Dr. Uma Subbiah, OH Psychologist P.5530, IL Psychologist 071007510

Dr. Uma Subbiah is a clinical psychologist with 22 years of experience offering compassionate, evidence-informed psychotherapy. She works with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use challenges, relationship and marital problems, anger management, and trauma related to abuse, sexual assault, and military service.

Her approach emphasizes a respectful, collaborative therapeutic relationship tailored to each person’s personality style and goals. Dr. Subbiah has formal training in cognitive behavioral treatments for depression and anxiety, interpersonal psychotherapy, Cognitive Processing Treatment for PTSD, and EMDR. She combines these methods in an eclectic way, selecting techniques that best match a client’s needs and objectives while maintaining a focus on practical problem solving and emotional processing.

Dr. Subbiah is licensed as a psychologist in Ohio (OH Psychologist P.5530) and Illinois (IL Psychologist 071007510). She frames therapy as a partnership, working side by side with clients to resolve concerns and move toward a more satisfying, balanced life. Seeking help is acknowledged as a brave step, and Dr. Subbiah offers steady support throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Subbiah uses client-centered therapy to create an accepting, empathic environment where clients can explore feelings, values, and personal goals. This approach focuses on listening, validation, and supporting the client’s own capacity for growth, which can be especially helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is offered to identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT emphasizes practical skills, structured exercises, and homework to build coping strategies and measurable progress.

Mindfulness therapy is also used to strengthen present-moment awareness and emotion regulation. Simple mindfulness practices can reduce reactivity to stress and support better sleep, focus, and overall emotional balance.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Subbiah collaborates with each client to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility and accessibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited mobility. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver the same core techniques and practical tools used in person while making it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes.