Sunya Kapidya , LCSW, CSW
Licensed LCSW supporting healing and growth
- Trauma and grief
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
About Sunya Kapidya
Sunya Kapidya is a licensed clinical social worker based in Atlanta, GA, bringing eight years of experience across diverse care settings. She has contributed to program development and provided clinical services in inpatient and outpatient treatment centers as well as hospice, gaining broad training through work at hospitals and collaborating with patients of many ages, backgrounds, and diagnoses. Sunya combines that wide-ranging clinical background with a strengths-based belief that people often hold the answers they need to move forward.
Her practice emphasizes helping clients explore their experiences and identify practical ways to improve well-being, with particular attention to stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, trauma, and self-esteem. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and CSW, a clinical social work credential, she draws on evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Sunya describes therapy as a collaborative journey aimed at uncovering resources, building coping skills, and fostering growth so clients can work toward a healthier, more satisfying life. She welcomes conversations that help individuals become the healthiest and happiest version of themselves while addressing the specific challenges they bring to therapy.
Her practice emphasizes helping clients explore their experiences and identify practical ways to improve well-being, with particular attention to stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, trauma, and self-esteem. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and CSW, a clinical social work credential, she draws on evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Sunya describes therapy as a collaborative journey aimed at uncovering resources, building coping skills, and fostering growth so clients can work toward a healthier, more satisfying life. She welcomes conversations that help individuals become the healthiest and happiest version of themselves while addressing the specific challenges they bring to therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sunya Kapidya have?
Sunya Kapidya has eight years of clinical experience.
Is Sunya Kapidya a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials. License details: GA LCSW CSW007822.
In which languages does Sunya Kapidya provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Hindi.
Where is Sunya Kapidya located?
She is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Sunya Kapidya as my therapist?
You can work with Sunya Kapidya through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sunya Kapidya work with international clients?
Sunya Kapidya does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sunya Kapidya cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Sunya integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered principles to support clients in an online format. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful action toward a life they value - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relationship patterns that stem from early bonds and uses that insight to improve current connections and intimacy-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s experience, offering empathetic listening and collaboration to build self-awareness and confidence, which can be especially helpful for self-esteem, grief, and identity work.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Sunya works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and needs. Together they evaluate progress and adjust strategies as therapy unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into a busy life and to connect from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent care, facilitate ongoing skill practice, and maintain continuity when in-person sessions are not feasible.