Business Details
13 Years
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Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy & Counseling Services in Seattle, WA
Swayam Prabha Psychological Services is a mental health counseling practice founded on the principles of mindfulness and Inquiry-based therapy. With over three decades of professional experience, including clinical work in England, India, and the United States, our practice integrates cross-cultural perspectives and evidence-based techniques to address psychological suffering. Our approach emphasizes self-inquiry and present-moment awareness to help clients navigate depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and existential concerns. As a licensed mental health counselor and former physician, we combine medical expertise with psychological insight to support individuals through life transitions, trauma recovery, and personal growth.Our services include individual psychotherapy, consultation, assessment, and supervision, tailored to address addictive behaviors, communication difficulties, and stress management. We maintain affiliations with the University of Washington's Psychiatry Department and adhere to rigorous professional standards through our Washington State licensure and international medical certifications. Our practice philosophy centers on cultivating self-reliance and inner clarity, reflecting the Sanskrit meaning of 'Swayam Prabha' - self-reliant radiance.
Services
Psychotherapy
Mindfulness Training
Inquiry-Based Therapy
Cross-Cultural Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Life Transitions Support
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Consultation Services
Assessment & Evaluation
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of cross-cultural clinical experience in mental health counseling
- Our practice integrates medical expertise with mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches
- Specialized training in Byron Katie's Inquiry techniques for deep psychological exploration
- Affiliated with University of Washington's Psychiatry Department since 2001
- Published author on Inquiry-based psychotherapy applications in clinical settings
Associations and certifications
- Washington State Department of Health
- General Medical Council, UK
- Indian Medical Association
What people say
Compassionate support
Effective mindfulness techniques
Guidance through life transitions
Sincere counsel
Overwhelming responsibility management
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy sessions address depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and trauma through evidence-based approaches. Our practice combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness to help clients develop coping strategies and emotional resilience. Sessions focus on creating personalized treatment plans that address specific mental health concerns while promoting overall well-being.
Mindfulness Training
Mindfulness-based interventions teach present-moment awareness to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. Through guided exercises and practical applications, clients learn to observe thoughts without judgment and cultivate greater self-awareness. This approach helps manage anxiety, chronic pain, and relationship conflicts by developing moment-to-moment conscious attention.
Inquiry-Based Therapy
Inquiry-based psychotherapy applies Byron Katie's 'The Work' to examine distressing thoughts and beliefs. Through structured questioning, clients identify and challenge cognitive distortions that contribute to suffering. This transformative process helps resolve anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts by revealing more empowering perspectives and thought patterns.
Cross-Cultural Counseling
Specialized counseling addresses challenges in cross-cultural relationships and multicultural identity issues. Drawing from personal experience in intercultural relationships, we help clients navigate communication differences, cultural expectations, and identity formation. This service supports individuals and couples in building stronger cross-cultural understanding and relationship resilience.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma-informed therapy addresses the lasting effects of abuse, loss, and adverse life experiences. Using somatic awareness and cognitive restructuring techniques, we help clients process traumatic memories safely. Treatment focuses on restoring emotional regulation, rebuilding trust, and developing coping mechanisms for managing trauma-related symptoms in daily life.
People
Anil Coumar
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Dr. Anil Coumar is a licensed mental health counselor with 30+ years of clinical experience. Former physician and University of Washington faculty member specializing in mindfulness-based psychotherapy and Inquiry techniques. Author of 'Inquiry-Based Psychotherapy' and researcher in mental health technology applications.
Questions
What types of mental health issues do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, cross-cultural challenges, trauma recovery, and existential concerns through mindfulness-based approaches.
How does Inquiry-based psychotherapy work?
Inquiry-based therapy uses structured questioning to examine distressing thoughts and beliefs. By challenging cognitive distortions, clients discover more empowering perspectives that reduce psychological suffering.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide online mindfulness and Inquiry-based psychotherapy sessions for clients throughout Washington State and Seattle area residents.
What is your approach to cross-cultural counseling?
Drawing from personal experience in intercultural relationships, we help clients navigate communication differences, cultural expectations, and identity formation challenges in multicultural contexts.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us through our website contact form or call 206-925-3158 to request an appointment for mental health counseling services in Seattle.
Reviews (1)
Cory Gaskins
Aug 18, 2021
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I have to apologize that I didnt come forward with my experience with Dr. Coumar sooner.
Seeing all the negative reviews on him online on other platforms, I decided to come forward, especially since he changed his practice name, thus removing all negative reviews. I used to see Dr. Coumar when I was a teenager. I suffered from a condition that turned out to be biological in nature but at the time, medical professionals assumed it was psychological. Dr. Coumar could have pointed out that my condition was biological but he didnt, thus prolonging my suffering.Another issue I had with Dr
Seeing all the negative reviews on him online on other platforms, I decided to come forward, especially since he changed his practice name, thus removing all negative reviews. I used to see Dr. Coumar when I was a teenager. I suffered from a condition that turned out to be biological in nature but at the time, medical professionals assumed it was psychological. Dr. Coumar could have pointed out that my condition was biological but he didnt, thus prolonging my suffering.Another issue I had with Dr
