This is Your Story…
Pain Doesn’t Get to Be the Main Character

ONLINE MIND-BODY Therapy for Chronic Pain, Fatigue, and Emotional Resilience

Hi there, I’m
Dr. Kalianivala

(but you can call me by my first name, Anahita. Hear how to pronounce my name.)

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and chronic pain specialist, and I support people living with chronic pain, fatigue, illness, and emotional or medical burnout. I want to help you:

  • reconnect with yourself

  • find relief (and release) from pain, and

  • reclaim your agency.

Therapy with me is grounded in compassion, science, and soul—and centered around your lived experience.

You’ve Tried Everything …
But the Pain Is Still There

Chronic pain isn’t just about discomfort—it’s exhaustion, frustration, and the creeping doubt that life will always feel this hard. It affects how you sleep, how you work, how you move, and even how you think.

You feel unheard, dismissed, or like you're constantly justifying your experience to people who don’t get it. (Woof.)

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.

Because I know you’re not making it up. You’re not overreacting. And you definitely don’t have to suffer in silence. Here at Alcove Mental Health, you’ll find care that validates your experiences and helps you find ways to regain control over the pain and your well-being.

With over a decade of deep clinical experience, I’m fiercely committed to helping folks heal and step into their most confident, fulfilled, lit-up selves.

  • "Anahita is like a diamond in the rough. When you get a therapist that awesome, you don’t want to lose them"

    - Privately disclosed

  • “...she puts me at ease. I’ve never been so honest in sessions with other therapists as I can be with Anahita.”

    - Privately disclosed

  • “I knew if I did everything Anahita told me, I’d be ok....she’s kind, patient, and very helpful. She’s definitely helped me.”

    - Privately disclosed

Therapy Can Help With . . .

  • rewiring pain pathways

    Rewiring pain pathways so your brain isn’t stuck in a loop of suffering.

  • stress can make pain worse

    Managing the stress, anxiety, and depression that can make pain worse.

  • pain coping strategies

    Learning pain coping strategies that actually work.

  • get back to living your life

    Figuring out how to live your life without pain calling the shots.

Schedule your free consult

Therapy won’t magically erase the pain, but it can help loosen its grip—and help you step out of survival mode and into a life that feels more like you.

Our work together will help:

  • untangle the emotional weight of chronic pain.

  • break free from patterns that keep you stuck.

  • find new ways to reclaim your autonomy.

mind body therapy for chronic pain with anahita kalianivala

Science-Backed, Soul-Aligned Methods

From well-researched techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) and pain neuroscience education to insight-oriented and integrative tools like Internal Family Systems (IFS or “parts work”) and nervous system regulation:

I’ve got you.

I offer a range of evidence-based strategies that support healing—not pushing—so you can move forward with more ease, clarity, and self-trust.

Services include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Chronic Pain

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Mindfulness and relaxation strategies

  • Clinical Hypnosis

  • Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)

  • Somatic and body-based strategies

integrative therapy for chronic pain management

Working with a Chronic Pain Specialist

anahita kalianivala is a chronic pain specialized who is always striving to provide you with the best care for chronic pain

As a recovered overachiever turned authentic feeler, I get where you’re at.

I’ll break down the neuroscience behind what you’re feeling, show you why nervous system tools actually work, and teach you how to use them in a way that fits your life.

I’m here to hold space for the real, raw, human stuff—the messy, meaningful, and totally rewritable. If your brain can wire into survival mode, it can rewire out of it. I’m here to help you do just that.

anahita kalianivala, clinical psychologist, creating a tailored plan for therapy for chronic pain

Online Therapy across PSYPACT States

My sessions are for adults seeking support with chronic pain, fatigue, burnout, or other chronic health conditions.

Our session format will be via secure video telehealth via Google Meet. It’s expected that you’re in a safe, private space with internet access at the times of our scheduled appointments. (You can also check out our blog to learn more about how to prepare for a telehealth appointment.)

Sessions typically last 45-60 minutes, depending on your needs that day. Shorter sessions—minis in the Alcove—are also available at a discounted rate. Learn about session fees here.

How often we meet is up to you—we can meet weekly, biweekly, or on a more personalized schedule, based on your needs and preferences.

Virtual therapy is available in over 40 states*, including:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

(*Last updated July 2025. Please see PSYPACT website for updates.)

You deserve more than survival mode.

Let’s get you back to living.

Schedule a Free Consultation

Our 15-minute consultation is your opportunity to explore how Dr. Kalianivala can help you move forward with greater ease, confidence, and control over your chronic pain. (Looking to schedule Empowered Relief? Click here.)

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Clinical Experience You Can Trust

Dr. Kalianivala earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she received broad training in cognitive behavioral therapy across the lifespan. Since completing her generalist training, she has focused her career on supporting adults navigating chronic pain, health-related stress, and complex medical conditions.

Professional Highlights

  • Throughout her career, Dr. Kalianivala has emphasized collaboration within interdisciplinary medical teams to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care. While her recent focus has been on chronic pain, she has also provided psychological support in primary care, medical weight loss, and inpatient rehabilitation settings.

  • Dr. Kalianivala completed a postdoctoral clinical fellowship at the Stanford Pain Management Center (Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine), with advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and biofeedback for chronic pain. The latter half of her fellowship was conducted via telehealth during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking her long-term integration of virtual care for individuals managing chronic pain.

  • Dr. Kalianivala has worked in the VA system both as a trainee and staff psychologist, including a pre-doctoral internship in Health Psychology at the Memphis VA. As a staff psychologist with the Ioannis A. Lougaris VA Medical Center (Reno, NV) and the VISN 12 Clinical Resource Hub (based out of Jesse Brown VA in Chicago, IL), she provided specialized psychological services for Veterans managing chronic pain and co-occurring mental health concerns, while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary providers.

    • Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT): Completed Basic Training with the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Institute, enhancing skills in treating chronic pain through neuroplasticity-based methods.

    • Empowered Relief Instructor: Certified to deliver this evidence-based, single-session pain management class developed at Stanford University.

    • CBT-I Consultation and Training (VA): Participated in national training initiatives for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), a gold-standard, non-medication approach to improving sleep.