Renata Halwani, LPCC, CA | Psychotherapist

About Renata Halwani

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Peer Relationship Struggles

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Stress

Coping Mechanism Development

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Exposure Response Prevention

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Renata Halwani

You look put-together on the outside while inside your mind loops through intrusive and obsessive thoughts, loud anxiety, “what if” spirals, self-criticism, or the weight of a transition you didn’t expect to be this hard. If this feels familiar, I’m the therapist people turn to when their inner world feels confusing or private to untangle alone. My approach My approach is gentle, grounding, and direct when needed. I blend CBT, ERP, and mindfulness to help you face thoughts and feelings instead of fearing or avoiding them. We move at your pace, build tolerance for uncertainty, interrupt unhelpful patterns, and support changes that bring you closer to the life you want. My focus I work with adults who think deeply, feel quietly, and carry more than anyone realizes. This is a space to bring the thoughts you hide, the fears you dismiss, and the patterns you can’t quite shift on your own. You bring your internal experience; I bring the expertise to help you understand and work through it with direction and compassion. My communication style I listen closely for the patterns beneath your words and reflect them with honesty and care. In challenging moments, you can expect calm guidance, thoughtful questions, and space to slow down and understand yourself more deeply. My journey to mental healthcare I was drawn to this work by a curiosity about the mind and an understanding of what it feels like to carry so much internally while appearing composed. I’ve always noticed the emotions people do not voice. This instinct guides my approach, offering guidance, knowledge, and a safe space to explore what lies beneath the surface. My goals for you We shape goals collaboratively based on what feels most important to you, adapting them as your needs naturally shift. As your insight grows, so does your confidence and sense of self-trust. Our work focuses on consistent, meaningful progress that creates real and lasting change.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

University of San Diego, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1619580172

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What practice does Renata Halwani work with?

Renata Halwani works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Renata Halwani?

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