South Asian Therapists in Charlotte, NC
Evening Appointments are available. Are you looking for kindness and compassion? Or do you want to hear things straight? We have several well qualified professionals, and if we don't have a fit, we will help find you someone! Some of our focuses are Anxiety/ADHD, Parenting, Grief and Loss, Medical, Life Coaching, Mediation, Personality Disorders, Autism, OCD, Veterans, and Job Stress.
Evening Appointments are available. Are you looking for kindness and compassion? Or do you want to hear things straight? We have several well qualified professionals, and if we don't have a fit, we will help find you someone! Some of our focuses are Anxiety/ADHD, Parenting, Grief and Loss, Medical, Life Coaching, Mediation, Personality Disorders, Autism, OCD, Veterans, and Job Stress.
Dr. Kurian's therapeutic focus includes helping clients find meaning in their choices. He is a co-founder of Insight Carolinas. Dr. Kurian, informed by existential philosophy, takes a client-centered approach pioneered by Dr. Carl Rogers.
Dr. Kurian's therapeutic focus includes helping clients find meaning in their choices. He is a co-founder of Insight Carolinas. Dr. Kurian, informed by existential philosophy, takes a client-centered approach pioneered by Dr. Carl Rogers.
Melissa Moore started her counseling journey working at various outpatient community mental health agencies. She earned her Masters Degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a specialization in mental health. She enjoys working with the young adulthood to adulthood population addressing issues pertaining to life transitions (ex: career changes, adjusting to a new environment etc.) and mood disorders while embracing multicultural backgrounds.
Melissa Moore started her counseling journey working at various outpatient community mental health agencies. She earned her Masters Degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston with a specialization in mental health. She enjoys working with the young adulthood to adulthood population addressing issues pertaining to life transitions (ex: career changes, adjusting to a new environment etc.) and mood disorders while embracing multicultural backgrounds.
Pure OCD, Internet Porn, AI Addiction,
Counselor, LCMHCA, LCASA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling trapped by your own mind? Battling debilitating thoughts, constant worry, and scary, unwanted thoughts? I specialize in treating Pure Obsessional OCD (Pure O), where the fight is internal against unrelenting intrusive thoughts about harm, relationships, or morality, often without visible compulsions.
This core anxiety is also the engine that can fuel internet/porn addiction and damaging patterns of infidelity. Unfortunately, the collateral is your partner, your job, your life. My goal is to help you quiet this internal noise, regain control of the cycle of fear and secrecy, and finally find lasting peace of mind.
Are you feeling trapped by your own mind? Battling debilitating thoughts, constant worry, and scary, unwanted thoughts? I specialize in treating Pure Obsessional OCD (Pure O), where the fight is internal against unrelenting intrusive thoughts about harm, relationships, or morality, often without visible compulsions.
This core anxiety is also the engine that can fuel internet/porn addiction and damaging patterns of infidelity. Unfortunately, the collateral is your partner, your job, your life. My goal is to help you quiet this internal noise, regain control of the cycle of fear and secrecy, and finally find lasting peace of mind.
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by life's challenges. I offer a client focused approach to help you navigate these difficulties and achieve greater well-being at your own pace. My expertise includes working with a wide range of concerns, from anxiety and panic symptoms to depression, mood disorders, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, adjustment issues and life transitions, grief and loss, emotional regulation, and insomnia. I specialize in helping individuals work through major life transitions, aging related concerns, and the unique challenges faced by persons of color, young adults, and older adults.
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by life's challenges. I offer a client focused approach to help you navigate these difficulties and achieve greater well-being at your own pace. My expertise includes working with a wide range of concerns, from anxiety and panic symptoms to depression, mood disorders, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, adjustment issues and life transitions, grief and loss, emotional regulation, and insomnia. I specialize in helping individuals work through major life transitions, aging related concerns, and the unique challenges faced by persons of color, young adults, and older adults.
Being vulnerable can be a significant barrier to receiving help for many who feel unsafe, unrecognized and often unheard. Learning to be open in a safe, receptive and supportive environment can be pivotal to your wellness. I work with individuals 8-years and older who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, low self-esteem and unhealthy boundaries. I strive to provide a welcoming, non-judgmental, diverse, and culturally open space for you to share your feelings and experiences authentically. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and aspects of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in my practice.
Being vulnerable can be a significant barrier to receiving help for many who feel unsafe, unrecognized and often unheard. Learning to be open in a safe, receptive and supportive environment can be pivotal to your wellness. I work with individuals 8-years and older who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, low self-esteem and unhealthy boundaries. I strive to provide a welcoming, non-judgmental, diverse, and culturally open space for you to share your feelings and experiences authentically. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and aspects of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in my practice.
No matter where you are in life currently, you have undoubtedly faced challenges and difficulty. If you are coping with past trauma, you may notice situations in the past may be playing a role in your current concerns or significantly impacting your life and relationships. Feelings of shame, guilt, and worries for the future can hold you back from knowing and achieving what you want for your life. Regardless of what you have experienced, I believe you are capable of moving forward with courage and resilience. I seek to provide you with a safe space to share your story and to write them together.
No matter where you are in life currently, you have undoubtedly faced challenges and difficulty. If you are coping with past trauma, you may notice situations in the past may be playing a role in your current concerns or significantly impacting your life and relationships. Feelings of shame, guilt, and worries for the future can hold you back from knowing and achieving what you want for your life. Regardless of what you have experienced, I believe you are capable of moving forward with courage and resilience. I seek to provide you with a safe space to share your story and to write them together.
I specialize in supporting young adults and adults—especially first-generation South Asian and culturally diverse individuals—who are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and family or relationship challenges.
I offer a gentle, culturally affirming space where you can slow down and feel safe to explore your story. My approach integrates EMDR, mindfulness, DBT, and nature-based ecotherapy, with a strong focus on the mind-body connection.
I specialize in supporting young adults and adults—especially first-generation South Asian and culturally diverse individuals—who are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and family or relationship challenges.
I offer a gentle, culturally affirming space where you can slow down and feel safe to explore your story. My approach integrates EMDR, mindfulness, DBT, and nature-based ecotherapy, with a strong focus on the mind-body connection.
Book with me now by clicking on my website link. Are you pretty skeptical? Have other therapists not been able to help? I am a proven, non-conventional therapist and excel in working with clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, PTSD/trauma, or marital/relationship issues. I take a radical healing approach through targeted proven therapies helping you to overcome issues and capitalize on the opportunity to get back to the joy of living together. Practicing with care, compassion and empathy are my hallmarks I strive for. Let us work together to change the direction of your life to the positive.
Book with me now by clicking on my website link. Are you pretty skeptical? Have other therapists not been able to help? I am a proven, non-conventional therapist and excel in working with clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, PTSD/trauma, or marital/relationship issues. I take a radical healing approach through targeted proven therapies helping you to overcome issues and capitalize on the opportunity to get back to the joy of living together. Practicing with care, compassion and empathy are my hallmarks I strive for. Let us work together to change the direction of your life to the positive.
Nimisha Merchant
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204
Life can feel overwhelming at times… I understand! My role is to create an open, safe space for you to share your experiences. I’m here to help you with issues ranging from eating disorders, body image, stress management, relationships, anxiety, communication issues, life transitions, grief, and depression. I will offer unique insights into your experiences, and we will work together to guide you to live an overall happier and more meaningful life. Together, we will create attainable goals for you to accomplish and gain some helpful skills to cope with a range of different situations.
Life can feel overwhelming at times… I understand! My role is to create an open, safe space for you to share your experiences. I’m here to help you with issues ranging from eating disorders, body image, stress management, relationships, anxiety, communication issues, life transitions, grief, and depression. I will offer unique insights into your experiences, and we will work together to guide you to live an overall happier and more meaningful life. Together, we will create attainable goals for you to accomplish and gain some helpful skills to cope with a range of different situations.
Accepting new clients as of 05/01/2026. Do you repeatedly find yourself trapped in toxic relationships? Are unresolved childhood traumas and early attachment wounds keeping you stuck in destructive cycles? Navigating life with a traumatic past and ongoing CPTSD is challenging. I provide a safe, compassionate space to heal and break free from harmful patterns. My focus includes women in unhealthy relationship patterns, nontraditional relationships such as polyamory, late autism diagnoses in women, and the role of spirituality in recovery. Let’s work together to rediscover your authentic self and build healthier connections.
Accepting new clients as of 05/01/2026. Do you repeatedly find yourself trapped in toxic relationships? Are unresolved childhood traumas and early attachment wounds keeping you stuck in destructive cycles? Navigating life with a traumatic past and ongoing CPTSD is challenging. I provide a safe, compassionate space to heal and break free from harmful patterns. My focus includes women in unhealthy relationship patterns, nontraditional relationships such as polyamory, late autism diagnoses in women, and the role of spirituality in recovery. Let’s work together to rediscover your authentic self and build healthier connections.
Anxiety is exhausting. Maybe you're stuck in your head, running on empty or struggling to get things done. You're tired of overanalyzing or feeling like you're failing. Being human is hard. Perfectionism, overworking, and procrastination takes a toll. You don't have to figure this out alone. I help clients who are navigating job stressors, trauma, relationship challenges or the kind of self criticism that follows high performers and high functioning people. As a former attorney, my approach is grounded in evidenced based skills- not just talking in circles. Here you will have an experienced caring guide to provide strategic support.
Anxiety is exhausting. Maybe you're stuck in your head, running on empty or struggling to get things done. You're tired of overanalyzing or feeling like you're failing. Being human is hard. Perfectionism, overworking, and procrastination takes a toll. You don't have to figure this out alone. I help clients who are navigating job stressors, trauma, relationship challenges or the kind of self criticism that follows high performers and high functioning people. As a former attorney, my approach is grounded in evidenced based skills- not just talking in circles. Here you will have an experienced caring guide to provide strategic support.
Jaskiran Kaur
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28210
Feeling like you’re working so hard to keep everything together, yet still feel like you’re falling behind? Does the idea of opening up to someone new feel a bit daunting, even though you know you can’t keep carrying this weight alone? Taking the first step toward therapy is a brave move. If you’re feeling a bit nervous about being here, please know that is a natural place to start. I believe that no one should have to navigate life’s heaviest hurdles in isolation. My goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where we can untangle the patterns holding you back & build a roadmap for the person you want to be.
Feeling like you’re working so hard to keep everything together, yet still feel like you’re falling behind? Does the idea of opening up to someone new feel a bit daunting, even though you know you can’t keep carrying this weight alone? Taking the first step toward therapy is a brave move. If you’re feeling a bit nervous about being here, please know that is a natural place to start. I believe that no one should have to navigate life’s heaviest hurdles in isolation. My goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where we can untangle the patterns holding you back & build a roadmap for the person you want to be.
Counseling can look and feel intimidating! I am passionate about creating a comfortable environment for everyone whether they have or have not had experience with counseling. I believe in building a strong foundation of trust, respecting everyone's differences and cultures, and that everyone has the ability to change. I have experience working with people experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, low self esteem, life transition, women’s issues, and more.
Counseling can look and feel intimidating! I am passionate about creating a comfortable environment for everyone whether they have or have not had experience with counseling. I believe in building a strong foundation of trust, respecting everyone's differences and cultures, and that everyone has the ability to change. I have experience working with people experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, low self esteem, life transition, women’s issues, and more.
On the outside you seem fine, but inside your emotions feel loud, heavy, and misunderstood. Maybe you hold back out of fear of judgment, conflict, or feeling “too much.” You deserve a space where your feelings make sense, where you can unpack without shame and learn to communicate with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Together, we’ll strengthen the relationships that matter most—especially the one you have with yourself. I draw from Gottman Method Therapy with couples and EMDR to help process trauma, deepen insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.
On the outside you seem fine, but inside your emotions feel loud, heavy, and misunderstood. Maybe you hold back out of fear of judgment, conflict, or feeling “too much.” You deserve a space where your feelings make sense, where you can unpack without shame and learn to communicate with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Together, we’ll strengthen the relationships that matter most—especially the one you have with yourself. I draw from Gottman Method Therapy with couples and EMDR to help process trauma, deepen insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Accepting New Patients; Tele-Health; We take most major insurances... We provide one-on-one compassionate, whole-person care and longitudinal clinical alliances for persons struggling with weight gain. We aim for precision targeting of root causes of obesity, and provide a comprehensive medical + psychosocial diagnostic and treatment plan, with Harvard Medical School trained clinical advice, and evidence-based scientific interventions, and a personalized treatment plan, as we honor your full dignity and accompany you in solidarity, care, and partnership through your weight loss journey with us.
Accepting New Patients; Tele-Health; We take most major insurances... We provide one-on-one compassionate, whole-person care and longitudinal clinical alliances for persons struggling with weight gain. We aim for precision targeting of root causes of obesity, and provide a comprehensive medical + psychosocial diagnostic and treatment plan, with Harvard Medical School trained clinical advice, and evidence-based scientific interventions, and a personalized treatment plan, as we honor your full dignity and accompany you in solidarity, care, and partnership through your weight loss journey with us.
I work with executives, entrepreneurs and leaders who are struggling with relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Many of my clients are high performers who have become successful despite a difficult childhood. If you are curious how therapy can help you reduce your suffering, improve your relationships, and help you heal from past traumas, I encourage you to reach out for a free consultation. I use elements of EMDR therapy in my approach. All individuals are welcome. I invite you to come as you are. I will respect, support, and encourage you during our time in therapy.
I work with executives, entrepreneurs and leaders who are struggling with relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Many of my clients are high performers who have become successful despite a difficult childhood. If you are curious how therapy can help you reduce your suffering, improve your relationships, and help you heal from past traumas, I encourage you to reach out for a free consultation. I use elements of EMDR therapy in my approach. All individuals are welcome. I invite you to come as you are. I will respect, support, and encourage you during our time in therapy.
As we learn, we share: Through great pain comes better awareness and understanding about ourselves and the world around us. My journey as a counselor began during my experience with war deployments, which inspired my search to find ways to help others who are hurting. After completing my Master's degrees in Couples and Family Counseling, I have worked extensively with our military members and their families. Trauma informed and focused care has been a focal point of my career. I offer therapy sessions to adults, families, and couples. I am a certified hypnotherapist. - From a Lifelong Learner
As we learn, we share: Through great pain comes better awareness and understanding about ourselves and the world around us. My journey as a counselor began during my experience with war deployments, which inspired my search to find ways to help others who are hurting. After completing my Master's degrees in Couples and Family Counseling, I have worked extensively with our military members and their families. Trauma informed and focused care has been a focal point of my career. I offer therapy sessions to adults, families, and couples. I am a certified hypnotherapist. - From a Lifelong Learner
On the outside, things might look like they’re going well—but inside you’re exhausted from holding everything together.
Maybe you’ve always been the responsible one: the person who shows up for family, supports friends, and keeps pushing forward even when things feel heavy. From the outside, life might look “together,” but inside you might feel anxious, burnt out, or unsure of who you’re allowed to be outside of everyone else’s expectations. I understand the pressures of balancing family, work, and your own needs while trying to figure out your next steps.
On the outside, things might look like they’re going well—but inside you’re exhausted from holding everything together.
Maybe you’ve always been the responsible one: the person who shows up for family, supports friends, and keeps pushing forward even when things feel heavy. From the outside, life might look “together,” but inside you might feel anxious, burnt out, or unsure of who you’re allowed to be outside of everyone else’s expectations. I understand the pressures of balancing family, work, and your own needs while trying to figure out your next steps.
Falling in love is easy; staying in love once you find it can be the difficult part. Let me help you create the relationship you desire. Relationships built on a solid foundation of trust, communication, compassion, bonding, & empathy require work & intention, but you don't have to navigate the road alone. I can help you along this journey. I'm a relationship expert and use research-based approaches such as Gottman, P.A.I.R.S. Essentials, C-CBT for PTSD, etc. However, I am not an expert on your life; therefore, the methods I use can be adaptive so that you can create interventions that are meaningful and fit your life.
Falling in love is easy; staying in love once you find it can be the difficult part. Let me help you create the relationship you desire. Relationships built on a solid foundation of trust, communication, compassion, bonding, & empathy require work & intention, but you don't have to navigate the road alone. I can help you along this journey. I'm a relationship expert and use research-based approaches such as Gottman, P.A.I.R.S. Essentials, C-CBT for PTSD, etc. However, I am not an expert on your life; therefore, the methods I use can be adaptive so that you can create interventions that are meaningful and fit your life.
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What can a South Asian therapist help with?
A South Asian therapist can help with the same concerns as any other therapist, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, grief, and major life transitions. What may feel different, however, is the possibility of shared cultural understanding. If you identify with a South Asian background, such as Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, or Nepali, working with a therapist who shares or understands aspects of your culture may help you feel more comfortable discussing topics such as family expectations, identity, religion, language, stigma, or intergenerational conflict.
How can a South Asian therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
A South Asian therapist can support couples counseling or family therapy by helping partners and family members explore how cultural background can shape roles, responsibilities, and expectations in a relationship. In some South Asian families, relationship dynamics may be influenced by expectations around marriage, gender roles, caregiving, religion, family involvement, or balancing individual needs with family obligations. These issues can affect mental health as well as relationship boundaries, parenting, communication, and major life decisions. A South Asian therapist can help you navigate these conversations with greater cultural understanding.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience with South Asian clients?
If cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with South Asian clients or clients from your specific cultural background. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask whether they have worked with concerns related to cultural identity, family expectations, intergenerational conflict, or stigma around mental health. You can also ask whether they provide therapy in your preferred language.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of South Asian therapists?
The directory of South Asian therapists includes professionals who have shared their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profiles, and they may not appear in search results for this reason; also, when the number of therapists identified as South Asian is limited, the directory will also show therapists with comprehensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.