About Dr. Tovar
Supatra Tovar (LIC #PSY31949) is a licensed clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, and fitness expert with a unique, integrative approach to mental health. She specializes in helping clients manage anxiety, chronic stress, depression, trauma, eating difficulties, and autism by blending evidence-based psychotherapy with somatic and mindfulness practices that support whole-person healing. Driven by her clients’ breakthroughs, Dr. Tovar founded ANEW—Advanced Nutrition and Emotional Wellness—a platform dedicated to empowering individuals with tools for lasting mental and emotional well-being. She is also the award-winning author of the best-selling Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life and the creator of the companion online course designed to break the cycle of dieting and promote sustainable well-being. Dr. Tovar is licensed to provide therapy in California, Colorado, Illinois, and New York.
Areas of Expertise
Specialties
trauma/PTSD • eating disorders • anxiety • depression
Theories
CBT • TF-CBT • attachment theory • mindfulness • somatic relaxation
About Dr. Arianne Tang
Dr. Arianne Tang (PSB 94026534) is a professional psychologist who developed a passion for the field during her middle school years. As a child, she saw how important addressing mental health was to the overall well-being of her loved ones and started working towards her dream of becoming a therapist. Since then, she dedicated her life to becoming a clinical psychologist, and uses a holistic and integrative framework with an emphasis on cultural sensitivity and competency in her approach.
Dr. Tang has always taken a special interest in working with marginalized communities. As an undergraduate student, she interned at Gompers Charter Middle School and as a lab assistant for a cognitive development facility researching language development in infants and toddlers. As a graduate student, she completed her practicums at the Early Head Start program at Through the Looking Glass, Bay Area Community Resources, Psychological Services Center, and Davis Street Family Resource Center. Dr. Tang completed her APA accredited internship at Child and Family Guidance Center in Los Angeles. Over the years, Dr. Tang has treated a wide range of disorders including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, sexual and gender identity, and grief and loss with diverse populations of all ages. She specializes in working with adolescent and young adult populations who struggle with managing their stress, anxiety, and depression during life transitions and difficult economic and social times.
After graduating Cum Laude from UC San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Dr. Tang received her master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from the Teacher’s College at Columbia University. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2020 from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Francisco. She currently works as a psychological associate under the supervision of Dr. Supatra Tovar.
Core Values
compassion
Compassion is absolutely essential for treatment. It is integral in helping alleviate mental, physical, and spiritual pain.
empathy
Without empathy, there is no true understanding. Having the ability to imagine ourselves in each other’s shoes is what leads to healing.
mindfulness
Balance rooted in being present in the moment is what allows us to connect fully and move toward your goals.