Counseling at Tara
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A Science-Backed, Creative Approach to Mental Health
A Collaborative Journey with Niyati Kadakia, Ph.D. Candidate
At Tara, counseling is not just about symptom management—it is about empowerment, self-discovery, and transformation. I take a feminist, integrative, and trauma-informed approach, blending psychology, depth work, somatic practices, nature-based healing, and expressive arts to support your healing journey.
As individuals, we do not exist in isolation—we navigate complex societal structures, cultural expectations, and personal histories that shape our identities. My approach honors the intersections of gender, culture, and lived experience, helping clients reclaim agency, self-worth, and belonging.
As a pre-doctoral, license-eligible clinician in California and a Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Psychology, I provide counseling that is both scientifically grounded and creatively expansive, supporting clients in stepping into their full potential.
What to Expect in Our Work Together
I incorporate a range of therapeutic modalities, including:
- Feminist & Empowerment-Based Therapy – Exploring identity, self-worth, and agency in the context of gender, power, and cultural expectations.
- Jungian Psychology – Working with archetypes, dreams, and unconscious narratives to reclaim personal power.
- Somatic & Mind-Body Healing – Regulating the nervous system through breathwork, movement, and sensory awareness.
- Expressive Arts & Narrative Therapy – Using writing, storytelling, and creative modalities to process emotions and reframe self-perception.
- Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Therapy – Honoring identity, intergenerational narratives, and community-based healing.
- Nature-Based & Eco-Therapy – Reconnecting with the natural world as a source of renewal and grounding.
- Mindfulness & Embodiment Practices – Cultivating self-awareness and emotional regulation through meditation, somatic work, and visualization.
Who I Work With
- Trauma recovery & nervous system regulation
- Anxiety & emotional resilience
- Life transitions & self-exploration
- Navigating societal roles, expectations & self-worth
- Creativity, self-expression & personal growth
- Identity, belonging & cultural connection
- Spiritual exploration & meaning-making
I specialize in working with women of color and underrepresented communities, helping individuals reclaim their power, navigate societal structures, and step into their fullest potential.
Credentials
- Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology – California Institute for Human Science (CIHS)
- License Eligible, California, USA, in process.
- Global Art in Medicine Fellowship Recipient (2025)
- M.A. in Biotechnology – Columbia University
- B.S. in Biochemical Engineering – University of Southern California (USC)
- B.A. in Literature – Scripps College
Certifications
- Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery – Harvard Medical School
- Engineering Health & Yoga Physiology – New York University
- Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) – International Yoga Alliance
- Approved Instructor – National Conflict Resolution Center, USA
Writer | Poet | Dancer
Integrating creative expression into resilience-building approaches.
How to Begin
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Counseling is currently available. Sessions are by appointment only.
If you’re interested in working together, please reach out to schedule a consultation.
