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

In-person & Online

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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.

Credentials

Registrations

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

LCPC

Qualifications

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Northeastern Illinois University

Service Areas

Shalom - Center for Psychological Wellness

In-person & Online

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

India

Chennai, India