Meet Sangeetha Nair
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Each stage of one’s life presents new challenges. For many, these challenges can be an impetus for change and growth. For others, it can create roadblocks. Often recognizing that you are at an impasse can be the key to opening yourself up to life’s possibilities. Emotional vulnerabilities, self-doubt, circular thinking, and recurring negative and judgmental thoughts can all be overcome when one feels understood and accepted with validation, insight, and guidance.
My name is Sangeetha, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I was born and raised in India and then immigrated to the suburbs of Chicago. Now I call Hawaii my home away from home. Like many of you, life has offered me many gifts, as well as challenges to overcome. In my journey, I have come unraveled, sought the help that I needed, learned skills to stitch my life back together. I have decided to cultivate the courage to show up in my own life and do it over and over again. I share my story with you because I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a valuable component of progress in therapy. It is important that you find someone that is the right fit, as well as qualified to address the particular concerns that are leading you to seek therapy.
I have over seven years of experience in Mental Healthcare working with individuals, couples, family and group addressing anxiety, depression, stress management, eating disorders, substance use, self-esteem, work-life balance, and relational difficulties. I have an eclectic style, and often use DBT, CBT, EFT, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, journaling, and other experiential modalities. I will offer you my full attention, honesty, and the validation that you need to help you make sense of your experiences. I will help you challenge and clarify your inner dialogues and values. I will teach you skills to cultivate curiosity, lean into your discomfort through the lens of self-compassion. We will practice and celebrate your authenticity and attend to your wisdom. Amidst all this, we will laugh and remember to find humor in our human condition.
I am also proficient in and can conduct sessions in Malayalam!