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Dr. Cheruba Dhanaraj

Therapist(she/hers)
16 years of experience
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in guiding high-performing professionals through relational crises, anxiety, and stress. My approach combines deep psychological insight with strategic business acumen, allowing me to provide impactful counseling that drives meaningful transformations.

I hold an MBA in Human Resources Management and a PhD in counseling. I am also a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Michigan. I specialize in helping individuals navigate ADHD, anxiety, stress, burnout, major transitions, and interpersonal challenges while enhancing their resilience, clarity, and leadership effectiveness.

My approach to therapy

You’re the one people rely on, driven, capable, always holding it together. But inside, you feel anxious, overwhelmed, and like you’re barely managing. You may have experienced childhood trauma or emotional neglect that left you feeling unseen or unworthy, and now you carry that weight into your adult relationships and work. You might even wonder if ADHD plays a role in the way your mind races or how hard it is to slow down.

You’ve accomplished a lot, but at what cost? Exhaustion, self-doubt, perfectionism, and the fear that if you stop performing, everything will fall apart. If this sounds familiar, I see you. You deserve a space where you don’t have to perform, where you can begin to untangle the old patterns, heal the past, and rediscover who you are beyond the pressure.

Together, we’ll work on understanding your story, calming your nervous system, and building new ways of thinking, relating, and being. Therapy doesn’t mean you’re broken; it means you’re ready to feel whole.

What you can expect from me

I establish a secure and supportive environment where the client is respected, valued, and understood. I empower clients to achieve their goals and enhance their mental well-being.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Direct, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Western Michigan University, MA in Counseling and Community Psychology at Western Michigan University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Michigan)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based, Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu
  • Location
    2280 South 11th Street
    Kalamazoo, MI 49009