Devika Srivastava, Ph.D.

11/11/2025

🥕 Join us for our Next Free Food Distribution on Wed, Nov 12, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (until supplies last). Receive fresh groceries & essential food items for free. All are welcome. Know more: https://www.indiahouseinc.org/community-support/food-distribution/

11/01/2025

10/30/2025

Spooky season reminds us that fear doesn’t have to control us! Therapy is a brave step toward facing what scares us, with courage, compassion, and support. 👻🧡

10/20/2025

This Diwali, remember that the brightest light often comes from within. 💫🪔

In the face of adversity, just like a diya stands tall against the wind, we too have the power to stay grounded, calm, and radiant.

Wishing you a Diwali filled with clarity, courage, and deep connection to your inner self! ✨

10/10/2025

Dr. Devika’s cats always see her talking about things and this is what they learned!

10/05/2025

I hope that you can take 21 minutes out of your day Oct. 11th-Oct.13th to witness this powerful film! Please share with your networks.

"Amma's Pride is a vital, non-fictional story rooted in [Tamil] working-class culture. It chronicles mother Valli's unwavering love and support for her trans daughter, Srija, as Srija fights for legal marriage and acceptance in South India. This film is an essential, rare portrayal of trans joy and unconditional parental allyship against societal pressure. After winning the Best Short Documentary Award at the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala, the film is now Oscar-qualified and in competition. This is a tremendous honor and a milestone for Tamil and Indian q***r cinema. The film team is launching a massive global campaign: . This is a 48-hour virtual screening of the film starting on October 11th (National Coming Out Day), and their goal is to reach at least 100,000 viewers and create a collective moment for love, marriage equality, and trans rights. I am personally urging you to help shine a bright light on this important story by pre-ordering a ticket (or two! for less than a cup of coffee) using the early bird 10% discount: https://watchmyfilm.com/movie/ammas-pride and share it with your network.
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https://watchmyfilm.com/movie/ammas-pride?fbclid=IwdGRjcANPWPFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpae-mGVlVUIhjK0QeMy6pq0UczVC0po09BrYG_xes0xyoGuPUMtEy0nK7xV_aem_hWC_HZaIgXCXBewlX8W7pw

Watch Amma's Pride - Coming out can be devastating - risking rejection, homelessness & emotional strain. Amma's Pride is a counter-narrative of unconditional love where a trans woman Srija and her mother fight for legal & social acceptance of her marriage in South India.On OCTOBER 11, National Comin...

09/29/2025

Hi friends, we are hiring! Full-time PSYPACT psychologist or postdoc trainee needed!

Would you like to be able to work in a practice focused on people of color, biracial individuals, and diasporic populations (especially South Asian Americans)?

Our practice focuses on these populations with a particular focus on intergenerational South Asian Americans. We serve teens, adults, couples, and families.

Requirements:

- A psychologist who is fully psypact licensed or a postdoc trainee in a psypact state

- Training in different therapeutic orientations and has worked and trained with these populations and understands cultural dynamics and intergenerational family issues

- We offer personalized curated therapy for our clients and use a multi-model and systemic approach so need someone who has a good foundation in different approaches. Issues we support clients include: mood disorders, racial and ethnic identity, LGBTQIA + identity and family issues, teen issues, trauma, adjustment, medical issues, relational issues, dating, diasporic family and couples issues,loss/grief, infertility, career, sibling issues, parenting, gender issues

Opportunities to collaborate in presentations and to co-facilitate groups may also be offered.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Please send CV to:

Dr. Devika Srivastava
Devikasrivastavaphd@gmail.com

09/23/2025

The American Psychological Association is deeply concerned about the Administration’s recent announcement on autism.

Promoting unsupported scientific theories risks fueling stigma, undermines public trust and distracts from real scientific progress.

09/22/2025

09/18/2025

California has officially declared Diwali as a State Holiday.
What started as India’s Festival of Lights is now shining on the world’s calendar.

The bill AB 268 was passed in California Assembly and Senate, backed by leaders like Ash Kalra and Dr. Darshana Patel.
Schools and state employees will now have the option to observe Diwali with an official holiday.
Courts will remain open, but the recognition itself marks a historic cultural win.

From New Delhi to New York, from Mumbai to California…
Our lights are no longer bound by borders.
Diwali is now a festival the world celebrates together.

Save this and share with your friends to spread the glow.