Dr. Nisha Kumar, PsyD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who joined the Wellness Center in January 2022.  She received her doctorate from Pacific University Oregon in 2019. She completed her pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Kansas State University Counseling Services. Prior to joining the Wellness Center mental health team, Nisha worked at a private practice in Chicago providing individual counseling services to adults in the community.

Nisha has extensive experience providing individual and group therapy to adolescents and adults with a wide range of presenting concerns. Nisha’s clinical interests include the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, family of origin and relationship concerns, and life transitions. Nisha enjoys facilitating interpersonal process groups, as well. Nisha’s approach to therapy is integrative and culturally informed, drawing from person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness approaches in her work. Her therapeutic style is warm, gentle, and collaborative. She has a strong interest and commitment to supporting students in their academic and personal endeavors. In her free time, you would likely find Nisha curled up with a good book, at a coffee shop enjoying the atmosphere and hot chocolate or singing along to her favorite Disney songs.