About Dr. Nisha Narsai, LCSW, DSW

Therapy for California Residents
Provides Business Services Across California

Hi, I'm Dr. Nisha Narsai.

Hi, I’m Dr. Nisha Narsai.

I know life moves fast. Even when you’re giving it your best, it can feel like you’re running on empty. If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from yourself lately, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to carry it alone.

What I Help With:

Anxiety Therapy

Depression Therapy

Women’s Therapy

Men’s Therapy

Grief & Loss Therapy

Relationship Therapy

Therapy for Creatives

Coaching Services

Crisis-Management Services

Onsite Business Services

Workshop Facilitator & Speaker

Have any questions? Send me a message!

When Urgency Becomes the Rhythm

Stress can become the background noise of daily life for so many people. Having worked with people from all walks of life, including educators, leaders, and executives, I see how it happens. Obligations pile up, and eventually your body lives at that pace.

Many people come in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from the routines that used to ground them. Sometimes it looks like irritability, fatigue, trouble sleeping, or the constant sense of being behind.

My Focus and Why I Chose It

I help people slow down the urgency enough to hear themselves again. Therapy doesn’t have to wait until you hit a breaking point. It can be a place to reset and build a steadier way of living.

I’ve lived through the stress that comes from perfectionism, high standards, and the deadlines they create. Through my life and work, I’ve learned something that changed how I see everything. Balance isn’t a destination you reach and stay at. Life ebbs and flows. Some seasons ask more of you than others, and that’s not a failure. That’s the human experience.

When we stay connected to what truly matters to us, we have something solid to return to when things feel chaotic. That starts with having the right support and tools, which can look different for each person.

Building Your Toolkit, Together

At Cauley & Associates, my focus is solution-focused support. I care about helping you feel steadier now, while also building the kind of structure you can keep using. This often includes stress management, anxiety support, burnout recovery, and building more self-compassion, especially for people who tend to hold themselves to high standards.

My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative. We start by getting clear on what you need help with, and create a plan you can actually follow in your life.

A big part of my work focuses on your nervous system. When your body is stuck in stress mode, it’s harder to follow through on habits that matter to you. We work on helping your system settle first, then build skills for the moments that tend to throw you off. I also encourage practice between sessions, since that’s where real change gets nurtured. You try something new, notice what gets in the way, and we adjust from there.

Over time, you build your own toolkit for managing stress and living in line with what matters to you. From that place, choices feel clearer, and you feel more like yourself.

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What Makes My Approach Different

I believe in growth mindset and neuroplasticity. Your brain has the capacity to learn new patterns. The exhausted version of you isn’t your whole story. Real change comes from small, gentle steps practiced consistently.

With both structure and compassion, you get space to talk and process, and you get tools you can use right away. Sessions stay focused, so you leave with something concrete to practice.

With my East-West perspective, I use research-backed therapy approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused therapy. In addition, mindfulness, self-compassion, grounding, breath work, and body-based tools are integrated when they fit what you need.

Supporting people as they reconnect with their own inner wisdom, that knowing inside them that already know what they need is incredibly rewarding. My job isn’t to tell you what’s right. It’s to help you hear yourself again and trust what you find there.

What Grounds Me

I value the simple things life offers: time with loved ones, movement, nature, cultural experiences, travel, and small daily practices for mind-body health. I make space for creativity and centering activities like music and art that keep me connected to my inner self.

Education and Professional Background

Doctor of Social Work, University of Southern California
Master of Social Work, University of Southern California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 28814), State of CA
Well-Being and Wellness Coaching Certification
Advanced Mindfulness Certificate Course
Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

3 STEP PROCESS TO GET STARTED

01 When you reach out, you’ll tallk to our our Client Care Coordinator, Jennifer. Share what is going on for you, ask any questions you may have and if it is determined that we are a good fit, you will get scheduled for your first session.

02 Jennifer will gather information and send you an email to register for our client portal to complete intake documentation prior to our initial 50-minute session.

03 All online sessions are held via video, in which you will be sent a link prior to the appointment day/time. You will begin your healing journey with your therapist by establishing a connection first, sharing your story and discovering what your goals are. Therapy is an active process and unique to each individual.