Mal Ragunathan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Mal Ragunathan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

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1 Endorsed

1510 Oxley Street, Suite I, South Pasadena, CA 91030

(323) 553-4716

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I work with individuals and couples who are looking to live a richer and less restricted life navigating anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. I have specialized training in reproductive mental health and have supported people navigating all stages and transitions of the perinatal period: fertility, pregnancy, abortion, miscarriage, birth, and postpartum. I also support people with exploring their decision to be childfree, as well as helping individuals and couples who are transitioning to parenthood. I enjoy working with people who are looking to know themselves deeply and want to bring that understanding to their relationships.

My approach is relational, psychodynamic, and somatic. In addition, I use a variety of gentle and effective healing-oriented approaches including EMDR and parts work that involve strengthening your internal resources to deal with distress. The symptoms you experience are meaningful, and our work together will be holistic and depth-oriented.

I hold space for your uniqueness in a way that enables you to dive deep into self-exploration and understanding, ultimately strengthening your relationship with your own mind and body. Through our work together, we will build a bigger repertoire for you to deal with your internal conflicts to live a more free and enriching life.

Call or Email Mal Ragunathan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 553-4716

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1510 Oxley Street

Suite I

South Pasadena, CA 91030 map

(323) 553-4716

Pittsburgh, PA 15201

I work with clients in both California and Pennsylvania. I offer sessions in-person in Los Angeles and via telehealth.

I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

$200 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (323) 553-4716

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1510 Oxley Street

Suite I

South Pasadena, CA 91030 map

(323) 553-4716

Pittsburgh, PA 15201

I work with clients in both California and Pennsylvania. I offer sessions in-person in Los Angeles and via telehealth.

I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

$200 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200
Couple Sessions $225
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

Please reach out to discuss your options around payment. I can provide a superbill for clients to assist with reimbursement. I also offer a sliding scale as needed.

Mal Ragunathan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 553-4716

Please reach out to discuss your options around payment. I can provide a superbill for clients to assist with reimbursement. I also offer a sliding scale as needed.

Mal Ragunathan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 553-4716

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW133316 Mal Ragunathan

Education and Years In Practice

Attended University of Pittsburgh, MSW

Additional Credentials

Certificate from EMDR Center of the Rockies - EMDR Basic and Advanced Training 2023

Certificate from AEDP Level 1 and Level 2 2024

My approach is relational, somatic, and psychodynamic. I use a variety of gentle and effective healing-oriented approaches including EMDR and parts work.

Mal Ragunathan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 553-4716

My approach is relational, somatic, and psychodynamic. I use a variety of gentle and effective healing-oriented approaches including EMDR and parts work.

Mal Ragunathan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 553-4716

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Expertise

Addiction
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Depression
Divorce
Grief
Immigration
Infertility
LGBTQ+
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Parenting
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Spirituality
Stress
Women's Issues

I have extensive training in a variety of trauma modalities that can help you get unstuck and strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to support your healing and recovery.

Mal Ragunathan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 553-4716

I have extensive training in a variety of trauma modalities that can help you get unstuck and strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to support your healing and recovery.

Mal Ragunathan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 553-4716

Endorsement

Stephanie Cheryl Bowman

Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA

I met Mal through the AEDP Institute and feel such deep gratitude toward her presence, patience, and care. She is passionate about relational work, and not only passionate but gifted in a way that allows for undoing aloneness and healing to take place.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Blind Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Tamil

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Blind Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Tamil

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

AEDP
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Feminist
Jungian
Parts Work
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Relational
Somatic
Transpersonal
Trauma Focused

I primarily work from a relational/depth psychodynamic approach that prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and allows us to see your lifelong patterns more clearly. This way of working strengthens our capacity for real intimacy, making life feel meaningful and whole while increasing our tolerance for the struggles we inevitably encounter.

Mal Ragunathan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 553-4716

Mal Ragunathan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 553-4716

Location

Primary Location

1510 Oxley Street

Suite I

South Pasadena, CA 91030

(323) 553-4716

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Pittsburgh, PA 15201

(323) 553-4716

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I work with clients in both California and Pennsylvania. I offer sessions in-person in Los Angeles and via telehealth.

Mal Ragunathan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call for a free consultation now - (323) 553-4716

I work with clients in both California and Pennsylvania. I offer sessions in-person in Los Angeles and via telehealth.

Mal Ragunathan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call for a free consultation now - (323) 553-4716

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