Satveer Kler, Ph.D.
​(any pronouns: name pronounced sath-veer)

Registered Psychologial Associate PSB#94028741 

Dr. Satveer Kler (any pronouns; name pronounced sath-veer) is a Registered Psychological Associate and a tenure-track assistant professor of Clinical Psychology at Palo Alto University. Dr. Kler holds a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Their research interests are focused on on intergenerational trauma. 

Dr. Satveer Kler is a dedicated and highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in addressing a wide range of clinical concerns. Their areas of specialization include identity issues such as racial trauma, coming out, and the development of racial, gender, sexual, and religious identities. Dr. Kler is also proficient in treating intergenerational trauma, grief, gender dysphoria, acculturative stress, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, shame, familial conflict, body image concerns, and alcohol use issues.
With specialized training in gender-affirming services, Dr. Kler is qualified to provide mental health assessment letters for top and bottom surgery. Their experience is particularly strong in working with BIPOC individuals, those with multiple marginalized identities (including LGBTQ+ BIPOC individuals), descendants of immigrants, graduate students, and emerging adults.
Choosing to work with Dr. Kler means partnering with a compassionate and knowledgeable professional who is committed to providing exceptional care and support tailored to your unique needs.

How I work...

• I believe therapy should be built on trust, openness, and understanding your unique background. I create a safe space where you can be your true self without having to hide any part of who you are.
• By listening deeply, I aim to understand your life as a whole.
• I use proven techniques from different therapy approaches, which means I’ll ask about your relationships, family influences, and any negative messages you’ve internalized. We’ll also explore your strengths, like your community, pride in your identity, and connections.
• Together, we’ll identify which patterns and messages are no longer helpful to you and develop new, healthier ways of relating to others and yourself.
• I’ll support you in making therapy a brave space where we can talk about feelings and experiences that are hard to express, like shame, fear, anxiety, depression, and guilt. As Audre Lorde said, we’ll find the words for what you haven’t been able to say yet.
• We’ll work together to discover what empowers and heals you, helping you tap into your existing strengths and the wisdom passed down through generations.
• I provide online Therapy for Adults (18+)
  • $150 per 45-50 minute individual therapy session​ ​

Phone Consult

Before the first appointment, we offer a free 5-10 minute phone consultation with administrative staff. We will talk in order to see if the therapist is a good fit for what you are looking for in a counselor.