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Dr. Nithya Narayan

Compassionate CBT-informed clinical psychologist

CA Psychologist 28844 California

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Self esteem, Career, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
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About Nithya

Dr. Nithya Narayan brings a cognitive behavioral perspective to her clinical work, blending practical skills with attention to personal meaning and relationships.

Background and approach

She is a California-licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist 28844) who uses evidence-informed strategies to help clients address issues such as low self-esteem, career challenges, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, and parenting concerns. Her approach emphasizes understanding patterns of thought and behavior while also attending to values and attachment needs.

As a first-generation immigrant, she is motivated to reduce stigma and remove barriers to mental health care, and she integrates cultural awareness into treatment. With nine years of professional experience, she works collaboratively to build an atmosphere where clients can explore difficult emotions and life changes without judgment.

Practical goal-setting, skills training, and reflective exploration are woven into sessions to support clearer thinking, improved coping, and more purposeful choices. Dr.

Narayan conducts work in English, Hindi, and Tamil and offers a range of session formats suited to different schedules and preferences. She frames therapy as a partnership and encourages people who are ready to pursue greater well-being to take the next step toward change.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Dr. Narayan commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve coping. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values, accepting difficult experiences, and building flexible actions that align with those values to support meaningful change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and happens collaboratively. She works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting interventions over time so the work remains relevant and practical for each person.

Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules. These formats make it easier to access therapy from home or during busy days, provide greater appointment flexibility, and allow ongoing skill practice between sessions through messaging options.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues, along with several additional focus areas like adoption and fertility concerns.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her work combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-based and attachment-informed methods, emphasizing practical skills, values clarification, and relational understanding in a collaborative stance.
How long has she been practicing?
She has nine years of professional experience working with diverse clinical concerns and integrating cultural awareness into care.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is licensed as CA Psychologist 28844 and practices from California according to the provided details.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Tamil to accommodate clients who prefer those languages.
What session formats does she offer?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issues

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesDomestic violenceFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Hindi, Tamil