Meet Our Founder

ABOUT Dr. Kinnari Birla (She/Her), Psy.D.

Dr. Kinnari Birla is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience in adult psychotherapy. Based in Texas and licensed in both Texas and Florida, she seeks inspiration from Dr. Maya Angelou’s words,

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”

Dr. Birla is dedicated to empowering her clients to share their stories within a safe, nonjudgmental space where they feel heard, seen, and validated. She builds a strong therapeutic alliance through active listening, reflective responses, and psychological insights that unpack past experiences while addressing present and future concerns.

For Dr. Birla, transformation begins with the healing connection within the therapist-client relationship. As a compassionate change agent, she encourages clients to cultivate self-awareness, practice psychological flexibility, and develop introspection.

Her approach blends psychoeducation, practical tools, and evidence-based techniques to enhance neuroplasticity and address maladaptive patterns. Dr. Birla specializes in helping clients confront generational trauma, cultural conditioning, and emotional barriers, guiding them to adopt a mindful, holistic approach to emotional, mental, and spiritual growth.

As a South Asian American woman raised in the United States, Dr. Birla brings a culturally sensitive lens to her work. She is deeply attuned to the challenges associated with contrasting identities, including racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual diversity, and provides compassionate guidance for clients navigating these complexities.

Outside her practice, Dr. Birla is the author of two books and has created an online course exploring the mental health effects of cultural straddling in the West. She loves spending time with her spouse, children, friends, and family. And also enjoys dancing, exercising, reading, meditating, traveling, watching NFL and NBA games (Go 49ers!), and exploring new cuisines.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Dr. Birla has been a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida since 2014 and in Texas since 2020. She recently obtained her PSYPACT licensure to provide telehealth services in over 40 states.

Her expertise spans a wide range of areas, including:

ADHD
Anxiety Disorders
Clinical Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Relationship and interpersonal issues
Life transitions
Stress management
Grief and loss
LGBTQ+ concerns
Marginalized group support
Chronic health conditions, including psych-oncology
Perfectionism and self-esteem challenges

Dr. Birla is proficient in evidence-based treatments, including:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Interpersonal Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Psychodynamic and Attachment-Based Therapies

Dr. Birla is licensed by the Board of Psychology in Texas (#38636) and Florida (#PY9130). She is grateful to all who seek therapy and looks forward to being part of your journey toward growth and healing.