Keerthi Aditya Kodukula, PhD, LMFT
Director, Clinical Operations | LoveLiveLearn
Expertise: Trauma-Informed Care • Serious Mental Illness (SMI) • Co-Occurring Disorders • Anxiety & Mood Disorders
A Clinical Psychologist with 15+ years of international experience, Keerthi blends trauma expertise, cultural sensitivity, and ethical leadership. She works with adults, adolescents, and families navigating complex mental health challenges. As Director at LoveLiveLearn and mentor at PsyPraxis 2.0, she fosters clinical depth, confident therapeutic presence, and a culture of care rooted in integrity.
Clinical Expertize
Keerthi works extensively with adolescents, individuals, and families — especially those navigating:
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Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
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Co-occurring disorders and dual diagnoses
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Trauma and high-risk crisis situations
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Emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and mood disorders
​She has served in both outpatient and acute settings and is skilled in customizing treatment interventions that reflect both the severity and sensitivity of each case. Her experience extends to collaborating with law enforcement during psychiatric crises and supporting incarcerated or underserved individuals, with a focus on restoring dignity, choice, and care to those often left behind.
Mentor & Clinical Leader
​​As the Director of Clinical Operations at LoveLiveLearn, Keerthi shapes our supervision frameworks, upholds clinical ethics, and mentors therapists in developing a patient-centered lens. She leads our flagship PsyPraxis certification program — mentoring over 100+ therapists across the country in case formulation, therapeutic depth, and ethical engagement.
Known as the North Star of our team, Keerthi is deeply committed to creating emotionally safe spaces — not just for clients, but for clinicians, learners, and collaborators too.
Keerthi’s Voice
​​Keerthi is a strong advocate for ethical psychology, trauma-informed training, and compassionate mental health access. Her digital presence reflects her values — insightful, gentle, and brave in addressing the hard parts of healing.
She regularly speaks and writes about:
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Attachment styles and healing childhood wounds
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The nuance of loving with boundaries
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De-stigmatizing therapy in Indian and diasporic communities
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Supporting therapists in emotionally intense environments
About Keerthi
​Keerthi is a compassionate and skilled psychologist and a marriage & family therapist with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. With a Master’s in Counselling (Child, Youth, and Family Therapy), and, Master’s and PhD in Clinical Psychology, Keerthi has had the opportunity to study under professors trained by Marsha Linehan (founder of DBT), Carl Rogers (founder of PCT), and Stephen Hayes (founder of ACT). Keerthi’s diverse training has helped shape an integrative approach that combines evidence-based practices with empathy, understanding, and respect for each individual’s unique experiences.
Keerthi’s clinical expertise spans a broad range of issues, with a particular focus on adolescents, families, and individuals struggling with severe mental health challenges. Her work includes providing therapy for individuals with dual diagnoses and co-occurring disorders, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment that addresses both mental health and substance use. She has a deep understanding of the complexities involved in treating severe mental illness and is skilled at tailoring therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each client.
In addition to her work with individuals, Keerthi has extensive experience navigating high-risk, crisis situations. She has collaborated with law enforcement agencies (in the US) to de-escalate tense situations, offering support and guidance in moments of acute distress. Her ability to remain calm, composed, and empathetic during such high-pressure circumstances has been a key asset in resolving potentially dangerous situations safely and effectively. Keerthi is also passionate about working with underserved incarcerated individuals and marginalized communities to eliminate the stigma around mental health.
Beyond direct patient care, Keerthi is also passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of mental health professionals. With extensive experience in clinical training, she is dedicated to helping colleagues develop their clinical skills, expand their therapeutic toolkits, and approach their work with the same level of care and empathy she brings to her own practice.
Keerthi is committed to fostering a therapeutic environment where each client feels heard, supported, and empowered. She approaches each individual with the utmost respect for their personal journey, working collaboratively to achieve lasting positive outcomes.
Keerthi is based in California, USA and consults virtually.