Menuka Senaratne, LPCC, CA | Psychotherapist

About Menuka Senaratne

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Women's Issues Therapy

Codependency

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Work-Related Counseling

Peer Relationship Struggles

Stress

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Attachment-based

Compassion Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Culturally Sensitive

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Menuka Senaratne

Hi there, I'm Menuka! My name is Menuka Senaratne, and I am a licensed professional counselor dedicated to helping people access their inner strengths and effect change in their personal lives. I value being of service to others-a passion that stems from my commitment to empowering motivated individuals to develop healthy coping skills, express their needs, and resolve issues to achieve happiness and self-actualization. I hold a Master's in Counseling from Palo Alto University, which has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to support my clients effectively. My approach I offer a compassionate and collaborative space for individuals seeking growth and healing. My therapeutic approach combines evidence-based methods, including cognitive-behavioral, somatic, trauma, and emotion-focused theories, to address each client's unique needs. By integrating these modalities, I support clients in building self-awareness, processing difficult emotions, and fostering resilience. Together, we work toward meaningful change and empowerment, tailoring each session to create a safe and supportive environment for exploration and transformation. My focus I enjoy working with older teens, adults, and couples and have experience treating mood-related disorders such as anxiety and depression, relationship issues, family dysfunction, multicultural issues, and trauma. My communication style I prioritize fostering an emotionally safe and collaborative environment for my clients. My approach is rooted in empathy and active listening, allowing me to deeply understand my clients' experiences and build a genuine therapeutic connection.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

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Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

Palo Alto University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1932848371

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What practice does Menuka Senaratne work with?

Menuka Senaratne works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Menuka Senaratne?

Menuka Senaratne frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Menuka Senaratne on their profile.