Pankaj Kumar

(He/Him)

Accepting Clients

Unpacking stuck relationship patterns and emotional isolation for men, couples, and immigrants.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in San Diego, CA
Supervised by Mariela Shibley

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

About My Clients

My clients often look functional on the outside while quietly carrying anxiety, burnout, or emotional numbness. Offering therapy in English and Hindi, I bring a culturally attuned lens to my work, with a focus on couples, immigrants navigating bicultural identities, and men dealing with relationship struggles and isolation. If you are tired of the same relationship conflicts and want to understand why they keep happening, our work will be a good fit.

My Background and Approach

Symptoms are often solutions to inevitable human pain that have become problems. Our goal in sessions will be to slow things down to understand what they've been trying to solve, so we can find alternatives that ideally serve you better. This work takes courage and dedication, but with patience and curiosity, new possibilities for change exist at any age. My core approach is psychodynamic. Techniques can offer temporary relief, but lasting change comes from exploring the deeper, often unconscious patterns that shape your life. Our work together will help you develop genuine self-awareness, not just coping strategies, and support from someone entirely on your side in becoming more alive and fully yourself.

Client Focus

Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals, Couples
Languages
English, Hindi

Qualifications

License
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, State of California · #160392
Education
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
Additional credentials
Fellow at San Diego Psychoanalytic Center, 2026-27
Certificate in Ketamine Assisted Couples Therapy
Supervision
Supervised by Mariela Shibley
Years in practice
3 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • United Healthcare

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Hinduism

Hours & Availability

Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

411 Camino Del Rio South
Suite 205
San Diego, CA 92108
6198708405

Access & Transport

  • Parking available
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 32.7599765°, -117.1608955°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Hindi
  • Rate: $150/session
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

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411 Camino Del Rio South
Suite 205
San Diego, CA 92108

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