LALITHA ESTEVE, MS

GRADUATE COUNSELING INTERN

supervised by dr. vagdevi meunier, psyd

Hello, I’m Lalitha Esteve, M.S., a Clinical Psychology graduate intern based in Austin, Texas, currently completing my second Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and beginning my internship working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I also hold a Master of Science in Health Behavior and Health Education from The University of Texas at Austin, which informs my integrative and prevention-oriented approach to care.

I am Gottman Method Level 1 and Level 2 trained and continuing advanced training in the Gottman Method. Following internship, I plan to pursue LPC-CMHC licensure and am building my clinical practice across individual, couples, family, and adolescent therapy.

My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, relationship and attachment difficulties, premarital and marital counseling, family dynamics, and substance use concerns. I utilize evidence-based approaches including the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), exposure-based interventions, attachment-based therapy, elements of Family Systems Theory, behavioral interventions informed by ABA principles, group therapy, and couples counseling, all within a multicultural, trauma-informed, and strengths-based framework.

My goal is to support clients in developing insight, emotional regulation, coping skills, and healthier relationships within the contexts of their lived experiences and communities. I strive to create a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe, respected, and supported as they work toward meaningful and lasting change.

On a personal note, I am half Indian and half Czech, and now married to a French partner, which has deeply shaped my appreciation for culture, language, and the many ways families and relationships are experienced around the world. I love to cook, travel, stay active, and explore new places, and I bring this same curiosity and openness into my work with clients. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.