Nusha Nouhi

I believe therapy should be both transformative and tailored — not one-size-fits-all. Our work together will be deeply collaborative, focused on your real-world challenges and your deeper personal growth. I take an integrative approach, grounded in health psychology, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and evidence-based strategies designed to help you adapt, thrive, and build a life that feels authentically yours. Sessions are structured but flexible — always personalized to meet you where you are. Whether you're navigating cultural adjustment, a chronic health condition, career transitions, or major life decisions, I provide practical tools and compassionate guidance to help you find clarity, build resilience, and reclaim a strong sense of self. My style is direct yet warm, strategic and human. I view therapy not just as a space for reflection, but as an active partnership in rewriting your story — one where you are empowered, resilient, and thriving in your new chapter abroad.

With over 15 years of experience in clinical psychology, I have specialized in health psychology and behavioral health integration across medical and private practice settings. I began my career at Family Health Centers of San Diego, working within Project Dulce to support patients managing chronic illnesses, and later led mental health training initiatives for healthcare providers. At Scripps Health, I expanded behavioral health services in endocrinology clinics, helping bridge the gap between mental and physical health care. Today, I lead Marina Health of California and Marina Health (Netherlands), offering individualized therapy and intensives for expatriates and individuals navigating chronic illness and major life transitions.Alongside my clinical practice, I serve as an Adjunct Professor at Alliant International University, teaching doctoral-level courses in health psychology and behavioral health.

I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University, an APA-accredited program, specializing in Health Psychology and Child Psychology. My education emphasized understanding the complex connection between mental and physical health. • I completed my pre-doctoral internship at UC Davis Medical Center, where I worked extensively with patients across the lifespan, providing presurgical evaluations, neuropsychological assessments, and integrated behavioral health care. • My post-doctoral fellowship focused on supporting Transitional Age Youth (TAY), foster youth, and psychological assessments. This experience deepened my commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care. • I received my (University) Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of San Francisco, with additional studies in Sociology and Gender & Sexuality Studies, giving me a broader perspective on social and cultural influences in mental health. Additional Specialized Training To better serve clients managing chronic health conditions, I completed specialized training through the American Diabetes Association–American Psychological Association (ADA-APA) joint program in behavioral diabetes care. I have also pursued ongoing advanced training in motivational interviewing, adjustment to chronic illness, health behavior change, and patient-centered communication, all of which strengthen my commitment to whole-person, evidence-based care.