Nikhil Jain(He/Him/His)
Psychologist, PsyD
California
Anxiety - Depression- Relationship issues-Overthinking and Perfectionism - Career counseling-Identity development-
Nikhil Jain
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Professional statement
Dr. Nikhil Jain is a Clinical Psychologist located in California with offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles for in-person care, and operates remotely for all clients. He welcomes into his practice young adults and adults of all backgrounds and identities who are seeking high quality, personalized mental health care. Typically, Dr. Jain’s clients face anxiety or depression, sometimes due to past traumatic experiences. They have excessive worry that interrupts their work and relationships, or they feel like they can’t get inertia to take care of themselves. His clients often deal with things like perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, overthinking, people pleasing, social anxiety, relationship challenges, and feeling lost or stuck.
Sessions with Dr. Jain are supportive, engaging, and collaborative. His style is warm and inviting while he empathetically converses with clients about what’s going on in their lives. He practices multiple therapy approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solutions-focused therapy, and more. Clients both reflect on the inner workings of their minds as well as learn tangible coping skills to utilize in their everyday lives. Dr. Jain provides life coaching to help his clients be accountable and make progress toward their goals. Clients tell him they appreciate his adaptiveness and intuition.
Dr. Jain earned a Psy.D. from the APA-accredited California School of Professional Psychology. He has over 10 years of post-graduate experience and has also worked in adult outpatient psychiatry department, primary care, behavioral sleep medicine, and community/school mental health and inpatient settings. He believes that all people can live healthy, meaningful lives free from mental health barriers, and enjoys being a support for clients who are on their way to that destination. Set up a consultation with Dr. Jain today and get started toward living your best life.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 11 years
Interactive Mind Counseling℠, Founder/Owner, Licensed Psychologist, 2025 - Present
National Register of Health Service Psychologists, Credential #56294 , 2018 - Present
American Psychological Association, Member, 2012 - Present
California Psychological Association, Member, 2012 - Present
The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. Kaiser Permanente Department of Psychiatry, Napa Solano Service Area, CA, Clinical Psychologist, 2016 - 2025
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System- Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, CA, Postdoctoral Fellow, APA-Accredited, 2016
California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University, San Francisco Bay, Psy.D. (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology), APA-Accredited, 2015
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs- Loma Linda VA Healthcare System, CA, Clinical Psychology Resident, APA-Accredited, 2015
Psychological Services Center, Oakland, CA, Trainee Practitioner, 2014
Alameda Health System, California- John George Psychiatric Hospital (San Leandro) and Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus (Oakland), CA, Trainee Practitioner, 2011
VA Northern California Healthcare System Oakland VA Behavioral Health Clinic, Trainee Practitioner, 2010
University of California, Davis, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 2009
Licensure
California: PSY30392Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety). Anxiety in high-functioning individuals. Burnout at work at home or work;
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life. Comparing yourself to others is a big contributor to this! Positive psychology to build resilience and build strengths.
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating. This includes the relationship you have with YOURSELF! Being the "nice gal/guy," always saying "yes" to stuff that you don't really want to do, need to do, or even have time for! Leads to overwhelm, burden, fatigue, stress and even resentment. Guilt feelings for saying "no" or fear of rejection, not being "liked"
Overthinking and Perfectionism - Repetitive thoughts, analysis paralysis, trouble with decision-making, getting "stuck" in a loop with trouble taking action on a clear goal! Trying to achieve more and more with no more room for error. Do it all yourself attitude, "Type A". Help for highly self-critical thoughts, feelings and critical judgement of others.
Career counseling - Support around personal and professional growth; clarifying career goals and implementing steps toward building a fulfilling career and meaningful work-life balance. Academic challenges included such as addressing underperformance in coursework, school avoidance, and procrastination.
Identity development - Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one’s sense of self through the exploration of family pressures/cultural demands and expectations especially in Asian or bicultural contexts, work, and personal values; addressing issues such as, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation, in the context of self experience
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
In-person sessions available upon request in San Francisco.
Insurance
Nikhil Jain is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
Get reimbursed for sessions with Nikhil Jain
Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.
- Individual sessions:$350 (55min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Zelle
- IvyPay
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Therapist's note
Investing in your mental health isn't a luxury-- it's the foundation on which every other part of your life is built. Putting resources toward your mental well-being is one of the most powerful investments you can make. Its returns show up in clarity, resilience, purpose, and peace. Finances spent on mental health are never wasted. They are seeds planted for a steadier mind, a fuller life, and the strength to rise to your potential- and pay dividends long into the future for yourself, and others. Please don't procrastinate, for your own sake.
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