Anya

Dr Anya Kumaranathan

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

At Shalom, culturally-adaptive, queer-affirmative, trauma-sensitive services are offered. The Center has been established to render a secure environment to reflect and grow. The Clinic specializes in issues surrounding mental health concerns such as Clinical Depression, variety of Anxieties and Personality Disorders.

About Me

I treat trauma and relationship issues for adults and couples in Chennai. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, LCPC, based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. I offer psychodynamic therapy and psychological and diagnostic assessment in a private setting.

Approach

Dr. Anya's approach draws from many schools of thought. She works with the individual(s) in a very collaborative way, maintaining all ethical standards. The philosophy behind the treatment approach is predominantly Humanistic-Existential. She has also been trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive re-exposure, and re-processing.
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Basic Information

Services


Dr. Anya is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist and Gerontologist in Chennai city. She has had intense clinical training in the United States for 6 years. She specializes in Psychological Trauma, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and Personality Disorders. She consults at multiple renowned hospitals in Chennai city and has a private practice of hers, Shalom - Center for Psychological Wellness.

Services Offered:

  • Assessment

    A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.

  • 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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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications


The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Northeastern Illinois University

Registrations


Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

LCPC

Service Area


Shalom - Center for Psychological Wellness

In-person & Online

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

India