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Dr. Sovichan Scaria

Empathy-driven, practical therapy for life challenges

LPC, LMFT Louisiana

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Malayalam

About Sovichan

Dr. Sovichan Scaria uses evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, trauma, and a wide range of other concerns.

Background and approach

He brings five years of licensed clinical practice as an LPC and LMFT to his work in Louisiana, drawing on methods that emphasize present needs, personal strengths, and practical strategies. He offers a therapeutic style grounded in respect, empathy, and a focus on resilience while helping clients sort through difficult experiences and identify steps forward.

His practice addresses issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and intimacy-related concerns, anger and self-esteem, career difficulties, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Dr.

Scaria also attends to communication problems, multicultural and immigration-related concerns, grief and forgiveness work, and stressors including compassion fatigue, panic, and personality challenges. He sees clients in English and Malayalam and is available to international clients in addition to those in Louisiana.

Session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and scheduling is arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Practical Approaches and Online Options for Healing

Dr. Scaria frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, panic, and problematic behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of his repertoire and focuses on helping people clarify values, accept difficult feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. Client-Centered Therapy informs his relational stance by prioritizing empathy, active listening, and creating a respectful therapeutic context where clients can explore concerns at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapts techniques from these methods to fit the client's situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. This collaborative stance helps align therapy with what matters most to the client and supports realistic, stepwise progress.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access timely support from a licensed professional while allowing practical options for follow-up, check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing work between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Dr. Scaria works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting concerns, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.
How would you describe the therapist's clinical style?
His style emphasizes respect, empathy, and collaboration, using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy along with client-centered techniques to focus on strengths and practical strategies.
What is his professional background?
Dr. Scaria has five years of licensed clinical experience and prior experience in pastoral counseling before his current licensure as an LPC and LMFT.
Where is he licensed and based?
He practices in Louisiana and holds the credentials LPC and LMFT with licence details LA LPC 8571 and TX LMFT 206021.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are available in English and Malayalam, and he also accepts international clients who wish to work across language options offered.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are costs and billing handled?
Session costs vary with location and therapist availability; therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issues

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Louisiana, Texas, Louisiana

Languages

English, Malayalam