Ummul Kathawalla (she/her)

Phd, LP
Accepting Clients

I am a licensed psychologist in MA and MN. I offer collaborative, compassionate, culturally-informed care tailored to you.

Clinical Psychologist in Massachusetts

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

I work with adults and couples in MA and MN through life transitions. Whether you're navigating–pregnancy/postpartum, starting college, relationship changes, career shifts, or grief–I’m here to support you. My clinical expertise includes addressing issues from anxiety, depression, pregnancy/postpartum mental health, relationship conflict, grief, trauma/PTSD, and insomnia. I also have a strong interest in career exploration and culturally-focused concerns (e.g., impact of discrimination).

My Background and Approach

I’m Dr. Ummul Kathawalla, a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts and Minnesota. Since 2016, I’ve provided therapy to individuals from diverse backgrounds, tailoring evidence-based treatments to meet each person’s unique needs and goals. I deeply understand the importance of being heard and having a space to explore and express your true self—this is the environment I aim to create for the people I work with. My approach emphasizes evidenced-based, culturally-informed care that builds on your strengths, helping you live a life aligned with your values and goals. With specialized training in various evidence-based treatments, I tailor therapy to meet your needs. I often draw from client-centered, value-based, and cognitive behavioral therapies that explore the intersection of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, incorporating mindfulness and values exploration. I believe therapy can be valuable not only during difficult times but also as a space for self-care.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Processing Therapy Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Pregnancy and Postpartum Systemic Oppression Therapy
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Insomnia
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Islam
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $225 - 250/session

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