Hindu Therapists in California
Lalita-Sundari Devi Dasi
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in collaboration and connection. I provide a space where you can reflect on your experiences, process emotions, and understand patterns that shape your life. We work at a pace that feels right for you, focusing on strategies and insights that support your daily life.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in collaboration and connection. I provide a space where you can reflect on your experiences, process emotions, and understand patterns that shape your life. We work at a pace that feels right for you, focusing on strategies and insights that support your daily life.
Hi! I’m Pooja Parashar, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with a Master’s from USC. I’m passionate about making therapy accessible & breaking the stigma of seeking help, especially with clients of color. My approach centers on building an empathic connection & meeting you where you are. I offer virtual & in-person services, specializing in trauma, communication issues, & anxiety, viewing clients holistically within their broader life context. I strive to create a healing environment by tailoring therapy to your needs. I am deeply committed to offering a supportive space where you can truly feel safe and heard.
Hi! I’m Pooja Parashar, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with a Master’s from USC. I’m passionate about making therapy accessible & breaking the stigma of seeking help, especially with clients of color. My approach centers on building an empathic connection & meeting you where you are. I offer virtual & in-person services, specializing in trauma, communication issues, & anxiety, viewing clients holistically within their broader life context. I strive to create a healing environment by tailoring therapy to your needs. I am deeply committed to offering a supportive space where you can truly feel safe and heard.
For adults and couples in Los Angeles seeking thoughtful, private care, I offer discreet, depth-oriented psychotherapy rooted in emotional insight and lasting change. My work centers on EMDR-based, culturally responsive therapy for anxiety, trauma & complex relational patterns. I see therapy as both a space for reflection & a catalyst for meaningful change. I help clients uncover patterns that no longer serve them, process unresolved trauma, strengthen emotional resilience & build healthier, more authentic relationships. My work is collaborative & paced to the client’s readiness, insight, practical tools & emotional processing.
For adults and couples in Los Angeles seeking thoughtful, private care, I offer discreet, depth-oriented psychotherapy rooted in emotional insight and lasting change. My work centers on EMDR-based, culturally responsive therapy for anxiety, trauma & complex relational patterns. I see therapy as both a space for reflection & a catalyst for meaningful change. I help clients uncover patterns that no longer serve them, process unresolved trauma, strengthen emotional resilience & build healthier, more authentic relationships. My work is collaborative & paced to the client’s readiness, insight, practical tools & emotional processing.
You're successful on the outside but exhausted inside. You've been the fixer, the achiever, the one who “holds it all together”—but anxiety, trauma, or disconnection from YOUR true self has quietly built up. You're craving clarity, calm, & connection. YOU want to break free from generational pain, stop people-pleasing, feel safe in YOUR body again, & live a life that’s actually yours—not one shaped by survival, shame, or cultural expectation. You’re ready for deep, lasting change—mentally, emotionally, & spiritually.
You're successful on the outside but exhausted inside. You've been the fixer, the achiever, the one who “holds it all together”—but anxiety, trauma, or disconnection from YOUR true self has quietly built up. You're craving clarity, calm, & connection. YOU want to break free from generational pain, stop people-pleasing, feel safe in YOUR body again, & live a life that’s actually yours—not one shaped by survival, shame, or cultural expectation. You’re ready for deep, lasting change—mentally, emotionally, & spiritually.
It's time- Stressed out & Burned out from everyday life and years of trauma, feels suffocating. Being fed up, defeated, exhausted, & fatigued. There's no place to recharge. Adulting, juggling kids, managing parents, and a job is even harder. It's a struggle of surviving Desi values in an all- American society HECK- being a Desi kid is hard. Life keeps getting harder and you have no choice but to keep going. Feelings of dread keep you up at night, disrupts your work, and destroys your relationships.
It's time- Stressed out & Burned out from everyday life and years of trauma, feels suffocating. Being fed up, defeated, exhausted, & fatigued. There's no place to recharge. Adulting, juggling kids, managing parents, and a job is even harder. It's a struggle of surviving Desi values in an all- American society HECK- being a Desi kid is hard. Life keeps getting harder and you have no choice but to keep going. Feelings of dread keep you up at night, disrupts your work, and destroys your relationships.
Expert care for chronic health conditions and preventive health, including sleep, eating habits, and physical activity. As a South Asian health psychologist with specialized training in behavioral medicine, I've learned that tuning into the nuances of your health AND culture leads to lasting change.
I work to:
1) Help individuals & couples move from suffering to resilience,
2) Enable folks to apply psychological techniques to their health, whether to fix sleep or learn mindful eating, and
3) Help bicultural clients navigate the rich, at times pain-in-the-ass complexities of life.
Expert care for chronic health conditions and preventive health, including sleep, eating habits, and physical activity. As a South Asian health psychologist with specialized training in behavioral medicine, I've learned that tuning into the nuances of your health AND culture leads to lasting change.
I work to:
1) Help individuals & couples move from suffering to resilience,
2) Enable folks to apply psychological techniques to their health, whether to fix sleep or learn mindful eating, and
3) Help bicultural clients navigate the rich, at times pain-in-the-ass complexities of life.
Life can look fine on the outside while feeling chaotic on the inside. If ADHD, anxiety, depression, or major life transitions are affecting your motivation or connection, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I offer warm, evidence-based therapy for adults, teens, and couples—helping you create structure, emotional balance, healthier habits, and deeper, more fulfilling relationships.
Life can look fine on the outside while feeling chaotic on the inside. If ADHD, anxiety, depression, or major life transitions are affecting your motivation or connection, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I offer warm, evidence-based therapy for adults, teens, and couples—helping you create structure, emotional balance, healthier habits, and deeper, more fulfilling relationships.
Hi, I’m Anushri (“ah-noo-shree”). I believe deeply in Irvin Yalom’s philosophy that “it’s the relationship that heals.” Through empathic, active, and reflective listening, I work to build a strong therapeutic alliance where clients feel safe, understood, and supported. My approach to psychotherapy is client-centered, culturally responsive, and tailored to each individual’s unique experiences, values, and goals. By creating a collaborative and compassionate space, I aim to support meaningful healing, self-awareness, and lasting personal growth.
Hi, I’m Anushri (“ah-noo-shree”). I believe deeply in Irvin Yalom’s philosophy that “it’s the relationship that heals.” Through empathic, active, and reflective listening, I work to build a strong therapeutic alliance where clients feel safe, understood, and supported. My approach to psychotherapy is client-centered, culturally responsive, and tailored to each individual’s unique experiences, values, and goals. By creating a collaborative and compassionate space, I aim to support meaningful healing, self-awareness, and lasting personal growth.
You may be an adult or teen struggling with persistent anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or OCD patterns that feel exhausting and difficult to control. Even when you understand what’s happening logically, you may feel stuck in cycles of worry, self-doubt, or emotional reactivity. Couples often come in feeling disconnected, caught in the same arguments, and unsure how to communicate without things escalating. Cultural expectations, identity concerns, or family dynamics may also be shaping your experience in ways that feel hard to name.
You may be an adult or teen struggling with persistent anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or OCD patterns that feel exhausting and difficult to control. Even when you understand what’s happening logically, you may feel stuck in cycles of worry, self-doubt, or emotional reactivity. Couples often come in feeling disconnected, caught in the same arguments, and unsure how to communicate without things escalating. Cultural expectations, identity concerns, or family dynamics may also be shaping your experience in ways that feel hard to name.
My name is Amisha, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families overcome hardships and find joy and meaning in their lives. I utilize evidence-based modalities that bring about change by providing tools clients can use to become their own therapist. My stance is deeply empathic and curious, leaning into what happened to you rather than what is wrong with you. We will meet for 90 minutes the first time, moving to true 60-mins (individuals) & 75-mins sessions (couples) thereafter. Emotional pain hurts just as deeply as physical pain. Your pain matters. You matter.
My name is Amisha, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families overcome hardships and find joy and meaning in their lives. I utilize evidence-based modalities that bring about change by providing tools clients can use to become their own therapist. My stance is deeply empathic and curious, leaning into what happened to you rather than what is wrong with you. We will meet for 90 minutes the first time, moving to true 60-mins (individuals) & 75-mins sessions (couples) thereafter. Emotional pain hurts just as deeply as physical pain. Your pain matters. You matter.
My belief is that we are constantly evolving and this faith in our capacity for great change is at the core of my therapeutic approach. My goal is to help you be your best self. I do this by providing a judgment free space, in which you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and motivations for actions. I will partner with you to help you set goals for change, to learn new skills to regulate unwanted emotions, communicate effectively, untangle negative thinking patterns, and ultimately discover a new way of being. By promoting self-acceptance, I will empower you to harness your positive attributes to achieve your desired growth.
My belief is that we are constantly evolving and this faith in our capacity for great change is at the core of my therapeutic approach. My goal is to help you be your best self. I do this by providing a judgment free space, in which you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and motivations for actions. I will partner with you to help you set goals for change, to learn new skills to regulate unwanted emotions, communicate effectively, untangle negative thinking patterns, and ultimately discover a new way of being. By promoting self-acceptance, I will empower you to harness your positive attributes to achieve your desired growth.
Life challenges affect everyone, whether you are a stay-at-home parent, working professional, or college student. Most of us are trying to manage our relationships, family, work, and self-care. These competing demands can undoubtedly be stressful. Whether you’re choosing your next career move, navigating a breakup, or deciding to start a family, therapy can help with any change or transition you are experiencing. My clients often come to me with busy schedules, valuing the benefits of self-exploration and depth-oriented work. They know there's room for personal growth, and they seek a seasoned psychologist ready to support them.
Life challenges affect everyone, whether you are a stay-at-home parent, working professional, or college student. Most of us are trying to manage our relationships, family, work, and self-care. These competing demands can undoubtedly be stressful. Whether you’re choosing your next career move, navigating a breakup, or deciding to start a family, therapy can help with any change or transition you are experiencing. My clients often come to me with busy schedules, valuing the benefits of self-exploration and depth-oriented work. They know there's room for personal growth, and they seek a seasoned psychologist ready to support them.
When people enter a time in their life or a situation where they may feel down, worried, overwhelmed, or without many options, I believe therapy can shed light on new paths. Using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I help people gain a sense of control by teaching them effective ways to communicate, regulate their emotions, and improve interpersonal relationships to bring about needed change. I work collaboratively with my clients and their families so they can improve their quality of life and thrive.
When people enter a time in their life or a situation where they may feel down, worried, overwhelmed, or without many options, I believe therapy can shed light on new paths. Using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I help people gain a sense of control by teaching them effective ways to communicate, regulate their emotions, and improve interpersonal relationships to bring about needed change. I work collaboratively with my clients and their families so they can improve their quality of life and thrive.
Welcome! Thank you for checking out my page, and more importantly, for taking this step to invest in yourself! You likely are struggling significantly with something and looking for guidance. You may be wondering if I could be the therapist by your side on this journey. Here's a little about me to help you make an informed decision: My style of therapy is thoughtful, warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, highly collaborative, and results-driven. You are the expert on you (your child), and are likely coming to me for expertise in specific therapies to help you get to where you are heading. As a team we can get there quicker!
Welcome! Thank you for checking out my page, and more importantly, for taking this step to invest in yourself! You likely are struggling significantly with something and looking for guidance. You may be wondering if I could be the therapist by your side on this journey. Here's a little about me to help you make an informed decision: My style of therapy is thoughtful, warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, highly collaborative, and results-driven. You are the expert on you (your child), and are likely coming to me for expertise in specific therapies to help you get to where you are heading. As a team we can get there quicker!
I provide a confidential, results-driven therapeutic space for adults and teens ready to make meaningful change. Using evidence-based, strengths-focused interventions. I help clients address depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, ASD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My work supports building resilience, healthier coping strategies, and more fulfilling relationships, empowering individuals and couples to achieve lasting emotional well-being.
I provide a confidential, results-driven therapeutic space for adults and teens ready to make meaningful change. Using evidence-based, strengths-focused interventions. I help clients address depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, ASD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My work supports building resilience, healthier coping strategies, and more fulfilling relationships, empowering individuals and couples to achieve lasting emotional well-being.
I am a licensed therapist (licensed in September 2025) with over 15 years of experience walking alongside individuals during some of the most challenging and tender moments of their lives. My work has deeply focused on end of life care, grief and loss, trauma recovery and supporting those living with depression. Whether you are coping with loss, processing past trauma, or feeling overwhelmed by sadness or uncertainty, I offer a steady, supportive presence as you work toward understanding, healing and renewed hope.
I am a licensed therapist (licensed in September 2025) with over 15 years of experience walking alongside individuals during some of the most challenging and tender moments of their lives. My work has deeply focused on end of life care, grief and loss, trauma recovery and supporting those living with depression. Whether you are coping with loss, processing past trauma, or feeling overwhelmed by sadness or uncertainty, I offer a steady, supportive presence as you work toward understanding, healing and renewed hope.
Sharmila Chitnis-Fallon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
7 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Waitlist for new clients
Psychotherapy provides a path to better understand the connection between our thoughts, emotions, physiology, and behaviors. I work with individuals from all backgrounds, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, identity concerns, career, and life transitions. My goals include helping clients develop healthier coping strategies, explore how current struggles may be linked to unresolved issues from the past, and improve relationships with self and others. I’m also an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist & Approved Consultant (in Training), offering consultation to therapists working toward EMDR certification.
Psychotherapy provides a path to better understand the connection between our thoughts, emotions, physiology, and behaviors. I work with individuals from all backgrounds, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, identity concerns, career, and life transitions. My goals include helping clients develop healthier coping strategies, explore how current struggles may be linked to unresolved issues from the past, and improve relationships with self and others. I’m also an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist & Approved Consultant (in Training), offering consultation to therapists working toward EMDR certification.
Are you struggling to have harmony in your relationships? Does having ease in your life seem like a far-fetched dream? Are you feeling overwhelmed with all you have to do? Welcome, you're in the right place! I have been in your shoes & the first (or twenty) step is always the hardest. As someone who learned to balance multiple cultures, I know what it's like to straddle various parts of your identity. This has informed my practice & work with clients. I strongly believe our emotions guide us to understanding ourselves in a new light. Asking for help can be difficult, especially in a culture that values productivity over personality.
Are you struggling to have harmony in your relationships? Does having ease in your life seem like a far-fetched dream? Are you feeling overwhelmed with all you have to do? Welcome, you're in the right place! I have been in your shoes & the first (or twenty) step is always the hardest. As someone who learned to balance multiple cultures, I know what it's like to straddle various parts of your identity. This has informed my practice & work with clients. I strongly believe our emotions guide us to understanding ourselves in a new light. Asking for help can be difficult, especially in a culture that values productivity over personality.
You want to feel connected and secure in relationships and to be confident and empowered to achieve your aspirations. Something is holding you back. You feel lost, stuck, unsure of yourself. I focus on relationships, self-esteem, South Asian mental health, life transitions, and anxiety. Let’s change destructive patterns keeping you and your partner feeling sad, alone and stuck. Let’s stop the voice that nags: you “are not good enough” or “don’t deserve love”. Let’s transform self-doubt, anxiety and emptiness to passion, vitality and fulfillment. Let’s discover how you can feel present in your life, instead of hiding and faking it.
You want to feel connected and secure in relationships and to be confident and empowered to achieve your aspirations. Something is holding you back. You feel lost, stuck, unsure of yourself. I focus on relationships, self-esteem, South Asian mental health, life transitions, and anxiety. Let’s change destructive patterns keeping you and your partner feeling sad, alone and stuck. Let’s stop the voice that nags: you “are not good enough” or “don’t deserve love”. Let’s transform self-doubt, anxiety and emptiness to passion, vitality and fulfillment. Let’s discover how you can feel present in your life, instead of hiding and faking it.
Many individuals come to therapy carrying trauma, anxiety, depression, or long‑standing patterns that feel hard to break. I offer individual and couples therapy in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, creating a space where culture, identity, and lived experience are understood. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, cultural stress, and support justice‑involved individuals who want to interrupt old cycles and create meaningful change. In our sessions, you’ll have a calm, steady space to understand your emotions, rebuild emotional regulations and move towards stability. I welcome you to reach out to seek self-healing and peace.
Many individuals come to therapy carrying trauma, anxiety, depression, or long‑standing patterns that feel hard to break. I offer individual and couples therapy in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, creating a space where culture, identity, and lived experience are understood. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, cultural stress, and support justice‑involved individuals who want to interrupt old cycles and create meaningful change. In our sessions, you’ll have a calm, steady space to understand your emotions, rebuild emotional regulations and move towards stability. I welcome you to reach out to seek self-healing and peace.
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FAQ - About Hindu Counseling
What can a Hindu therapist help with?
Hindu therapists are licensed mental health professionals who are familiar with Hindu beliefs, values, and culture. Like other licensed therapists, Hindu therapists can help with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and family conflict. However, a therapist who shares your faith may be especially helpful if you want to explore how faith and spirituality impact your life and overall mental health. A Hindu therapist can also support concerns that intersect with religion or culture, such as identity, belonging, intergenerational conflict, marriage expectations, or sexuality.
How does Hindu faith and culture shape the therapy experience?
A therapist who understands Hindu beliefs and cultural practices may be better able to recognize how spirituality, religion, or community expectations impact your life. This shared understanding can help you feel more comfortable and less burdened by the need to explain your background. It may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between you and your therapist and is tied to positive therapy outcomes. At the same time, you and your therapist do not need to share the same faith to work together effectively. Many therapists who are not Hindu can still provide culturally responsive care if they approach your beliefs and practices with respect and humility, rather than making assumptions or dismissing the role of faith.
How can a Hindu therapist support family therapy?
Hindu therapy can often include family therapy, which may involve parents, children, or extended family members. These sessions may include discussion of how family expectations, cultural traditions, and religious practices shape family dynamics. For example, a therapist might help a family navigate differing expectations around marriage, caregiving, or participation in religious events. Depending on your family’s preferences, a Hindu therapist may incorporate faith-informed reflection alongside other evidence-based approaches, such as communication skills, emotional regulation strategies, and conflict-resolution techniques.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with Hindu clients?
If faith or cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Hindu clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask questions such as, “Have you worked with Hindu clients before?” or “How do you approach conversations about faith and cultural identity in therapy?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Hindu therapists?
The directory of Hindu therapists includes therapists who have shared their faith background in their profiles or therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Hindu clients or communities, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals would not appear in search results for this reason.