Anjuli Amin

With a keen awareness of the many barriers one may face when looking for quality mental health treatment, Dr. Amin has strived to create a space that is affirming and inclusive of her clients’ lived experiences and their intersecting identities. Dr. Amin has found joy in helping clients realize their inner strengths and develop effective tools to enhance their emotional health, allowing them to rise above the social and cultural pressures of our society.

Many of Dr. Amin’s clients aspire to gain a greater understanding of who they are, find purpose in career, family, and relationships, and achieve a lasting sense of confidence and fulfillment.

Dr. Anjuli Amin obtained her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. She is currently on staff at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center where she treats military veterans in the Tele-Mental Health Clinic. She has received extensive training in the areas of behavioral medicine, social justice, and evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition to clinical work, Dr. Amin enjoys teaching psychology trainees, medical residents, and a range of healthcare professionals about the psychotherapy process. She holds an appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor with UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine. At the national level, Dr. Amin has been actively involved with the Asian American Psychological Association since 2007. She was elected the first South Asian President of AAPA in 2020 and currently serves as past-President.