Dr. A. Mitra – MA, PhD, MFT (In-progress) Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

Dr. Mitra has a multidisciplinary background in communication, social sciences, mindfulness practices, yoga, and family counseling. She speaks several languages including English, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, and some Arabic. She is especially interested in working with individuals, families, couples, mixed-race or inter-religious couples, intergenerational families, multicultural families, immigrant families, trauma survivors, veterans, young adults, and senior citizens. Dr. Mitra believes in an integrative approach and likes to use multiple therapeutic frameworks, including cognitive behavioral, emotionally focused, narrative therapy, meditation, and mindfulness practices. She believes in building trust with her clients in a safe space and working out solutions collaboratively. Dr. Mitra works under the supervision of Marilyn Witbeck. Currently, she is completing her second master’s degree in Family Therapy from the School of Medicine at Mercer University. She is a member of AAMFT and GAMFT to further her therapeutic training in specialized skills (CEUs). She received her bachelor’s degree in India, her first master’s in England, and her doctorate (PhD) in the U.S. Beyond her professional training in psychotherapy, she has worked with university students, veterans, refugees, immigrant communities, human trafficking survivors, nonprofits, and with Nobel laureate Mother Teresa’s orphanages. She has traveled to over 20 countries, and was raised in a multicultural environment in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and in the U.S.

CREDENTIALS:

  • Holistic Therapy (GAMFT)
  • Yoga, Meditation, Breathing and Mindfulness Teacher (AOL)

Therapy Specialities

Family Therapy

For each family member at-risk, there is a larger family system in place. If the individual is treated while the family is not, the cycle of dysfunction may continue. Many concerns can be addressed through family therapy, including grief & loss, life adjustments, behavioral or school issues, conflict resolution, communication, and mental and physical illness.

Couples Therapy

The right time to come to couples counseling is – when you decide you want to improve your relationship. In couples therapy, the relationship is the client. The therapist consults with the couple to define the problems they want to address and identify desired treatment outcomes. The therapist will ask each partner about their history with and  without the other partner in the room. 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy treatment , while mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) integrates aspects of CBT and mindfulness-based stress-reduction (MBSR) for treating depression, anxiety disorders, marital problems, trauma and PTSD.

What do all those initials mean?
  • AMFT – Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
  • CMAT – Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist
  • CPCS – Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor
  • CPTT – Certified Partner Trauma Therapist
  • CSAT – Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
  • Ed.S – Education Specialist
  • LAPC – Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
  • LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
  • MA – Master of Arts
  • MFT – Marriage and Family Therapist
  • MS – Master of Science
  • MSW – Master of Social Work
  • NCC – National Certified Counselor
  • NET – Neuro Emotional Technique