Akshita Vaidyanathan
Licensed Clinical Social Workers
“I am an LGBTQIA+ centered, intersectional feminist therapist. My approach is grounded in values of social justice and anti-oppression. My approach is also trauma focused, client-centered, relational and neurodiversity affirming. I provide therapy online for those located globally (priority for South Asians, SEAsians).”
About Me
Approach
I am trained in and pull from a variety of methods and treatment orientations depending on the needs and preferences of my client.
These theoretical orientations, modalities and methods include: attachment-based therapy, Brainspotting, Emotion Focused Therapy, DBT skills, harm reduction, parts work/IFS, systems theory and polyvagal theory.
I am also committed to ongoing learning and training and may add additional methods, or adjust my approach based on new learnings.
Services
Limited Openings for individual therapy
WAITLIST OPEN for Brainspotting Trauma Healing Intensives
Services Offered:
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Brainspotting
A therapy that uses fixed eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling
Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Somatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.
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Support Groups
Facilitated groups of people with shared experiences who meet regularly to listen, share, and support one another.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Groups
- •Individuals
- •Organisations
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling
Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:
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Licensed Clinical Social Workers
A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.
Qualifications
University of Washington
Registrations
Washington State Department of Health
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
