External success. Internal chaos. You’re tired of managing this alone.
Therapy for high achieving tech professionals who live in a constant cycle of pressure, overthinking, and self doubt.
A space to finally examine what's underneath. With someone who understands the world you're operating in.
My insights on mental health and high performance have been featured in:
Limited Availability I work with 8-10 clients at a time to bring full presence to each. Currently accepting 2 new clients. If I'm not the right fit, I'll connect you with trusted colleagues.
You've Built Success. But Something's Breaking.
You don't talk about it, but you feel it.
The panic when you wake up. The anger when things slip. The shame after snapping at someone you care about. The fear you'll mess everything up despite doing everything right.
You hide it well. You lead the room, hit impossible goals, and people rely on you. Meanwhile, your inner world is held together with tension and willpower.
And lately, it's catching up to you.
Most of my clients show up with some mix of:
high-functioning anxiety
burnout that won't lift
imposter syndrome
emotional shutdown
overthinking loops
workplace conflict
perfectionism
identity shifts during career transitions
Therapy doesn't promise to eliminate these experiences, but it can help you understand them, relate to them differently, and make choices that feel more aligned with who you actually are.
This is where that gets examined.
Hi, I’m Vin
I'm Vineel Maharaj, I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #123091 with over a decade of clinical experience but before that, I was a CMO and startup founder in Silicon Valley. I built and sold a mental health company.
That dual background shapes everything about how I work:
I won't need the 20-minute explainer. Series A pressure, board dynamics, the weight of leading while feeling like a fraud. I understand that world. We skip the context-setting and get to what actually matters.
I understand how high-performer identity gets tangled with self-worth. The same drive that built your success is often running the anxiety underneath it. I help clients examine that relationship.
I'll be direct with you. Driven people often tell me they've been wanting a therapist who challenges them rather than just nodding along. That's how I work.
You're not here because you lack information. You're here because something deeper needs attention and you want to work with someone who gets the full picture.
This might be a fit if:
You've achieved a lot but something still feels off
You're tired of surface-level advice
You want someone who'll be direct with you
You're ready to look at patterns, not just symptoms
This probably isn't the right fit if:
You're looking for quick fixes or hacks
You want someone to just validate without challenging
You're in acute crisis (I can help you find appropriate support)
What Clients Have Shared About the Experience
"You're a rare breed who understands the issues us techies have. I didn't have to spend half the session explaining what my work life is actually like, you just got it. That made it easier to get to what actually mattered."
"I appreciated how direct you were. Other therapists I've seen just nodded along. You actually challenged me and helped me see patterns I'd been blind to for years."
"I finally felt like I wasn't being pathologized for being ambitious. You understood that I don't want to care less about my work. I just want to stop suffering while doing it."
Individual experiences vary. Testimonials reflect personal experiences of working together, not guaranteed outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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$350 per 50-minute session.
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Yes. For clients seeking deeper, sustained transformation, I offer monthly retainers:
- $1,400/month - 4 sessions + priority scheduling + text support between sessions
- $2,800/month - 8 sessions + priority scheduling + text support between sessions
Retainers provide consistency, faster progress, and direct access when challenges arise. -
I do not accept insurance. I am not contracted by any insurance company and considered an out-of-network provider.
I can provide you with a receipt called a superbill at the end of the month which you can utilize with your insurance for reimbursement after meeting your deductible.
You’ll want to take notes and do some research since your insurance may be able to cover 40-80% of the cost of therapy sessions.
Questions you should ask your insurance company:
Does my plan provide out-of-network reimbursement for mental health? Is there a maximum out-of-pocket limit and if so, once reached, what is the reimbursable amount and will it cover 100% after its reached?
Am I covered to see a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist? You can provide them with the following information if necessary: Vineel Maharaj, California LMFT 123091. National Provider Number (NPI): 1205280575
Is the following code covered: 90834 or 90837 Individual Psychotherapy 45-60 minutes?
Is any prior authorization, pre-certification, or approvals needed. Does it need to be by a doctor, the therapist, or psychiatrist?
Are there any restrictions to tele-mental health sessions?
Are there limits on the amounts of sessions covered and visits where I will eventually need an authorization?
Is there a maximum amount I will be reimbursed within a year or period of time? If applicable, ask them how much of the deductible has been met to date and what date does the deductible start/end (usually Jan 1 to Dec 31).
Do I need a diagnosis on the statement I receive from my therapist for reimbursement?
How do I go about getting reimbursed. Do I need to fill out a form, paper or online? Submit a letter with receipt? What kind of documentation do I need to send and where do I send it?
How many days after the date of service do I need to submit (usually between 90 and 365 days).
And finally let them know you will be paying the provider (me) up front and ask them how to make sure the provider does not get paid by them. You’ll want to get reimbursed and not have the insurance send money to the provider.
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Online through secure video. California residents only.
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Most clients start weekly. Some shift to biweekly or 1x a month once they gain stability.
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Three to six months is common for meaningful change. Longer work is available when appropriate.
Your Next Step: Book Your Free Consultation
You've read this far because something feels ready to shift.
A 20-minute conversation to discuss what's bringing you to therapy, answer questions about how I work, and explore whether we'd be a good fit. No obligation, no pitch, just a real conversation.
Let's start.