Dr. Mrnalini Rao
Psychologist, PsyD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Let's Connect (312) 210-0303
As a therapist, I aim to help you reshape the narrative imposed by childhood and societal pressures, empowering you to break free from unhelpful patterns and reclaim your agency. I bring my authentic self to each session, creating a space for deeper connection and personal growth.
I believe in reducing the power differential between therapist and clients, fostering a collaborative environment where you are the expert on your lived experience. Together, we will work on dismantling internalized oppression and embrace self-acceptance, supporting your healing journey without judgment.
I provide culturally sensitive, sex- and gender-affirming care, using psychodynamic, relational, feminist, decolonizing, and HAES models. I offer WPATH-based gender-affirming surgery letters for adults in one session. I also integrate intuitive tools like mindfulness, art, and tarot to help clients navigate complex emotions and relationship dynamics.
In addition, I provide adult neuropsychological testing services and psychotherapy supervision. As a supervisor, I am collaborative, supportive, culturally sensitive and offer a growth-oriented space for professional and personal growth. My supervision model is integrative using a developmental, feminist, decolonial, multicultural and psychodynamic approach.
Call or Email Dr. Mrnalini Rao now for a free 15 minute consultation - (312) 210-0303
Let's Connect (312) 210-0303
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
Dr. Mrnalini Rao
Psychologist, PsyD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (312) 210-0303
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 071021033 Mrnalini Rao
- Attended University of Indianapolis, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
Education and Years In Practice
Dr. Mrnalini Rao
Psychologist, PsyD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (312) 210-0303
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Racial Identity
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Testing and Evaluation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Hindi
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Hindi
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Decolonized/ Anti Capitalist Therapy
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Interpersonal
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Dr. Mrnalini Rao
Psychologist, PsyD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (312) 210-0303
Location
Primary Location
Solway Psychology
2300 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
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