Vijaya (VJ) Siddalingappa, PhD
Licensed Psychologist with two decades of experience treating PTSD, dual diagnosis, and complex trauma in high-achieving adults.
Dr. Siddalingappa brings extensive experience across inpatient psychiatric units, integrated primary care, and outpatient settings, helping executives, founders, physicians, and driven professionals navigate PTSD, depression, anxiety, and the substance use and stress patterns that surface under sustained pressure.
PSYPACT Authorized | APA-Accredited Doctoral Training
Evidence-based therapy grounded in two decades of clinical experience across complex, high-acuity cases.
PTSD & Trauma Recovery
Specialized treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), and DBT-based skills for adults navigating simple and complex trauma histories.
Dual Diagnosis & Substance Use
Integrated treatment for co-occurring substance use and mood disorders using CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing — helping high-functioning professionals address dependence patterns alongside underlying anxiety, depression, or trauma.
Anxiety, Depression & Burnout
CBT, ACT, and DBT-informed strategies addressing the anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation challenges that high-achieving professionals often push through until performance, sleep, or relationships suffer.
Crisis & Short-Term Solution-Focused Therapy
Targeted, time-limited interventions for professionals in acute distress — including risk assessment, stabilization, and structured short-term therapy designed to restore functioning quickly without sacrificing depth.
Psychological Assessment
Comprehensive psychodiagnostic and capacity evaluations using structured interviews, cognitive testing, and standardized measures (MMPI-2, MCMI-III, PAI) to clarify diagnosis and inform treatment planning.
Executive & High-Achiever Mental Health
Targeted support for founders, executives, physicians, and attorneys managing the psychological toll of leadership, performance pressure, and high-stakes decision-making.