South Asian Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
The weight of trauma, loss, or change isn’t something you have to carry alone. A nervous system on edge, bracing for impact. A loss that lingers. Not feeling like yourself. Chronic pain or thoughts that won’t quiet. Together, we slow down and safely make contact with what’s here. Our partnership is rooted in creating safety, expanding self-compassion, and supporting your unique neurobiology and experiences. With a specialization in Art Therapy, we may engage in art-making as a grounding tool and also as an embodied process that can create a visceral shift in how we see and process experience.
The weight of trauma, loss, or change isn’t something you have to carry alone. A nervous system on edge, bracing for impact. A loss that lingers. Not feeling like yourself. Chronic pain or thoughts that won’t quiet. Together, we slow down and safely make contact with what’s here. Our partnership is rooted in creating safety, expanding self-compassion, and supporting your unique neurobiology and experiences. With a specialization in Art Therapy, we may engage in art-making as a grounding tool and also as an embodied process that can create a visceral shift in how we see and process experience.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by changes in your life or struggling to cope with a medical condition? I am a licensed, board certified psychologist working with with adults and elders. You might seek treatment from me if you are experiencing emotional difficulty adapting to a new chronic medical illness, grief/loss, burnout, stress, struggling to adapt to life transitions or changes in world, career, and/or family roles. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to address the various factors contributing to how you feel, help tap into your wisdom, develop the tools and insight necessary to find value, adapt, and thrive!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by changes in your life or struggling to cope with a medical condition? I am a licensed, board certified psychologist working with with adults and elders. You might seek treatment from me if you are experiencing emotional difficulty adapting to a new chronic medical illness, grief/loss, burnout, stress, struggling to adapt to life transitions or changes in world, career, and/or family roles. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to address the various factors contributing to how you feel, help tap into your wisdom, develop the tools and insight necessary to find value, adapt, and thrive!
Akhila Janapati
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
3 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I'm Akhila (she/they), a therapist who believes in creating a safe space for genuine connection and growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, anger, isolation, perfectionism, or relationship issues, know that you're not alone! I welcome your full range of emotions, and aim to help you to experience yourself as inherently worthy of safety, respect, and deep connections with others. My practice incorporates wisdom from various cultures and scientific studies, including my background in biochemistry, allowing me to explore generational trauma and its impact on our minds and spirits from a holistic perspectives
Hello! I'm Akhila (she/they), a therapist who believes in creating a safe space for genuine connection and growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, anger, isolation, perfectionism, or relationship issues, know that you're not alone! I welcome your full range of emotions, and aim to help you to experience yourself as inherently worthy of safety, respect, and deep connections with others. My practice incorporates wisdom from various cultures and scientific studies, including my background in biochemistry, allowing me to explore generational trauma and its impact on our minds and spirits from a holistic perspectives
I am passionate about working with kids, young adults, and older adults (ages 2–28 and 60+) navigating life transitions, emotional regulation, and identity exploration. My work is grounded in honoring your intersecting identities and lived experiences. Using a systems-centered lens, I explore how your relationships, environments, and personal history shape who you are — and who you're becoming. I will meet you where you are to offer a space to share your story and grow with you. I also collaborate with schools, teachers, and caregivers to manage stress, burnout, and the emotional weight of supporting others with care and intention.
I am passionate about working with kids, young adults, and older adults (ages 2–28 and 60+) navigating life transitions, emotional regulation, and identity exploration. My work is grounded in honoring your intersecting identities and lived experiences. Using a systems-centered lens, I explore how your relationships, environments, and personal history shape who you are — and who you're becoming. I will meet you where you are to offer a space to share your story and grow with you. I also collaborate with schools, teachers, and caregivers to manage stress, burnout, and the emotional weight of supporting others with care and intention.
My ideal clients are adults, professionals, and college students struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, burnout, depression, perfectionism, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns. People often come to therapy because they want more than short-term coping skills. Many want to understand not just what they feel, but why they feel it. Using a psychodynamic and attachment-based approach, we explore how past experiences and relationships shape present emotions and behaviors. I integrate CBT, DBT, and Existential Therapy to help clients build insight, emotional resilience, healthier relationships, and lasting change.
My ideal clients are adults, professionals, and college students struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, burnout, depression, perfectionism, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns. People often come to therapy because they want more than short-term coping skills. Many want to understand not just what they feel, but why they feel it. Using a psychodynamic and attachment-based approach, we explore how past experiences and relationships shape present emotions and behaviors. I integrate CBT, DBT, and Existential Therapy to help clients build insight, emotional resilience, healthier relationships, and lasting change.
I am a compassionate therapist offering MBCT, CBT, couples guidance, and support for teen anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, phobias, personality concerns, and healthy aging. I help clients build resilience, strengthen coping, and improve relationships through personalized, evidence-based care. My approach nurtures insight, emotional balance, and lasting growth, guiding clients toward confidence, well-being, and meaningful change in their daily lives today.
I am a compassionate therapist offering MBCT, CBT, couples guidance, and support for teen anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, phobias, personality concerns, and healthy aging. I help clients build resilience, strengthen coping, and improve relationships through personalized, evidence-based care. My approach nurtures insight, emotional balance, and lasting growth, guiding clients toward confidence, well-being, and meaningful change in their daily lives today.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor in Texas and Pennsylvania. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work from Stephen F. Austin State University, This has equipped me with a solid foundation to understand and guide my clients through life's challenges. I have worked in hospice, inpatient and intensive outpatient programs, in skilled nursing facilities providing individual counseling to residents, and in private practice. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor in Texas and Pennsylvania. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work from Stephen F. Austin State University, This has equipped me with a solid foundation to understand and guide my clients through life's challenges. I have worked in hospice, inpatient and intensive outpatient programs, in skilled nursing facilities providing individual counseling to residents, and in private practice. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions.
You're successful by every measure, yet exhausted in ways you can't fully explain. You're the one everyone leans on. Translating not just language, but expectations, values, and versions of yourself. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, you've lost track of what you actually want.
I specialize in therapy for adult children of immigrants navigating guilt, people-pleasing, family pressure, anxiety, and identity conflict. Whether you're dealing with high-functioning anxiety, cultural identity stress, or a major life transition, you don't have to keep doing this alone.
You're successful by every measure, yet exhausted in ways you can't fully explain. You're the one everyone leans on. Translating not just language, but expectations, values, and versions of yourself. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, you've lost track of what you actually want.
I specialize in therapy for adult children of immigrants navigating guilt, people-pleasing, family pressure, anxiety, and identity conflict. Whether you're dealing with high-functioning anxiety, cultural identity stress, or a major life transition, you don't have to keep doing this alone.
At Whole Hearted Healing, we believe that true healing happens through connection with yourself, others, and with the world around you. WHH is trauma-informed, queer-founded/affirming, culturally sensitive, providing a safe and compassionate space where all identities are welcomed and celebrated. We offer a unique blend of therapeutic modalities and healing offerings.
Michaela now offers EMDR intensives. Intensives can be helpful for those wanting to experience deeper healing in a condensed time frame or who are ready to move beyond traditional weekly sessions. Equine services can be incorporated into intensives upon request.
At Whole Hearted Healing, we believe that true healing happens through connection with yourself, others, and with the world around you. WHH is trauma-informed, queer-founded/affirming, culturally sensitive, providing a safe and compassionate space where all identities are welcomed and celebrated. We offer a unique blend of therapeutic modalities and healing offerings.
Michaela now offers EMDR intensives. Intensives can be helpful for those wanting to experience deeper healing in a condensed time frame or who are ready to move beyond traditional weekly sessions. Equine services can be incorporated into intensives upon request.
Providing a safe and validating space for others is something I've always loved to do. This passion has lead me to becoming a Psychologist and providing therapy to clients for the last ten years. I enjoy working with adults in various stage of life. I've appreciated working with clients on relationships, identity, and self-love. Being a South-Asian, I encourage individuals to explore their own cultural/ethnic/racial identity.
Providing a safe and validating space for others is something I've always loved to do. This passion has lead me to becoming a Psychologist and providing therapy to clients for the last ten years. I enjoy working with adults in various stage of life. I've appreciated working with clients on relationships, identity, and self-love. Being a South-Asian, I encourage individuals to explore their own cultural/ethnic/racial identity.
Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. This is a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. My goal is to support you on your journey toward healing and personal growth!
Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. This is a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. My goal is to support you on your journey toward healing and personal growth!
Our mission is to positively impact the mental wellness of Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and their communities through culturally responsive mental health care, intersectional education, community connection, and affinity-based mentorship. Mango Tree Counseling & Consulting is a mental health resource center that centers on the needs of the Asian-American Community in the Philadelphia Metro area and the states of PA and New Jersey. We provide healing-centered approaches toward mental health wellness and support our communities in finding a home in their bodies, minds, and communities.
Our mission is to positively impact the mental wellness of Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and their communities through culturally responsive mental health care, intersectional education, community connection, and affinity-based mentorship. Mango Tree Counseling & Consulting is a mental health resource center that centers on the needs of the Asian-American Community in the Philadelphia Metro area and the states of PA and New Jersey. We provide healing-centered approaches toward mental health wellness and support our communities in finding a home in their bodies, minds, and communities.
Therapy can be a place to finally reclaim yourself and feel empowered to advocate for yourself to build the life you want.
Many of the people I work with are used to carrying a lot while appearing like they have their lives together. Some feel like they're struggling to stay afloat and get through the day. Maybe you’re exhausted from overthinking, constantly managing other people’s needs, staying emotionally guarded, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Trauma, painful life experiences, and even constant stressors can disconnect us from who we are, what we need, and what we deserve.
Therapy can be a place to finally reclaim yourself and feel empowered to advocate for yourself to build the life you want.
Many of the people I work with are used to carrying a lot while appearing like they have their lives together. Some feel like they're struggling to stay afloat and get through the day. Maybe you’re exhausted from overthinking, constantly managing other people’s needs, staying emotionally guarded, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Trauma, painful life experiences, and even constant stressors can disconnect us from who we are, what we need, and what we deserve.
My therapeutic approach is anti-oppressive and decolonial, rooted in my own experiences as queer, South Asian, immigrant, and Muslim-raised.
In my work, I am relational and psychodynamic in approach. I also understand the body as a critical site of trauma healing and as such, I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic lenses into my work.
My therapeutic approach is anti-oppressive and decolonial, rooted in my own experiences as queer, South Asian, immigrant, and Muslim-raised.
In my work, I am relational and psychodynamic in approach. I also understand the body as a critical site of trauma healing and as such, I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic lenses into my work.
Do you want a deeper understanding of why you think, feel, and act the way you do? Are you struggling but unsure of the root cause or how to move forward? Choosing to explore yourself through therapy is a powerful step—one that is both purposeful and courageous.
I believe that through authentic connection and openness, meaningful change and healing can take place. Together, we will identify patterns affecting your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships, explore their origins, and uncover deeper meaning. From there, we’ll work toward developing and practicing healthier, more effective ways of understanding yourself.
Do you want a deeper understanding of why you think, feel, and act the way you do? Are you struggling but unsure of the root cause or how to move forward? Choosing to explore yourself through therapy is a powerful step—one that is both purposeful and courageous.
I believe that through authentic connection and openness, meaningful change and healing can take place. Together, we will identify patterns affecting your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships, explore their origins, and uncover deeper meaning. From there, we’ll work toward developing and practicing healthier, more effective ways of understanding yourself.
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Charlie Health is a leading provider of virtual mental health treatment for people in need of more than once-weekly therapy. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any ongoing mental health issue, Charlie Health’s Clinical Team is ready to help you start your healing journey today. You don’t have to struggle alone – we’re here for you. To get started today, reach out at t.ly/ch-pa
Charlie Health is a leading provider of virtual mental health treatment for people in need of more than once-weekly therapy. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or any ongoing mental health issue, Charlie Health’s Clinical Team is ready to help you start your healing journey today. You don’t have to struggle alone – we’re here for you. To get started today, reach out at t.ly/ch-pa
As a counselor I have 20+ years of experience working with adults and children. I treat my clients in a compassionate and professional manner and my approach is usually eclectic as I choose them according to the needs of my client. Techniques used by me are CBT, REBT, ACT, Motivational, Gestalt approach, meditation, relaxation and guided imagery. My expertise is in mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorders, and on anxiety disorders such as OCD, panic disorder, and phobias. Anger management in relationships and marriage and relationship therapy are also my interest areas as well as resolution of trauma issues, whether acute or chronic. I have and continue to treat dually diagnosed substance abuse clients.
As a counselor I have 20+ years of experience working with adults and children. I treat my clients in a compassionate and professional manner and my approach is usually eclectic as I choose them according to the needs of my client. Techniques used by me are CBT, REBT, ACT, Motivational, Gestalt approach, meditation, relaxation and guided imagery. My expertise is in mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorders, and on anxiety disorders such as OCD, panic disorder, and phobias. Anger management in relationships and marriage and relationship therapy are also my interest areas as well as resolution of trauma issues, whether acute or chronic. I have and continue to treat dually diagnosed substance abuse clients.
Best Intentions Behavior Therapy by YYW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW, MCPSS, BCD
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Best Intentions Behavior Therapy, by YYW Services, is a collaborative group practice of licensed psychotherapists, providing evidence-based therapies for anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions.
Our team-centered model matches you with the right clinician & keeps care coordinated, practical & goal-driven. We focus on emotional regulation, coping skills & problem-solving skills you can use between sessions.
We're in network with Kaiser Permanente, Blue Shield, Carelon, and the Los Angeles County DHCS/DMH. We also provide CalGETS & Medi-Cal ECM, CS, & JI services, as well as free community care for low-income members.
Best Intentions Behavior Therapy, by YYW Services, is a collaborative group practice of licensed psychotherapists, providing evidence-based therapies for anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions.
Our team-centered model matches you with the right clinician & keeps care coordinated, practical & goal-driven. We focus on emotional regulation, coping skills & problem-solving skills you can use between sessions.
We're in network with Kaiser Permanente, Blue Shield, Carelon, and the Los Angeles County DHCS/DMH. We also provide CalGETS & Medi-Cal ECM, CS, & JI services, as well as free community care for low-income members.
As a licensed mental health counselor, I specialize in supporting BIPOC individuals who are navigating depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and struggles with people-pleasing. I provide a compassionate, culturally responsive space where you can explore your emotions, identify patterns, and develop the tools to foster self-acceptance and resilience. My approach is integrative and client-centered, combining cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and Internal Family systems (IFS). I help clients challenge negative thought patterns, set boundaries, and build confidence.
As a licensed mental health counselor, I specialize in supporting BIPOC individuals who are navigating depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and struggles with people-pleasing. I provide a compassionate, culturally responsive space where you can explore your emotions, identify patterns, and develop the tools to foster self-acceptance and resilience. My approach is integrative and client-centered, combining cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and Internal Family systems (IFS). I help clients challenge negative thought patterns, set boundaries, and build confidence.
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South Asian Counseling
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.