Jiva Psychiatry offers evidence-based care that’s tailored to your needs — helping you feel heard, empowered, and supported.

Jiva Psychiatry was founded by Meera Nair, M.D. and Shilpa Pulluru, M.D. with a shared vision: to re-envision mental health care as deeply personal, culturally sensitive, and truly holistic. Together, they established Jiva to bridge the gaps in traditional psychiatry by focusing on whole-person care that honors each patient’s unique story, identity, and journey toward wellness.

Because mental health is complex, we believe it deserves the highest level of knowledge and care. That’s why Jiva is proud to be a physician-only practice, ensuring that every patient is evaluated and treated directly by a board-eligible or board-certified psychiatrist with MD/DO training. Unlike larger organizations that may rely heavily on administrative staff or non-physician providers, Jiva offers a deeply personalized approach rooted in expert clinical expertise and genuine human connection. We prioritize bringing together expert-level training with a deep respect for the human experience to offer care that is not only effective—but transformative.

Too often, individuals find themselves moving from provider to provider, trying medication after medication to simply “manage symptoms.” While this approach may provide temporary relief, it often overlooks deeper contributors—social stressors, nutritional imbalances, physical inactivity, and lifestyle-related factors that affect mental health. At Jiva, we believe that complex emotional and psychological concerns deserve more than a surface-level fix.

Dr. Meera Nair co-founded Jiva Psychiatry with the belief that mental health care should go beyond a diagnosis. Her vision is rooted in offering personalized, integrative care that addresses the full spectrum of mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Nair is committed to helping her patients thrive through compassionate, culturally informed, and innovative treatment approaches that promote long-term healing and self-discovery.

Dr. Shilpa Pulluru brings to Jiva Psychiatry a strong commitment to empowering individuals through compassionate, inclusive, and evidence-based care. She is dedicated to supporting people from all backgrounds and walks of life, with particular attention to those who may feel overlooked in traditional mental health settings. Dr. Pulluru takes a holistic approach, treating each person beyond their symptoms—recognizing their unique strengths, values, and goals. Her practice is rooted in creating a safe, welcoming environment where patients feel heard, respected, and supported on their path to wellness.

Both Dr. Nair and Dr. Pulluru remain actively engaged in the evolving frontiers of psychiatry. They stay up-to-date with the latest developments in mental health care, continuously learning and thoughtfully incorporating new approaches that can benefit their patients by integrating cutting-edge tools—from novel medications to interventional treatments like ketamine and TMS—into their practice. This commitment ensures their patients receive care informed by both the latest science and the highest standards of clinical excellence.

Together, Dr. Nair and Dr. Pulluru founded Jiva Psychiatry to transform how mental health care is delivered—making it easily accessible, more well-rounded, personalized, and supportive of the full human experience.