Mahalakshmi Satyanarayana

I’m a psychologist and therapist with a PhD in Psychology and
several years of experience in research, teaching, and therapeutic
practice. My work focuses on helping individuals understand the deep
connections between the mind, body, and emotional wellbeing. I
strongly believe that healing happens not only through talking about
experiences but also through learning how the body holds and
processes stress, pain, and trauma.

My therapeutic
approach is primarily informed by somatic and body-based practices,
which support clients in becoming more aware of their bodily
sensations, emotions, and internal experiences. Through these
approaches, I guide individuals reconnect with themselves, regulate
overwhelming emotions, and develop healthier ways of coping with
life’s challenges. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity,
and a non-judgmental space where clients can explore their
experiences safely. I focus on trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and addiction.

I have spent
years drifting through life like a zombie - unsure what was “wrong,”
wondering if I needed a diagnosis, and feeling frustrated that
nothing really worked for me. Every therapy felt slightly off, like
it wasn’t meant for the way I moved through the world.

Then I found
somatic and neurocognitive work… and things finally clicked.

So when you say,
“I want to change, but I don’t know where to start,” trust
me—I’ve lived that.

When I'm not at work I love watching crime series, walking, and getting through my book lists.