About Vineel Maharaj
Licensed marriage and family therapist. Trauma work with adults across California, by telehealth.
I’ve experienced both sides of the entrepreneurial story.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent years building companies, leading teams, raising money, and navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. I was a co-founder, served as a chief marketing officer, and helped build a company that was eventually acquired.
I’ve burned through millions of dollars in venture capital and felt I had nothing to show for it. I’ve also experienced the achievement, confusion, and grief that can follow a successful exit. Because I’ve lived through both highs and lows, I understand challenges many therapists simply haven’t experienced firsthand.
My therapy is designed for ambitious people who want more than insight. Together we’ll identify what’s driving your stress, build practical skills, and create a healthier relationship with work, success, and yourself.
Outside of therapy, I spend time with my wife and our baby. When I have free time, you’ll find me listening to old-school hip hop, exercising, catching up with friends, or reading about personal finance.
How I work
Direct and structured. I’ll tell you what I think rather than reflecting your question back at you. Sessions have a shape and a direction, and I’ll be honest with you about whether we’re getting somewhere.
I’m not a good fit for someone looking for an open-ended place to think out loud over years. That kind of therapy has real value — it isn’t what I do.
Education, Training & Credentials
Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California. Trained in EMDR and in Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology 2011-2013 – National University
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology 2006-2011 – San Jose State University
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) #123091
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Founder, CMO, And Startup Operator
Company Acquisition Experience
Featured In Entrepreneur, Psychology Today, Yahoo News, Nasdaq, HuffPost, and Elite Daily
Practical
- Individual adults only
- Telehealth throughout California
- Private pay, out of network, superbills provided