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Chanprit Virk - Clinical Social Work Associate / Therapist
You Can Share What’s Been On Your Mind, While Being Unsure How to Explain It
Holding things together might be something you’re used to, for yourself or for your family. Maybe there are expectations on your shoulders that aren’t easy to explain, or parts of your identity that pull you in different directions.
I see you in those moments of overthinking conversations, second-guessing how you show up, or carrying things you haven’t always had space to talk about in the way that would feel grounding.
I’m here to sit with you in that, and help you sort through anything heavy, confusing, or just exhausting while celebrating the beautiful moments in life too.
The Space I Love to Create Together
I don’t want our time to feel overly formal or clinical. When we meet, my hope is that we can sit together and talk through whatever may be coming up in your life. That might look like untangling the pressure of balancing cultural expectations with the life you feel pulled toward, making sense of a transition you didn’t fully choose, or talking through something that’s been sitting with you after a conversation or experience.
I also work closely with children and teens in a similar way, helping them sort through friendships that feel confusing, moments at school that stick with them longer than expected, feeling left out or misunderstood, or struggling to find motivation when everything starts to feel overwhelming among other experiences at this stage of life.
You’re welcome to come in without needing organized thoughts or prep work, but instead allowing yourself to start with whatever feels most present, even if it’s messy or unfinished. As we keep talking, things usually begin to connect more clearly. You might start to notice why certain situations stay with you, why some relationships feel harder than others, or why you react the way you do in moments that feel overwhelming.
We’ll work toward responding in ways that feel more like you, not just what’s expected of you, whether that shows up at home, work, school, or in your relationships.
That intentional time together tends to lead to:
- Finally understanding why certain moments, conversations, or relationships stay with you longer than you expect
- Noticing yourself in patterns as they’re happening, so you can actually respond differently in the moment
- Feeling a little more sure of how you want to respond, instead of replaying things over and over
- Making small shifts that make everyday situations feel less overwhelming
Some sessions might feel emotional as you open up more, while others can feel steady and reflective. And some might just feel like you’re finally saying things out loud that you’ve been carrying for a long time. All of it is part of the process.
Areas I Can Support Adults, Teens, and Children
A common theme I see is a desire to make sense of things that feel heavier or more complicated than they look on the outside. This makes so much sense if you’re feeling that too, and speaks to the importance of feeling understood and seen on a deeper level.
For adults, it might sound like:
- Your mind not slowing down, replaying conversations or feeling constant pressure
- Feeling more disconnected, low, or just off in a way that’s hard to explain
- Noticing past experiences still show up in how you react, trust, or relate to people
- Feeling pulled between family expectations, cultural values, and the life you want
- Being in a period of change and not quite knowing who you are or where you fit
- Struggling in relationships or feeling alone in what you’re going through
- Working through experiences like domestic violence or sexual assault
With children and teens, this can show up a little differently. It might look like:
- Shutting down after school or having a hard time explaining what’s wrong
- Feeling left out, misunderstood, or overwhelmed in friendships
- Big emotions that come out quickly or feel hard to control
- Losing motivation, especially when things start to feel like too much
- Difficulty focusing or feeling frustrated in school environments
- Trying to balance family expectations while also figuring out who they are
- Holding things in because they don’t want to worry the people around them
I also support anyone navigating ADHD, cultural transitions, immigration experiences, and LGBTQIA+ identity, and I especially enjoy working with youth, families, and people from diverse and multicultural backgrounds.
In any way you’re landing here today, my goal is to create a space where you or your child don’t have to filter or simplify what you’re going through to be understood.
My Approach to Your Care
If you’re curious about the specific approaches I may pull from to support you, I like to bring in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused work, mindfulness, and strengths-based therapy. These are all tools that can help us as we go, and support what you’re going through in a way that makes sense for you.
We’ll try out anything that may help, talk through what’s making a difference and what’s not, then embrace our ability to adjust as we go. If something doesn’t land, we don’t force it. If something starts to make even a tiny shift for you, we build from there.
A lot of the work we do centers around:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD and neurodivergence
- Trauma and PTSD
- Self-esteem and personal growth
- Family conflict and relationship challenges
- Life transitions and identity shifts
- Emotional regulation and overwhelm
- Social isolation
- Cultural transitions and immigration experiences
- LGBTQIA+ affirming care
- Domestic violence and sexual assault recovery
- Crisis support
With younger clients, this can also include:
- School-related challenges and motivation
- Navigating friendships and social dynamics
- Building confidence and emotional awareness
The goal is always to find ways of understanding yourself and responding to your life that actually feel natural, supportive, and possible to carry with you outside of our sessions.
A Little Bit More About My Background
This work started for me in a very real way.
At my local Sikh Gurdwara, I spent a lot of time volunteering. I would sit with people, listen, and enjoy just being present with them. That’s where I experienced Seva, not as a concept, but as something you feel when you’re truly there for someone without expecting anything back.
That experience stayed with me and over time, it deepened through my work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and with students who were carrying more than people could see. I saw how much people hold quietly, especially young people trying to keep up with expectations, and how much it can matter to have someone sit with you in it without trying to rush you out of it.
That’s what led me here, and it continues to shape how I show up in every session.
I’m also a bilingual, first-generation immigrant and a woman of color. I understand what it can feel like to move between cultures, expectations, and different parts of your identity, and I carry that understanding into this work in a real and intentional way.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia and a Master’s in Social Work from San Jose State University, along with advanced training in mental health, domestic violence, and sexual assault support.
Outside of therapy, I still stay connected to the same things that first shaped my passions. I spend time at my local Sikh Gurdwara, go to the gym, spend time outdoors, and take road trips with my partner to stay connected to what matters most in my life and form those steady anchors that keep me grounded.
If You’re Thinking About Reaching Out
If something in this resonated with you, that’s worth paying attention to.
You don’t have to push it aside or figure it out on your own. You can give yourself a place to understand your experience more fully, and have someone alongside you who is really paying attention to what this has been like for you.
You can easily self-schedule an intake assessment using the calendar below, give us a call at (207) 316-2609 or complete a quick contact form to reach out with any questions.
Accepted Forms of Payment
- Self-Pay
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem, Premera, Regence, etc.)
- Cigna
- While I accept the insurances indicated above, I may not accept your specific insurance plan. Clients are responsible for ensuring our organization is in-network with their specific insurance plan and ensuring services are covered by their plan.
- I do not accept Medicare and Medicaid
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Practice
- I accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem, Premera, Regence, etc.) and Cigna. However, I may not accept your specific insurance plan. It is your responsibility to verify that our organization is in-network with your plan and that services are covered.
- If at any time we discover that we are not in-network with your insurance plan, you will be responsible for the full costs of all sessions (past and future).
- Please note, I do not accept Medicaid, Medicare, or work with EAPs.
- Services are available to self-pay clients and those with out-of-network benefits.
- Please call our office at (207) 316-2609 or complete our contact form if you have any questions.
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For individuals using insurance to cover appointments, the cost of appointments is determined by each insurance’s contracted rates with our organization. Thus, the cost of appointments may be notably different than the cost of appointments for individuals who are self-pay. Furthermore, the cost of appointments may vary from session to session depending on several factors to include the length of the appointment and the complexity of the appointment. If you plan to use insurance, our office can provide a better estimate of costs once you provide your insurance information. Please contact us at (207) 316-2609 if you require further assistance.
- For individuals who are self-pay:
- Rates vary depending on type of service (therapy vs. medication management) and length of session. Please contact our office for additional information.
Payments are completed through our patient portal. Payments can be made using major credit/debit cards (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, etc.) as well as FSAs and HSAs.
Our policy is to collect payments before rendering services. However, we cannot always predict the cost of sessions in advance because services and length of sessions may vary from appointment to appointment. For clients using insurance, you will likely be responsible for either a co-pay or for paying the full costs of sessions until your deductible is met. Please ensure you fully understand your insurance benefits to prevent future billing concerns.
Regardless of your insurance status and payment method, we will always be as up-front with you as possible about the cost of treatment.
- The online scheduler above shows my availability over the next 20 days. If no appointments are available, please check back in a few days.
- For appointments beyond this 20-day window, you can return closer to your preferred appointment date. Alternatively, you can view availability for our other therapists here.
Clients must cancel or reschedule appointments at least 48 hours before their appointment. If appointments are not canceled or rescheduled with at least 48 hours’ notice, or if clients do not show to their appointment, they will be charged a late cancellation fee of $150. To ensure we treat all clients consistently and ethically and to be respectful of our providers’ time, we must enforce our late cancellation and no-show policy. Fees incurred for late cancellations and no shows are out-of-pockets expenses. They cannot be billed to insurance.