shifts toward helping you feel more confident and independent in managing challenges, using tools and insights gained in therapy to support growth and resilience throughout your life.
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Dr. Kanwarjit Pahwa has +21 in-network plans.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $250 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $220-250 for 50 minutes
Office location
Dr. Kanwarjit Pahwa, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
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Education and training
- University of Tennessee, PhD in Counseling Psychology
- Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Master's in Clinical Psychology
- Guru Nanak Dev University, Master's in Psychology
- BBK DAV College for Women (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- American Psychological Association
Awards and publications
- QPR Gatekeeper training: UCI, 2020 & 2021.
- Step-Up against Microaggression: OCCDHE conference, May 2017, ASUCI conference, May 2015 & May 2016.
- Round table on “Case Management”: UC All CAPS conference, August 2015.
- Personality and “Everyday Multicultural Competencies” of Residence Halls’ Peer Counselors. APA Counseling Psychology Conference- Counseling Psychology in Action, Atlanta, 2014.
- The Scientist-Practitioner-Advocate Model: Social Justice Training in Action. APA Counseling Psychology Conference- Counseling Psychology in Action, Atlanta, 2014.
NPI number
1558098459
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What practice does Dr. Kanwarjit Pahwa work with?
Dr. Kanwarjit Pahwa works with Psychological Healing Inc.
Where is Dr. Kanwarjit Pahwa's office located?
Dr. Kanwarjit Pahwa has 2 office locations, including in Los Alamitos and Markleeville, view full addresses on Dr. Pahwa's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kanwarjit Pahwa?
Dr. Kanwarjit Pahwa frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health Consultation, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kanwarjit Pahwa on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Kanwarjit Pahwa speak?
Dr. Kanwarjit Pahwa speaks English.