Karpagavinayagam_11-2021

Nithya Karpagavinayagam, LCPC

Age Group Served
adults
Therapy Format
individuals
couples
Treatment Focus
anxiety, lgbtq-related-issues, relationship-issues, life-transitions, personal-growth, burnout, womens-issues, emotion-regulation, transgender, sexual-abuse, self-esteem, relational-concerns, grief, career-counseling
Types of Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Somatic Experiencing
LGBTQ+ Affirming
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Trauma-Focused
Gottman Method
Attachment-based/Relational Therapy
Psychodynamic
Feminist
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Expressive Arts
Insurance Accepted
Private Pay, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Out of Network, Cigna, United Health
Can Prescribe Medication: No
Offers Sliding Scale: No
Accepting New Therapy Fund Clients: No
Last modified: February 3, 2025

Nithya Karpagavinayagam, LCPC

In-Person / Virtual: in-person, tele
States / Provinces Served: Illinois
Ethnicity: Indian
Racial Identity / Culture: asian-immigrant, first-generation-asian-immigrant
Languages Spoken: English
Sex/Gender: Female, Cisgender

Life contains many unexpected twists to overcome and it can be easy to feel lost and overwhelmed. I believe therapy is a space for rest and reflection without judgement. During our time together, I strive to create a compassionate, safe environment that helps you grow, heal, and find your path forward.

 

As a bilingual, bicultural therapist for adults and people in relationships, I specialize in trauma, gender/sexuality concerns, and complex family dynamics. I exist in the intersection of multiple identities and abilities. I grew up in a different country and culture, and have navigated what it means for me to honor my roots while branching out into a western mindset. Throughout my life, who I am has shifted and grown with context and experience. I bring this into my sessions with intentionality and initiative as we broach topics of identity, culture and context, creating a supportive and safe place to witness and heal our deep, intergenerational wounds.

 

I am a licensed therapist with training in EMDR and Brainspotting for processing trauma, Gottman Method for Couples, and yoga for mindfulness as well as background in neuroscience. I am fluent in English and Tamil.

 

Clinical focuses:

  • Trauma (relational, intergenerational, sexual, etc.)
  • Marginalized experiences and identity exploration (racial, gender, sexuality, cultural, cross-cultural experiences, etc.)
  • Relationship therapy for individuals and partners (conflicts, life transitions, intimacy issues, consensual non-monogamy, disconnection, communication, etc.)

I incorporate the following eclectic approaches:

  • Trauma-informed and multiculturally aware
  • Holistic wellness (Somatic)
  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Gottman and emotion-focused therapy for people in relationships
  • ACT, DBT, CBT, IFS