Nita Tewari PhD
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Brittany Lamm
I've had the pleasure to work with Nita throughout my undergraduate program and now as a graduate student at UCLA. Nita is an excellent mentor and truly understands the challenges young adults face and strategic ways to overcome them. She is a superb communicator, highly accessible, and knows how to encourage you to reach your goals. I always look forward to meeting with Nita to hear her unique perspective, absorb her positive energy, and brainstorm the next steps towards excelling in new chapters in my life!
Brittany Lamm
I've had the pleasure to work with Nita throughout my undergraduate program and now as a graduate student at UCLA. Nita is an excellent mentor and truly understands the challenges young adults face and strategic ways to overcome them. She is a superb communicator, highly accessible, and knows how to encourage you to reach your goals. I always look forward to meeting with Nita to hear her unique perspective, absorb her positive energy, and brainstorm the next steps towards excelling in new chapters in my life!
Brittany Lamm
I've had the pleasure to work with Nita throughout my undergraduate program and now as a graduate student at UCLA. Nita is an excellent mentor and truly understands the challenges young adults face and strategic ways to overcome them. She is a superb communicator, highly accessible, and knows how to encourage you to reach your goals. I always look forward to meeting with Nita to hear her unique perspective, absorb her positive energy, and brainstorm the next steps towards excelling in new chapters in my life!
Brittany Lamm
I've had the pleasure to work with Nita throughout my undergraduate program and now as a graduate student at UCLA. Nita is an excellent mentor and truly understands the challenges young adults face and strategic ways to overcome them. She is a superb communicator, highly accessible, and knows how to encourage you to reach your goals. I always look forward to meeting with Nita to hear her unique perspective, absorb her positive energy, and brainstorm the next steps towards excelling in new chapters in my life!
Credentials
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Licensed Psychologist
California Board Of Psychology
Experience
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Nita Tewari PhD
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant, Author and Educator
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Jan 2023 - Present
I provide consulting services to students and universities on multicultural mental health, with a specific emphasis on South Asian and Asian American Psychology. My practice also focuses on educating teens and young adults on the impact of screen time on well-being and professional mentoring for university students, young adults and early career professionals. I provide consulting services to students and universities on multicultural mental health, with a specific emphasis on South Asian and Asian American Psychology. My practice also focuses on educating teens and young adults on the impact of screen time on well-being and professional mentoring for university students, young adults and early career professionals.
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Co-Founder
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2016
Founded an online retail business and website educating people on the benefits of eating more plant-based proteins. Designed an all-in-one stainless steel sprouting kit and sourced organic Non-GMO whole green mung beans from suppliers and created a full-color vegetarian recipe cookbook on sprouting, cooking and eating green mung beans. Founded an online retail business and website educating people on the benefits of eating more plant-based proteins. Designed an all-in-one stainless steel sprouting kit and sourced organic Non-GMO whole green mung beans from suppliers and created a full-color vegetarian recipe cookbook on sprouting, cooking and eating green mung beans.
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UC Irvine
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Staff Psychologist
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Oct 2002 - Feb 2006
Provided individual and group psychotherapy to a diverse clientele of students in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion and worldview. Student concerns included depression, anger management, social skills training, low self-esteem, poor academic performance, acculturation, relationship break-ups, grief/bereavement, and other clinical and adjustment matters.
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Lecturer
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Jan 2003 - Jun 2005
Taught courses of 200+ students on the topic of Asian American Psychology. Developed midterm and final exams, trained and supervised a total of 25+ teaching assistants responsible for leading course discussion sections. Discussion sections were designed to enhance understanding of course content through individual, group assignments and experiential exercises. Obtained a book contract for Asian American Psychology: Current Perspectives (2009) based upon the teaching curriculum.
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California State University-Long Beach
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Psychologist
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Nov 1999 - Nov 2002
Served as a research psychologist for campus requests and student services. Used qualitative/quantitative methods to conduct research and write reports. Projects included alcohol and substance abuse programs, graduation and retention rates of ethnic minorities and improving mental health services for diverse individuals on campus. Served as a research psychologist for campus requests and student services. Used qualitative/quantitative methods to conduct research and write reports. Projects included alcohol and substance abuse programs, graduation and retention rates of ethnic minorities and improving mental health services for diverse individuals on campus.
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Clinical Projects Coordinator
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Dec 1998 - Jun 2000
Coordinated several National Institute of Mental Health grants studying the genetics of individuals with Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. Provided DSM-IV diagnoses, family history and obtained blood for genetic analyses after conducting intake interviews and screening subjects and family members with psychiatric disorders. Traveled to mental health agencies, hospitals and association meetings to conduct presentations, and promote NIMH studies. Completed national and university grant applications and human subjects requirements. Hired and trained new employees.
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University of California, Los Angeles
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pre Doctoral Intern
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Aug 1997 - Aug 1998
Provided brief and long-term counseling to diverse individuals and couples. Served as the emergency crisis counselor. Co-led groups such as the Grief Support Group, the Graduate Student Psychotherapy Group, and the First Generation Support Group. Conducted full psychological testing batteries, participated in case Peer Review, provided outreach and consultation to students. Issues included personality disorders, sexual assault, AMAC, physical abuse, ACA, depression, anger management, social skills training, adjustment to undergraduate/graduate school, separation-individuation, low self-esteem, poor academic performance, acculturation, gender and sexuality.
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Education
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1993 - 2000
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology -
1997 - 1998
University of California, Los Angeles
Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship -
1993 - 1995
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Master's Degree, Psychology -
1990 - 1992
UC Irvine
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology -
1988 - 1990
Irvine Valley College
Associate's Degree
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