Shruthi Nair LMHC-D, LPC

Hi, I’m Shruthi. I’m a South Asian American mental health counselor licensed to provide virtual therapy in New York and Pennsylvania. I specialize in working with South Asian, BIPOC, and immigrant individuals navigating anxiety, depression, intergenerational trauma, cultural identity, life transitions, and chronic health conditions such as PCOS, thyroid disorders, and cancer. I’m passionate about creating a space where you don’t have to explain your culture before you can begin healing.

My work is deeply rooted in understanding the unspoken expectations, family dynamics, and cultural pressures that can shape your emotional world. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by people-pleasing, struggling to set boundaries, or carrying the emotional burden of being the “strong one” in their families. Others are working through cultural identity conflicts or the impact of growing up in environments where emotions were minimized or misunderstood.

I also support individuals managing chronic health conditions, recognizing how deeply physical and mental health are intertwined—especially in communities where these struggles are often dismissed or endured in silence.

My approach to therapy is integrative and collaborative. I draw from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR. Together, we’ll explore not just your thoughts and behaviors, but also the deeper emotional patterns and parts of you that have been shaped by your experiences. My goal is to help you build insight, develop coping tools, and create lasting, meaningful change.

At the heart of my work is a commitment to de-stigmatizing mental health within the South Asian community. I believe therapy can be a powerful space to unlearn survival patterns, reconnect with yourself, and move toward a life that feels more aligned and authentic—not just one that meets expectations.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Therapy with me is a space where all parts of you are welcome.