- Self esteem
- Career support
- CBT and ACT
About Nithya
Dr. Nithya Narayan is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 28844) with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on self esteem, career concerns, depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting. She speaks English, Hindi, and Tamil and practices from a perspective informed by her experience as a first-generation immigrant.
She often helps people who are facing big transitions - finishing school, starting a new job, or managing shifting family roles. Sessions are practical and conversational. She encourages clients to talk about motivation, confidence, and the everyday problems that get in the way of work and relationships.
Dr. Narayan uses several evidence-informed approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters and take steps toward those values. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods shape how she attends to relationships and emotional safety in sessions.
Her background as an immigrant shapes her interest in reducing stigma and lowering barriers to care. She also has experience with issues such as adoption and foster care, multicultural concerns, postpartum and fertility challenges, immigration-related stress, and end-of-life topics.
People who choose her often want clear, steady support for making changes. To start, she asks about current goals and what feels most urgent, then works with clients to build manageable steps forward.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small concrete steps toward them. Online sessions can help people sort what matters and build consistent actions even when life feels chaotic. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches skills to change them. In a virtual session CBT tools can be practiced and reviewed between meetings. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how past and current relationships shape feelings and reactions, which can be useful when dealing with loneliness, relationship stress, or identity questions.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will work with each client to see which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying things, noticing what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to one way from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy into a school or work day, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also allow for flexibility such as audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited or video when visual connection is helpful. Ask about the session styles offered when scheduling to pick what fits your routine and needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with self esteem, career concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues.
What is her style in sessions?
She keeps sessions practical and conversational, using approaches like CBT and ACT to address thinking patterns and values-driven action.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience as a clinician in California.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is listed as CA Psychologist 28844 and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Tamil.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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