A little about me.
ABOUT DR. NILI
I’m Dr. Parissa Nili, a licensed clinical psychologist, educator, and consultant based in California.
My work has always been driven by a curiosity about people—how we understand ourselves, navigate challenges, and find meaning in our experiences. Over the course of my career, that curiosity has taken me beyond individual therapy and into clinical leadership, higher education, and mental health program development.
Today, I bring these experiences together through therapy, workshops, speaking, and consulting, with a shared goal of making psychological science relevant and useful in everyday life.
MY PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Clinical experience, education, and leadership.
In addition to my independent practice, I serve as a Clinical Associate Professor at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and Clinical Director of My Mental Health, a university-based mental health initiative.
MY EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
Developing and implementing mental health screening and triage processes
Coordinating responses to acute mental health concerns
Collaborating across clinical and university teams
Training and supervising future mental health professionals
Working across direct clinical care and larger systems has given me an appreciation for both individual experiences and the organizational challenges involved in providing effective mental health services.
Evidence-based, collaborative, and grounded in real life.
MY APPROACH
In therapy, my style is warm, collaborative, and active.
I want people to feel comfortable being themselves while also feeling supported in exploring difficult patterns and trying new ways of responding to life’s challenges.
My approach draws primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with an emphasis on self-compassion, flexibility, and making choices guided by what matters most.
Education & Credentials
LICENSURE
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
CA PSY 30223
EDUCATION
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) and Master’s in Clinical Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, San Diego
Master’s in Psychology
Pepperdine University, Los Angeles
Completed 200-hour yoga teacher training
AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Evidence-based psychotherapy
Crisis assessment and response
Mental health program development
Clinical leadership
Clinical supervision and professional education
OUTSIDE OF WORK
Outside of work, I love traveling, discovering new restaurants, spending time with friends and family, and recharging through Pilates and time outdoors.
Let’s Connect
Whether you’re looking for a therapist or interested in collaborating on a workshop, speaking engagement, or mental health initiative, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect.