Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
(Online Only)
Living with chronic pain or illness can be exhausting — especially when no one seems to take it seriously. As a pain psychologist, I offer integrative online therapy that helps you make sense of your symptoms, reduce stress, and reconnect with yourself. My approach is warm, practical, and grounded in neuroscience — no toxic positivity, no pressure to “just push through.”
Whether you're burnt out, feeling stuck, or just tired of doing it all alone, this work is a place to find relief and rebuild your capacity. If you’re ready for something different, let’s talk.
Client Focus
Session Format: Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Hispanic / Latino, LGBTQ+, Military / Veterans, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Behavioral
- Biopsychosocial
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focus Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
Approach Description: My approach blends evidence-based therapies (like CBT, ACT, and nervous system regulation tools) with a strong focus on honoring your story, your pace, and your lived experience. Some clients come to therapy wanting practical tools and strategies to reduce stress and feel more in control. Others want a space to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with the parts of themselves that have felt silenced or stuck in survival mode. Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about helping you reconnect with yourself, build capacity, and move forward in ways that feel sustainable. Whether you're seeking structure, softness, or a little of both — we’ll tailor the process to support what you need most.
Education & Credentials
Anahita Kalianivala PhD
- Female
- License # PY 0991
- Licensed in NV
- PSYPACT Mobility # 21214
- Practicing Since 2019
Education: I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UNC Greensboro and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in pain psychology at Stanford University’s Pain Management Center. My training focused on chronic pain, health psychology, and mind-body approaches — all of which shape my integrative work today.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $225
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- For individual therapy, I offer a limited number of sliding-scale spots for clients experiencing financial hardship, with reduced-rate sessions starting at $150. Eligibility is based on self-reported need — no financial documentation is required. These spots are offered on a first come, first served basis and are open to clients located in any PSYPACT state where I’m authorized to practice. Please reach out directly to inquire about current availability. I also offer Empowered Relief, a one-session pain management class, on a pay-what-you-can basis — with options ranging from $0 to $99. No explanation is needed. My goal is to make high-quality pain care more accessible, and cost should never be a barrier to getting started. Session packages and payment plans are also available on a case-by-case basis.
- Out of Network
- I am an out-of-network provider, which means I don’t bill insurance directly. However, I work with Reimbursify, a service that helps clients verify their out-of-network benefits and submit claims for reimbursement — all on your behalf. While I can’t guarantee insurance coverage for specific service
Anahita Kalianivala Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of PSYPACT states Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Online Therapy Details: Secure, HIPAA-compliant Telehealth via GoogleMeet
I specialize in therapy for chronic pain, illness-related stress, and nervous system overload. Many of my clients have “tried everything” — medications, providers, advice — and still feel stuck or dismissed. My work blends practical strategies with nervous system awareness and identity-level support, so we’re not just treating symptoms — we’re rebuilding self-trust. Whether you’re managing post-surgical pain, fibromyalgia, or the quiet grief of not feeling like yourself anymore, therapy can offer relief, clarity, and a path forward. You don’t have to be in crisis to start. You don’t have to know exactly what you need. You just have to be ready for something different.