Meet Anahata2025-01-08T08:07:28-08:00

Anahata Neuman

M.A. Clinical Psychology

Finding the right therapist is a significant and deeply personal decision. When you’re ready, I’m here to set sail with you on your journey.

I started my practice because I wanted to create a space where patients could feel truly seen, understood, and supported as they navigate their life journey. Therapy, to me, is a collaborative process—one that not only helps you work through challenges but also empowers you to grow, heal, and thrive in meaningful ways.

My approach is rooted in the belief that mental health is a deeply personal and cultural experience, shaped by our individual histories, identities, and the social environments we navigate. It should be tailored to each person’s unique needs. While empathy and compassion are at the core of my work, I also believe humor plays an important role in learning and healing. Life can be difficult, and we can’t always choose the challenges we face—but we can adapt the way we make sense of them. Inspired by Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy, I believe that even in the most trying circumstances, we have the freedom to find meaning and purpose. This sense of meaning is what drives us toward personal growth. […]

I work with patients dealing with a wide range of concerns, many of which don’t fit neatly into one diagnosis. Whether you’re a professional managing mood instability, an athlete navigating the mental and emotional challenges of a sports career, or recovering from a difficult psychiatric hospitalization, I’m here to help you find strength, healing, and comfort. Many of my patients have experienced trauma, felt misunderstood, or struggled with powerlessness. My role is to help you reconnect with your true self, feel supported, and equip you with practical tools to make choices that align with your values and life goals.

In individual therapy, couples therapy, or family systems therapy, I integrate evidence-based treatments like DBT and CBT into real-life situations, making them accessible and meaningful for you. My goal is to help you see your progress, embrace life with a lighter heart, and move toward a more fulfilling and passionate life.

I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey of growth and change!


Anahata Neuman
M.A. Clinical Psychology

Masters Degree (M.A.)
Clinical Psychology, designated emphasis in severe mental illness and empathy, University of Montana

Masters Thesis: Subjective Experience of Empathy in Schizotypy Elicited by Literary Fictional Narrative

Bachelors Degree (B.A.)
Psychology, emphasis on Human Psychopathology, Developmental Psychology and Social Psychology, University of California, Santa Cruz

Associates Degree (A.A.)
Transfer Arts, Cabrillo College

Private Practice, Santa Cruz, CA – LMFT #126631

Encompass, Santa Cruz , CA – Lead Clinician TELOS Residential for Dual Diagnosis

San Jose Behavioral Health – Psychiatric Hospital – Therapist San Jose, CA

Momentum for Mental Health, San Jose, CA​ – Assistant Manager/LPHA Clinician AMFT#(104327)​, Momentum Crisis Residential

AWARE, Missoula, MT​ – Residential Group Home Treatment Technician

Clinical Psychology Center, University of Montana​ – Student Therapist with a focus on general issues of depression, anxiety, attachment, and personal growth

Winds of Change, Missoula, MT ​- Community-Based Rehabilitation and Support Staff

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Discover What Others Love About Anahata

“Hata is an amazing therapist and an asset to the mental health community! She has incredible experience supporting people struggling with psychosis and is creating effective interventions that help clients meet their therapy goals.”
Hannah Fisher, MA, LPCC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

“Anahata has not only been an excellent therapist, but also a crucial support system for my blended family, providing reassurance and care for myself and several of my family members. Her ability to effectively communicate with different age groups truly stands out, which I believe gives her a niche in her field.”

Family Therapy Patient
“While I have always been confident in my abilities, my work with Anahata has allowed me to envision success in ways I could never have imagined. The direct result of her coaching was that I was able to win more court cases, and in fact, I have not lost a case since utilizing the skills imparted to me!”
Mental Performance Consulting Client

“Anahata works effectively with all types of patients, from those who experience paranoia and auditory hallucinations, to those who have mood instability and problems managing life’s stressors. Her ability to adapt and not pathologize behavior allows patients to quickly connect with and trust her.”

Dr. Jonathan Tallman, MD, Psychiatrist

“There are times in life when you are lucky enough to encounter individuals with true superpowers. Anahata Neuman is one of those people, and I do not say this lightly. She has the power to change perceptions, which shifts behaviors and increases performance as a result. Her technique is subtle yet infectiously powerful. Concepts that escape even the most trained and seasoned coaches and therapists lie at her fingertips, which she deftly weaves into her sessions. I did not even realize it was happening, and then the epiphany occurred. It almost seemed like magic.”

Mental Performance Consulting Client

“Anahata has the insight and knowledge to help her clients work through highly vulnerable feelings or memories in a safe and therapeutic way that will not be re-traumatizing. She genuinely wants to help her clients work through difficulties in a non-pathologizing, deeply respectful, collaborative process in which people experience their innate capacities for well-being.”

Dr. Sara Bassler, MD, Psychiatrist

“I was holding resentments, I was angry and distracted, and I could not perform my work in the highly functional manner to which I knew I was capable. Anahta untangled my issues, and along the way systematically taught me techniques for success. At one point, I even referred to her as a “genius savant” for her otherworldly ability to make connections in my brain that would never have existed but for her work.”

Mental Performance Consulting Client

“Anahata possesses a unique talent for recognizing and understanding cultural differences and various upbringings and how they affect familial interactions. Her patience and willingness to work with diverse individuals and personalities have proven to be a tremendous asset. She approaches her work with forward-thinking strategies, and I can confidently say she has played a significant role in the positive developments within my family.”

Family Therapy Patient

“To say she is gifted is a drastic understatement. The mind is a very powerful tool, and when put in the trusted hands of such a professional as Anahata, the positive results and major successes that follow are limitless. I consider myself very blessed to have been so positively affected by this one individual, who has changed my life in ways I could never have imagined possible.”

Mental Performance Consulting Client

Approach

How do your philosophy and values, such as empathy, humor, and a commitment to healing, influence your approach to therapy and community involvement?2025-01-08T09:21:16-08:00
  • Empathy and Humor: Believing in the transformative power of laughter and shared humanity as essential elements of therapy.
  • Healing Beyond Stigma and the Impact of Racism: Promoting understanding and empowerment, helping patients move beyond societal or internalized stigma.
  • Resuscitating Community: Committed to uplifting downtown San Francisco through a positive, energetic culture of healing.
How do you approach therapy in a holistic and person-centered way?2025-01-08T09:28:10-08:00
  • Logotherapy-Inspired Approach: Emphasis on helping patients find meaning in their painful experiences, inspired by Viktor Frankl’s principles.
  • Cognitive Flexibility: Encouraging exploration and personal growth through engaging, non-judgmental, and adaptable therapy.
  • Unique Strengths Integration: Viewing mental health challenges as tied to unique gifts, helping patients leverage these strengths.
  • Therapeutic Enjoyment: Creating sessions that are uplifting, insightful, and transformative, breaking away from rigid, generic methods.
What is short-term therapy?2025-01-08T09:46:15-08:00

Short term-therapy is useful for short-term problems. This therapy is based on building skills and has a foreseeable endpoint. You and I work together to identify short-term goals and when the goal is reached, therapy is brought to a natural ending, and a final session is conducted to review your progress and attain closure. Short-term therapy requires approximately 12 sessions or less.

What is longer-term (supportive) therapy?2025-01-08T09:47:05-08:00

Some problems cannot be addressed in under 12 sessions. Struggling with patterns of behavior that seem out of our control are brought to light in therapy. Evaluation of progress determines the length of treatment and the appropriate time for termination. Longer-term (supportive) therapy requires more than 12 sessions.

What is a Single Maintenance Session?2025-01-08T09:47:30-08:00

Sometimes, you want to drop in and get support about something that feels overwhelming at the moment but will resolve soon. Perhaps you would like a listening ear, a refresher on valuable coping skills, or distress tolerance techniques. Drop-in psychotherapy appointments are available for returning patients after an initial consultation and short-term sessions are complete. This therapy is appropriate for depression, anxiety, and psychosis that is mostly in remission.

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