Therapy offerings

Welcome to my therapy practice. I specialize in helping adults and couples heal from childhood trauma and navigate grief. My focus is to create a safe and supportive space where we work together to foster balance, fulfillment, and lasting growth. I’m here to guide you in achieving well-being without compromising your mental health.

Individual Therapy

30 to 55 minutes per session

We will meet one on one either in person or via Zoom. This meeting could be weekly or bi-weekly based on your needs. Sessions are confidential. We will process your feelings, emotions and problems. By making use of evidence-based interventions, we will discuss good coping skills and effective strategies to help you cope with challenges in life. We will also track treatment outcomes which will enable us to ensure treatment effectiveness. Through our work together, you will learn skills to heal, adapt and feel empowered and motivated. You will also be able to foster healthy relationship with yourself and others, lead a life that is true to you, find meaning and purpose in everyday life.

Couple’s Therapy

55 to 90 minutes per session

Couple's therapy is for two people who share an intimate relationship including dating, partnered, engaged or married. We will meet to discuss problems, conflicts or anything else you and your partner would like to change in your relationship. We will explore individual background, beliefs, values and actions that could be contributing to problems in your relationship. By applying researched-based interventions, we will explore effective strategies and learn good coping skills to resolve problems. The goal is to develop a healthier relationship between your partner and you. However, it is important to understand that some couples seek couple's therapy to work through their problems while others engage in couple's therapy to determine if living together is the right decision.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE)

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) are evidence-based approaches designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. CPT focuses on identifying and reframing unhelpful beliefs that stem from trauma, enabling clients to gain a new perspective and reduce the emotional impact of their experiences. PE, on the other hand, helps individuals confront and process trauma-related memories and situations in a safe and structured way, diminishing their emotional intensity over time. Both therapies empower clients to regain control, improve emotional well-being, and move forward with greater resilience and clarity.

Integrating Eastern philosophy in trauma healing

Healing from trauma is most effective when the mind, body and spirit are considered together. By drawing on principles of Eastern philosophy, clients can cultivate mindfulness, self-awareness, and acceptance to navigate their healing journey. Practices such as meditation and breathwork help calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and promote emotional balance. Core ideas like impermanence and interconnectedness offer fresh perspectives, helping clients process difficult emotions and stay grounded in the present moment. This approach provides simple yet powerful tools to transform trauma symptoms into opportunities for growth and inner peace. Together, we can integrate these timeless practices into your life, creating space for healing and resilience.

Let’s collaboratively develop a treatment plan for you

Success stories

  • "I had the privilege of working with Nalini for over a year and was able to observe her interactions with clients during that time. She is extremely empathetic and supportive of those around her, and especially towards clients with who she works. Nalini is well versed in several therapeutic styles, including DBT, MI, and CBT, and is able to adjust her style depending on what her client needs, and she is never hesitant to take more training to increase her skills. Her presence is genuine and she uses it to show her clients the unconditional positive regard they need to build rapport and work towards the goals that the clients have set for themselves. I would highly recommend Nalini to anyone seeking therapy, whether their needs are coping with life's adjustments, to significant mental illnesses."

    — Lauren W

  • "I worked with Nalini in a clinic for a number of years. I saw the results she produced with mindfulness and DBT practice. The individuals she worked with showed improvement and confidence when addressing their mental health needs. Nalini helped her clients identify, develop and practice the tools they needed to be successful. Over the years I saw numerous clients return to the clinic to let her know about their continued improvement after attending therapy with her. She has created lasting and positive change for so many people in our community. Therapy can be a difficult process to face, she is a wonderful partner in that process."

    — Shelly B

  • "I worked with Nalini for seven years in a local community mental health clinic and have had the opportunity to observe her work and therapeutic skills firsthand. I have seen that she is a highly skilled, compassionate and knowledgeable therapist who is dedicated to her clients' well being. I trust and value the work she does with people and would highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking help with their psychological and emotional issues. It was an honor to work with Nalini and I believe she is an incredibly skilled therapist and is passionate about helping her clients obtain their goals and improving their lives."

    — Jason P

  • "I am pleased to add my endorsement of Nalini Channapatna Prasanna. Nalini is an exceptionally well-trained, talented and empathetic therapist. She works well with individuals and families; she is a dynamic group leader and a certified DBT therapist. Nalini is warm, caring and genuine. I highly recommend Nalini to clients who desire to achieve positive change in their lives."

    — Lauri C

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