Therapist profile
Dr. Uma Subbiah, OH Psychologist P.5530, IL Psychologist 071007510
Ohio
Dr. Uma Subbiah - Psychologist for mood and relationships
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- Credentials
- OH Psychologist P.5530, IL Psychologist 071007510
- License
- Psychologist, Ohio / P.5530; Psychologist, Illinois / 071007510
- NPI
- 1275580078
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- CBT and mindfulness
About Uma
Dr. Uma Subbiah is an Ohio Psychologist (OH Psychologist P.5530) and an Illinois Psychologist (IL Psychologist 071007510) with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also supports concerns such as codependency, body image, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and career stress.
She aims for a practical, person-focused approach in sessions. She listens for the patterns that keep someone stuck - like people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or getting lost in another person’s needs. From there she uses methods that fit the person’s goals. Sessions include clear steps for setting boundaries, managing mood, and improving communication.
Dr. Subbiah draws on client-centered work to prioritize the person’s perspective. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are used to build attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity.
She also uses solution-focused methods and motivational interviewing to set realistic goals and strengthen motivation for change. Trauma-focused approaches are applied when past harm affects current functioning, including work with PTSD and abuse-related trauma.
People who come for help often want concrete tools they can use between sessions. Therapy typically blends practical exercises, skill practice, and short-term problem solving with deeper discussion when needed. To begin, the process asks about current priorities and builds from there.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on hearing the person’s experience and working from their priorities. In practice this means the therapist asks about what matters most and shapes sessions around those topics to keep work relevant and practical.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions use simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavioral changes that can reduce anxiety, depression, or mood swings.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and present-moment noticing. Online sessions introduce short mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and build calm, and clients are shown brief practices they can use between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, whether that means skills-focused CBT, mindfulness practice, or a mix of approaches. This is a shared, step-by-step decision based on what the client prefers and needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions fit around work or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related areas such as codependency and body image.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style centers on listening to the person and focusing on practical steps. She combines client-centered conversations with skill-based work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience as a clinical psychologist practicing with a range of mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds Ohio Psychologist P.5530 and Illinois Psychologist 071007510 credentials and is based in Ohio.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.