Dr. Nahal Delpassand is a licensed psychologist based in Austin, Texas, with nearly a decade of experience in private practice. She earned her doctorate in counseling psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio and completed her doctoral residency at Emory University in Atlanta. In her early training, she worked across diverse clinical settings including university counseling, eating disorder treatment, and hospice care.

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In practice, Dr. Delpassand is dedicated to helping clients deepen emotional awareness, build resilience, and live in alignment with their values. She has particular expertise in working with individuals navigating chronic illness, disability, and the psychological implications of infertility. As a PSYPACT provider, she is licensed to offer telehealth therapy across 40 states, expanding access to her integrative and compassionate approach. Her philosophy is rooted in collaboration, empathy, and the belief that even in times of distress, people carry strengths that can be reactivated for growth and healing. She encourages clients to “pause, reflect, and understand themselves more fully,” creating a therapeutic space for sustainable change.

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Media & Public Engagement

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Dr. Delpassand is an active voice in the conversation around mental health and well-being. She has been featured in articles such as “Employee Mental Health Has Never Been More Important — Here’s How to Promote It,” and has delivered webinars on workplace mental health in partnership with the Austin Business Journal. She has collaborated with the Young Women’s Alliance of Austin, where she led workshops on modern dating and relationships, and co-led the NOURISH Wellness Retreat in partnership with Tribeza, an event designed to highlight the importance of self-care, inner connection, and community well-being.

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She has also spoken at Soho House Austin, on self-care, addiction, and modern dating. She frequently collaborates with local organizations to host workshops and retreats focused on resilience, growth, and meaningful connection. Her media presence further includes interviews and articles addressing therapy myths, anxiety, and modern relationships, where she emphasizes the value of sustainable self-care and personal resilience.

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Upcoming Work: The Seasons of Little Tree

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In addition to her clinical and media work, Dr. Delpassand is the author of the forthcoming children’s book The Seasons of Little Tree. The story carries themes of belonging, resilience, and self-acceptance,reflecting her lifelong commitment to helping people understand themselves and their place in the world. The book is set to launch soon as the first in a series of creative works that extend her message of growth and healing across generations.