Deborah Kadagian,
LCSW

The Practice

ANANDA means "bliss" in Sanskrit, and it is the animating belief behind this practice: that all human beings are capable of transcending the discomfort and unease of the mind to find bliss, joy, and meaning in their lives. Ram Dass once said that "we are all just walking each other home." Healing isn't usually a path that is meant to be done alone. With guidance and love, we all can remove the parts of us that are in the way of living a genuine life — with clarity and awareness.

Deborah draws from an unusually wide range of training and lived experience: Western psychotherapy, Ayurvedic medicine, indigenous wisdom traditions, psychedelic integration, yoga, and somatic approaches. The result is a practice that meets each person as a whole human being, not a diagnosis.

Background

Prior to becoming a licensed psychotherapist, Deborah became certified as a Holistic Health Practitioner in 2007, specializing in Ayurvedic Health Counseling. She traveled to India to study at the Jiva Institute with Dr. Partap Chauhan, and was the owner of Nalini Ayurveda for eight years, alongside her work as a certified yoga teacher.

She has worked as a therapist at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, CT, and at outpatient treatment centers, before establishing her private practice. She has traveled to Peru, Mexico, and Costa Rica to further her studies in plant medicines and indigenous healing traditions.

She is a MAPS-listed integrative therapist, a Clinical Supervisor in the State of Florida, and the founder of the Solas Foundation — a nonprofit supporting individuals and communities through grief.

The Book

In 2025, Deborah published The Alchemy of Grief: Conversations in Paint — a deeply personal account of her journey through the loss of her beloved son, Sean. Weaving together journal entries, reflections, and her paintings, the book traces a path from devastating grief to profound connection and joy. Available on Amazon →

The Invitation

Whether you are moving through grief, navigating addiction, seeking to integrate a psychedelic experience, or simply feeling that something essential is missing — this practice holds space for whatever you are carrying. The work is collaborative, curious, and deeply respectful of your unique path.