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Dr. Nithya Narayan

Therapist · California

Dr. Nithya NarayanCA Psychologist 28844

Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes

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  • Experience9 years
  • LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil
  • SessionsOnline
  • Values-based work
  • Focus on coping
  • Multicultural awareness

About Nithya

Dr. Nithya Narayan is a California psychologist who draws on person-centered care and practical therapies to help people facing life transitions. She invites clients to speak openly about their thoughts and feelings and focuses on building motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Dr. Narayan speaks English, Hindi, and Tamil and brings nine years of clinical experience to her practice.

Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-informed and client-centered work. That means sessions often focus on noticing patterns, testing small behavior changes, and clarifying what values matter most to the person. The therapist uses plain language and simple tools so people can try things between visits.

Dr. Narayan has supported people through career stress, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. She also works with concerns related to pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum depression, parenting, fertility, and adoption and foster care. Her background as a first-generation immigrant shapes her sensitivity to multicultural and immigration-related concerns.

In sessions she creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space for honest conversation. The work can include short exercises, problem-solving, and talking through difficult moments. Progress is paced to the individual and aimed at helping clients feel more capable in daily life.

People who choose her often want straightforward guidance and practical steps. To begin, readers can use the platform's Start Therapy process to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Narayan commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and emotional bonds to help people understand responses to stress and to build more secure ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration may mean trying different techniques and adjusting based on what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. The main practical benefit is flexibility - online care can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare, or medical needs. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick follow-up is useful, or sessions without video when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and attachment-focused work to these formats, helping people practice new skills between sessions and apply them to everyday challenges.

License and NPI

  • Psychologist California · No. 28844

NPI1235486044

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

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

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Hindi, Tamil

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She helps with self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and parenting concerns. Additional focuses include pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum depression, fertility, adoption and multicultural issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is direct and supportive, using client-centered listening along with ACT and CBT tools. Sessions often include practical exercises and steps to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed as CA Psychologist 28844 and practices in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Tamil.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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