Dr. Mrnalini Rao
Psychologist, PsyD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
2300 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
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 (in individual and relationship/couples work), 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 supervision for clinicians to empower them in their journey. 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
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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)
- Licensed by State of Illinois / 071021033
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
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 Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Couples therapy
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Teen issues
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Hindi
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
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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