Meet Dr. Akshay Naresh, Clinical Psychologist at Helyx Health Serving California

Dr. Akshay Naresh (pronounced: uk-shay) holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute and a Bachelor’s Degree in Cognitive Sciences from the University of California, Irvine. He is a licensed psychologist in California (License #31589). Dr. Naresh completed his predoctoral internship at Santa Clara University and his postdoctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente Adult Psychiatry. He has also trained at UCSF Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute, Portia Bell Hume Center, and the Berkeley Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center.

Dr. Naresh has extensive experience working with diverse populations across multiple settings, including community mental health clinics, schools, community colleges, universities, and hospitals. He specializes in treating stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, body image issues, eating disorders, addictions, relationship issues, gender and sexual identity concerns, and multicultural issues. Dr. Naresh is also trained in trauma-focused therapies and has helped many clients heal from complex traumatic experiences. He is proficient in multiple therapeutic modalities, including Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Brainspotting.

Dr. Naresh approaches therapy as a collaborative space for meaningful change, self-exploration, and healing. He creates an authentic, non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their concerns and develop self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-awareness. As a first-generation immigrant from an Indian household, Dr. Naresh understands that mental health is rarely discussed in many cultures, and he works to honor each client’s cultural background while helping them navigate their therapeutic journey. He takes time to explain each technique used in therapy and works collaboratively with clients to integrate therapeutic tools into their daily lives. He is deeply passionate about his work and considers it a privilege to guide clients toward healing and personal growth.

Patients appreciate Dr. Akshay Naresh’s ability to help them develop deeper self-awareness, reduce anxiety, and build confidence across all areas of life. They note that he genuinely cares about his patients and goes above and beyond in his commitment to their growth and healing. They would characterize his approach as welcoming, easy to talk to, humorous, and honest.

Yes, Dr. Akshay Naresh is accepting new patients.