- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Uma
Dr. Uma Subbiah is an Ohio psychologist with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, trauma, and addiction. She also helps with concerns such as sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, ADHD, grief, and self-esteem issues.
Her style is practical and person-focused. She aims to build a working relationship and then choose approaches that fit a person's goals and personality. Sessions are collaborative and oriented toward clear steps a person can try between meetings.
She commonly uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing also shape short-term goals and decision-making. These methods are used to address anger that shows up at home, work frustration, resentment, and related stressors.
Dr. Subbiah has experience with trauma and with mood disorders including bipolar and PTSD. That background informs how she supports people who find anger tied to past abuse, military-related stress, or ongoing trauma reactions. She also assists people coping with life changes, immigration issues, and multicultural stressors.
Sessions are intended to help people notice patterns, test new coping ways, and build practical skills for communication and emotion regulation. The work often combines talking through situations, practicing new responses, and setting manageable goals to reduce disruptive anger and improve daily functioning.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship so goals come from the person's own priorities. It helps when someone wants a steady, respectful space to talk through anger triggers and communication patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions together. In practice this means identifying thinking patterns that feed anger, testing different responses, and practicing new behaviors between sessions to reduce reactivity.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to notice rising anger earlier. These skills help with stress, sleep problems, and reducing impulsive reactions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, personality, and daily demands. Together they set short-term goals and adjust strategies if something does not fit.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people try therapeutic exercises between meetings in the context of their everyday life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she help with?
She works with anger that shows up in relationships, at work, or as built-up resentment. She also addresses anger connected to trauma, grief, and stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try new skills.
How much experience does she have with these issues?
She has 22 years of experience working as a psychotherapist with mood disorders, trauma, addictions, and anger concerns.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is an Ohio Psychologist (OH Psychologist P.5530) and an Illinois Psychologist (IL Psychologist 071007510) based in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm the current session options before scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.