Dr. Uma Subbiah, OH Psychologist, IL Psychologist
Practical, collaborative care for parenting and life stress
Book with Uma- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- OH Psychologist, IL Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Ohio, Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Uma
Dr. Uma Subbiah helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship strain, sleep and eating problems, addictions, and mood concerns. She also supports people facing grief, anger, low self-esteem, career transitions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues related to identity and multicultural stressors.
Dr. Subbiah practices in Ohio and speaks English. Her style is warm and respectful.
She aims to build a steady, problem-solving relationship with each person.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than long theoretical talks. Dr. Subbiah draws on client-centered work to keep sessions focused on each person's needs and preferences.
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness strategies are offered to reduce reactivity and improve attention. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change and solution-focused methods to identify small, achievable next steps.
Together these approaches help with mood, panic, trauma symptoms, and everyday parenting stress. With 22 years of experience as a psychologist, Dr. Subbiah helps people sort through complex problems and set realistic goals.
She works collaboratively to tailor sessions to what a person wants to achieve. The emphasis is on skills that can be used between sessions to handle hard moments. People who choose her often want clear guidance, steady support, and tools they can practice on their own.
Dr. Subbiah approaches each concern in a straightforward way and partners with clients to track progress and adjust plans as needed.
What Uma works with
Everything Uma lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Uma helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Uma lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Dr. Subbiah commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person, and shaping sessions around their goals; it helps when someone wants a supportive space to talk through parenting stress or relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep or eating difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision means techniques can be adjusted over time based on what is or isn't helping.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is helpful when visual cues matter and a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick coaching, ongoing check-ins, or when someone prefers typing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to keep a steady rhythm of support.
Questions people ask about Uma
What concerns does Dr. Subbiah address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and related areas listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She takes a compassionate, respectful approach and focuses on building a steady working relationship. Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical steps, and collaboration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience working as a psychologist with a wide range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, and substance-related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is licensed as an Ohio Psychologist (P.5530) and an Illinois Psychologist (071007510) and is based in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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