About Uma
Dr. Uma Subbiah helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, and mood disorders. She also supports concerns like ADHD, body image, grief, parenting strain, intimacy issues, and career stress.
Dr. Subbiah practices from Ohio and brings 22 years of experience as a psychologist to her work. Her style is warm and respectful.
She focuses on building a strong working relationship and listens first to what matters most to the person sitting across from her.
How Uma works
Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon. She encourages small changes that fit daily life. Dr.
Subbiah uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior. She incorporates client-centered techniques to follow each person's pace and priorities. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies are used when helpful to set achievable goals and keep momentum.
She has worked with people affected by trauma, including those dealing with post-traumatic stress and disaster-related stress. Her background includes addressing substance use, domestic violence effects, immigration-related concerns, and veteran issues. The focus is on safety, coping, and rebuilding routines.
People who work with Dr. Subbiah can expect clear explanations, collaborative planning, and attention to cultural and life context. Her Ohio and Illinois psychologist credentials reflect long-term practice, and she aims to make therapy manageable and goal-oriented for everyday life.
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What Uma works with
The areas below are the ones Uma selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Immigration issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | OH Psychologist, IL Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How her approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist reflects what she hears and helps the person clarify what matters most, which can be useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It often includes simple at-home exercises and practice that can reduce anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms over time.
Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice sensations, emotions, and thoughts without judgment. It is often used alongside other tools to manage stress, improve sleep, and reduce reactivity.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about options, try methods that match goals, and adjust direction based on what works for the individual. Clients help set priorities and measure small progress along the way.
Online formats make ongoing work more flexible. Video calls let the therapist and client meet face to face for deeper conversation. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short check-ins, coaching-style support, and when a written reflection helps the person process thoughts. These options help people maintain continuity of care while balancing daily life.
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