Hello and Welcome, I’m Aksheta, a Postdoctoral Fellow! Whether you seek therapy to help restore balance in life or you are simply trying to invest in your mental health, I am so glad you found us. Please take time to review this page to determine if we would be a great fit!
Aksheta Kuttuva, PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow
PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow
Supervised by Rachel McCarthy, PsyD (she, her)
Supervised by Rachel McCarthy, PsyD (she, her)
- Work best with: Children, Teens Adults, Older Adults, Families, LGBTQ+ Community
- Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
My therapy style is warm, compassionate, and patient-centered – grounded in empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. I value whole-person and whole-family care, with everyone being met where they are. I aim to create a culturally responsive space where patients feel seen, valued, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. Patients can expect the first meeting approached with curiosity, and we work together to begin shaping a treatment plan that feels supportive and meaningful.
Patients often share that they experience my presence as calming, and that they feel heard, understood, and not judged in our work together. Many describe feeling safe to be their authentic selves, reporting increased self-awareness, improved emotion regulation, healthier communication and boundary-setting, and reduced anxious and depressive symptoms. Patients often share that what feels unique about working with me is my deeply multicultural approach to therapy. I spent a year providing mental health services at a center dedicated to South Asian communities, while also working with other individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. As an Indian American and South Asian-identifying individual myself, I know the importance of culture in how people understand themselves, their relationships, and their emotional experiences.
Credentials
Education
PsyD in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, 2025
Personal Interests
I’m trained in an Indian classical dance form called Bharatanatyam, and I love using movement as a way to de-stress – feel free to ask me about dance movement therapy too! I’m also an avid nature lover: the beach is my happy place, and I enjoy hiking, running, and long walks, with a dream of visiting multiple national parks around the world. I also love dogs, getting lost in a good book, and exploring new libraries/coffee shops, trails, and hidden gems!
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Curative
- Employers Health Network
- Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Anxiety, Depression, Cultural Identity, Trauma, Stress, Major Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Emotional Regulation, Family Conflict, Academic Issues
Expertise
- Academic Issues
- ADD / ADHD
- Aging
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Career Counseling / Professional Growth
- Depression
- Divorce / Breakup
- Existential Issues
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Loss or Grief
- Racial Identity
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Shyness / High Sensitivity
- Social Anxiety
- Social Isolation / Loneliness
- Spiritual Growth
- Stress / Burnout
- Stress-Related Illness
- Trauma / PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dance/Movement Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Faith-Based Counseling
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered (Rogerian)
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Systems Approach
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults (6-65+)
- Participant Types: Individuals, Families
- Language Spoken: English, Hindi, Sourashtra