We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Latu to the practice!
Dr. Latu earned her Doctorate of Psychology from Alliant International University San Diego in 2021 where her passion for counseling grew out of an early love for listening to people’s stories. From volunteering in an assisted living facility at a young age, she observed how people reflect on their past, cope with aging, grief, and think about their identity through lifespan development.
Dr. Latu worked across multiple settings, including community mental health, college counseling, and performance coaching. She commissioned as an officer with US Navy in 2020 and treated service members within the Submarine Forces Pacific Fleet. Dr. Latu also worked on the inpatient service at Naval Medical Center San Diego, providing group and individual therapy to those hospitalized for suicidality. She has built her career around helping individuals adapt to major life changes with strength, confidence, and emotional empowerment.
Dr. Latu’s areas of expertise include trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, and eating disorders. She feels honored to support active duty families by providing stability, understanding, and compassionate care as they navigate military life. Additional areas of interest include adolescents and young adults, couples, women who are in postpartum transition, and small business owners.
Dr. Latu’s therapeutic style is integrative and client-centered. Her goal is that over time, clients experience a renewed sense of connectedness to themselves and confidence in their ability to care for their own well-being.
When asked what drew her to join PsychPro Consulting, Dr. Latu shared that she’s been held up and supported by women at times when she wouldn’t have made it otherwise. “That unconditional support is powerful and contagious”. She wanted to be part of the PsychPro team, where employees are truly seen, supported without hesitation, and believed in personally and professionally. Dr. Khandekar’s business framework stems from building a strong foundation through collaboration and aims to fill real gaps in our local communities.
Outside the therapy room, Dr. Latu finds joy and inner peace anywhere near the ocean, in quiet outdoor spaces, and is a proud dog mom.
And for anyone considering therapy but feeling hesitant? Dr. Latu offers this reassurance: “From the feedback from past clients I’ve received, you’ll never regret putting the energy and effort into yourself.”
To schedule a session with Dr. Latu, call (619) 693-8327 or request a consultation here.
