Janani Venkateswaran

Are you struggling to have harmony in your relationships? Does having ease in your life seem like a far-fetched dream? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the state of the world and all you have to do? Welcome, you're in the right place! I have been in your shoes and the first (or twenty) step is always the hardest. As someone who has learned to balance multiple cultures, I know what it can feel like to straddle various parts of your identity. I have first hand experienced feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, and at a complete loss for how to navigate the intensity of my emotions. This has informed my practice and work with clients where I strongly believe that our emotions guide us to understanding ourselves in a new light. Asking for help can be difficult, especially in a culture that values productivity over personality.

I primarily use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) along with aspects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and the Gottman Method in my work with clients. That said, I choose my mode of treatment after identifying my client's strengths & take a collaborative approach to therapy. I specialize in working with couples in various stages of their relationship and adult individuals.

My clients usually work with me on a weekly basis for the first six months after which we check-in to adjust session frequency as needed. I offer a warm, compassionate and empathetic approach in my work with clients while also bringing in directness when needed. Rather than calling you out for your patterns, I invite you in so we can look at things together and explore how to move forward. After working together, my clients have a better understanding of themselves. They recognize patterns that kept them stuck. They navigate their lives by harnessing the power of their emotions rather than feeling powerless when faced with their emotions.

Also, I provide Immigration evaluations for VAWA, Extreme Hardship, Asylum and U Visa.