About Me
Sometimes the hardest step is the first one. If you feel you need it, please reach out for help. I would be honored to help on your journey.
Hi! I'm Toby
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #89672). I’ve been lucky enough to work in the fields of mental health and sex and gender for over ten years and I am still grateful and excited to be here.
In my career, I’ve had the privilege of helping members of the LGBTQIA+ community on a wide variety of issues. Everything from depression, anxiety, crisis management, couples and marriage counseling to gender dysphoria and gender-affirming therapy. I’ve also had a lot of experience supporting HIV-positive and trans* clients.
My Modalities:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Relational Therapy
How does my process work?
Initial Consultation Call
During this brief call, we'll get to know each other a little better to see if we're a good fit. I'll also ask about your motivations for contacting me and your goals.
Book Your Session
Next, it's time to book your first session so we can get started. I offer in-person appointments at either of my offices or we can schedule telehealth appointments.
Experience Your Growth
Once we get started, you just have to trust the process and commit to doing the work. The journey is not always easy, but if you stick with it, you'll find joy and fulfillment in the results.
Avijeet Das
Education
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #89672) in the state of California. I also have a Master in Social Welfare from California State University.
Master of Social Welfare, Mental Health
CSUDH Emphasis in Critical Race Theory
JumpStart Mental Health Fellowship
Mental Health America Los Angeles Emphasis in Recovery Model of Mental Health Services
Training and Certifications
Learning and training so that I can better help my patients is my passion. This is my growing list of certifications. I see each as an additional tool to achieve better communication with my patients and help them along their mental health journey.
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) - Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Mental Health Recovery Model Certified - Mental Health America, Los Angeles
LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence - Los Angeles LGBT Center
LGBTQ+ Substance Abuse services
LGBTQ+ Affirmative psychotherapy
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Relational Therapy
Biopsychosocial perspective
Attachment Theory
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness Practice
Motivational Interviewing
Clinical Experience
I’ve been fortunate enough to have spent much of my career in wonderful institutions purely dedicated to helping people. Not all of them had abundant resources, but what abounded was the desire of all of us there to help as many as possible.
Los Angeles LGBT Center - Hollywood, CA
Therapist - general mental health and trans* behavioral health
Los Angeles LGBT Center - Hollywood, CA
Medical Social Worker - HIV program and trans* healthcare
Special Services for Groups/Alliance Mental Health - Los Angeles, CA
Psychiatric Social Worker
PathPoint - Chatsworth, CA
Employment Specialist for adults with developmental disabilities
YouthBuild - Venice, CA
Clinical Intervention Specialist
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services - Inglewood, CA
Psychiatric Employment Specialist