Nisha Sundararaj

LMHC
Accepting Clients

Hi, my name is Nisha Sundararaj & I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor located in RI. I am a first generation immigrant from India.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in ,

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I enjoy working with students and young adults who are navigating life transitions. I have experience working with students of all backgrounds, identities, and mental health goals. Many of my clients struggle with stress, burnout, relationship conflicts, confusion about life goals, and other common issues. I am passionate about working with women who are starting to think about getting pregnant. I also have experience supporting clients pre and postnatal as they adjust to motherhood.

My Background and Approach

My approach to therapy is relational, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed, making sure all sessions feel safe and secure to my clients, especially those with trauma backgrounds. I build strong trust with my clients and never push them to disclose information they aren’t comfortable sharing. I utilize a therapy modality called Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. Through this therapy, clients learn how to identify irrational beliefs. Mixing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), clients also learn how to identify negative thought patterns that lead to distress. I bring warmth and compassion to my sessions. As an immigrant and previous international student myself, I provide clients with the opportunity to ask questions about the logistics and technicalities of therapy so there’s no discomfort with the process.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Hi! Thank you for looking into my profile and taking the steps to prioritize your mental health. Finding a therapist can be a challenging and overwhelming process. There may be times in one’s life when we experience emotional difficulties and need professional guidance to work through these issues. The focus of my sessions is to be approachable and to meet the needs of my clients. I am here to support you in your choices and live an authentic life. If you are interested in working with me, let’s schedule a brief consultation and discuss your next steps. No matter what your circumstances are, if you can imagine something better for yourself, you can create it - Unknown Motherhood changes a lot. It is important to have a village. Not only for the child, but a mom needs a village too - Unknown

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Eclectic Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Family Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Immigration/Acculturation Pregnancy and Postpartum Women's Issues
Other Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Infertility
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Hinduism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 17 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Hindi
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session

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