Nahal C Kaivan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
2001 Palmer Ave, Suite 205, Larchmont, NY 10538
Let's Connect (914) 415-4506
Many of my clients relate to the experience of feeling "othered", different or as existing outside of culturally-constructed margins. In our increasingly isolationist world, feeling different or other is becoming a common experience. While many things may remind us of our difference, or "non-normativity", in therapy I aim to collaboratively uncover and identify the worth and purpose that I believe exist in all humxn beings. I believe that all concerns, struggles, challenges, curiosities and explorations brought to therapy are related to relationships--the relationship we have with ourselves and other people. Often, clients express a need for deep connection and goals involve enhancing relationships, identifying emotions, coping more effectively with emotions, and nourishing self-worth and confidence. Research on therapeutic effectiveness has repeatedly demonstrated that therapeutic relationship is the principle determinant of positive therapeutic outcome. Thus, when I first meet clients, client-therapist relationship and chemistry is the primary emphasis and catalyst for change.
My therapy style combines interpersonal, ecological, family systems and behavioral tools in an effort to understand, embrace and uplift multiple ways of being. I believe that we learn how to relate to other people and ourselves based on what we observe in our relationships early in life. In therapy, I work with clients to cultivate an understanding of self that is compassionate, rather than pathological or problem-focused. By developing a warm, empathic, trusting and collaborative relationship with clients, together, we explore how clients can take risks by relating differently & naming needs.
I am a scholar-practitioner which means that I teach what I practice, I engage in inquiry or research to inform my clinical work and I integrate research into my therapeutic practice. I believe that my passion for teaching and research enhance my ability to be an informed, effective therapist. My clients often report that they find the integration of knowledge and education empowering and informative in therapy. However, I rely first on the wisdom that I believe all humxn beings possess and encourage curiosity in all aspects of your search, beginning with finding the right therapist.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Couple Sessions $350
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Nahal C Kaivan
Psychologist, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 5398 Nahal C KaivanLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 15 years
- Attended Washington State University , PhD, Graduated 2017
- License: The University of the State of New York Education Department 025006-01 / 2022
- License: North Carolina Psychology Board 5398 / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Nahal C Kaivan
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (914) 415-4506
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Family Conflict
- Racial Identity
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Navigating polyamorous and open relationships
- Neuropsychological Evaluations
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Testing and Evaluation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Farsi ,
some Arabic ,
some French ,
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Farsi ,
some Arabic ,
some French ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Nahal C Kaivan
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (914) 415-4506
Location
Primary Location
Nahal C. Kaivan, Ph.D.
2001 Palmer Ave
Suite 205
Larchmont, NY 10538
(914) 415-4506Email me
Additional Location
Durham, NC 27707
(914) 415-4506