Nachiket Dharmadhikari, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Nachiket Dharmadhikari

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Life Transition

Adoption Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Personality Disorder

Anger Management

Behavioral Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Families

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Gestalt

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gottman Method

Emotionally Focused

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Nachiket Dharmadhikari

Hi there, I'm Nachiket! If you’re exhausted from carrying the weight of figuring everything out alone, I’m glad you found me. I offer an active, down-to-earth partnership designed to stop the endless cycling and get you moving forward. Together, we’ll look past the surface to break stuck patterns and build a practical, real-world toolkit. Looking forward to meeting you. My focus I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, daily stress, conflict, and major transitions. If you feel overwhelmed trying to maintain your balance amidst life's competing demands, I provide a dedicated, tailored space. Together, we address immediate struggles while building a sustainable foundation for long-term stability. My approach We target immediate symptom reduction while dismantling the root causes holding you back. My approach uncovers the underlying systemic and dynamic forces that dictate behavior, unpacking how your personal history governs your present. Together we can cultivate a sustainable path forward through profound insight and clear, actionable direction. My communication style My communication style is interactive, collaborative, and entirely down-to-earth. I set a tone of authentic engagement, meaning I don’t just sit back and nod passively; I actively participate in the dialogue with you. I blend direct, objective feedback with deep empathy, creating an encouraging environment focused on meaningful progress. My journey to mental healthcare My path began by realizing how isolating the world can be when we need support most, shaping my clinical expertise in how individual experiences intersect with systemic patterns. I became a provider to offer a dedicated space where people find genuine connection, structural clarity, and get back in the driver’s seat of their lives. My goals for you We achieve goals by transforming complex challenges into structured, manageable milestones.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Hoarding Disorder

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Loma Linda University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1033836200

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What practice does Nachiket Dharmadhikari work with?

Nachiket Dharmadhikari works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Nachiket Dharmadhikari?

Nachiket Dharmadhikari frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Nachiket Dharmadhikari on their profile.