Nishan Palaniyandi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (562) 352-1816
You’re meeting expectations in your career, your family, or your culture—but underneath, the pressure is constant. You may feel burned out, disconnected, or like you’re always “on,” with little space to breathe. On the outside, things look successful. On the inside, it feels very different.
I help professionals—especially those navigating high-pressure environments and cultural expectations—move through life without losing themselves in the process.
With over 14 years of experience, I focus on helping you understand and shift the deeper patterns driving your stress—not just manage the surface symptoms. My approach is direct and trauma-informed, combining practical tools with deeper insight.
Using CBT for immediate strategies and a psychodynamic approach for long-term change, I help you feel more grounded, clear, and in control of your life again.
You don’t have to keep pushing through on your own. It’s possible to feel more balanced and more like yourself again.
Visit my website to learn more or schedule a consultation.
Call or Email Nishan Palaniyandi now for a free 15 minute consultation - (562) 352-1816
Let's Connect (562) 352-1816
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Nishan Palaniyandi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 352-1816
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 89447 Nishan Palaniyandi
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended California State University, Long Beach, Graduated 2014
Education and Years In Practice
Nishan Palaniyandi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 352-1816
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Men's Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Burnout
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Work Stress
Nishan Palaniyandi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 352-1816
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Tamil
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Tamil
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Nishan Palaniyandi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 352-1816
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Nishan Palaniyandi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (562) 352-1816