Natarajan Gowda, LCSW
About me
I am licensed in California with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief, coping with loss, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
License information
CA LCSW 24853
Reviews
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Natarajan is great - professional, calm, and understanding
Written on May 29, 2026 after therapy with Natarajan for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
He is the best. I never like to open up to anyone but with him its so easy and he really helps in every situation. 100% the best Dr
Written on May 01, 2026 after therapy with Natarajan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Timely replies, very punctual and gives practical solutions
Written on Apr 27, 2026 after therapy with Natarajan for 2 months on issues concerning grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Natarajan is fantastic. He is very knowledgeable in many different areas of life. He listens, understands, and offers very sound wisdom and guidance. I highly recommend him.
Written on Dec 06, 2025 after therapy with Natarajan for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My therapist is amazing and has already helped me set goals for my recovery.
Written on Oct 30, 2025 after therapy with Natarajan for 3 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
Dr. Gowda is grounded and patient. I appreciate his kind and thoughtful but also matter of fact and calm advice and counsel.
Written on Jun 28, 2025 after therapy with Natarajan for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd