I believe life’s challenges are opportunities for us to grow as human beings. Whether you are struggling with an old problem that keeps returning, navigating anxiety or depression, dealing with OCD, trauma, relationship difficulties, neurodivergence, or a major life transition, there is hope. I use research-based treatments to help you overcome these concerns and thrive.

I am a PsyD clinician on the Nowlogy St. Paul team. I work with adults and help clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety (panic, health anxiety, and general worry), depression and mood issues, OCD, trauma and PTSD, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, neurodivergence (such as ADHD), life transitions, stress, burnout, grief, self-esteem, and related challenges.

Sometimes life can be hard, but suffering does not have to last forever. I draw from science-based therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other tailored approaches, matched to your individual needs and strengths. Together we identify unhelpful patterns, manage difficult emotions, improve relationships, clarify what matters most, and create meaningful, realistic change.

My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, collaborative, and flexible. I offer therapy in both English and Mandarin and strive to create a space where you feel understood and supported. If I am unavailable, I highly recommend our other warm and compassionate Nowlogy doctors.

Reaching out for therapy can feel challenging, especially when you have been carrying worry, stress, or emotional pain for a long time. You may feel overwhelmed by daily responsibilities, disconnected in your relationships, or stuck in patterns you want to change. You do not have to work through these challenges alone. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, better understand yourself, and find practical ways to move forward.

I earned my PhD from Idaho State University and bring extensive clinical experience supporting adults with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, substance use, grief and loss, and trauma. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, tailored to your needs, strengths, and goals. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you understand unhelpful patterns, manage difficult emotions, strengthen relationships, and take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

I believe effective therapy begins with a trusting relationship where you feel comfortable being yourself. Together, we will explore what is getting in the way, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. Whether you are seeking relief from ongoing distress or support through a difficult season, we will work toward changes that reflect what matters most to you. I offer therapy in English and Mandarin.

If anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, or a sense of hopelessness has been running your life, you don’t have to untangle it alone or blame yourself. I enjoy working with tweens, teens, adults, and families. I start by listening carefully to your story, your background, and what your experiences mean to you.

I explain what’s happening in the brain and body in plain language so that guilt and self-blame can give way to clearer understanding. From there, we draw on proven approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build practical tools for managing thoughts, emotions, and stress. If you’re stuck in unwanted thoughts and habits you can’t shake, I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a well-established treatment for OCD that helps you face fears without relying on rituals.

When trauma is part of your experience, we don’t rush into the hardest memories. I first help you develop steady calming and coping skills tailored to your specific triggers—whether sounds, smells, sights, or other cues. Then, at a pace that feels safe, we can use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) or gentle exposure approaches to ease the emotional intensity of painful memories over time. My background includes years of hospital-based work, collaboration with physicians when helpful, and ongoing research into emotion regulation and related challenges, so the care you receive is both compassionate and grounded in current science.

My approach is collaborative, moves at your pace, and centers on self-compassion and lasting skills. Whether you’re a tween or teen navigating difficult feelings, an adult carrying earlier hurts, a parent seeking support for your child, or a family working through shared challenges, you can expect warm, research-informed care focused on helping you feel understood and more capable. As a bilingual native speaker of English and Spanish, I also work well with multicultural individuals and families.

Welcome! I’m Dr. Ruhee Laila Sutar, a Clinical Child Psychologist at Nowlogy. I work with children, teens, young adults, and families facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges—everything from autism and ADHD to anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, identity concerns, parenting stress, and big life changes. My goal is to create a space where you and your family feel supported, understood, and equipped with tools that actually work. I’m dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care.

I hold a B.A. in Psychology from the State University of New York at Potsdam and earned my Ph.D. in School Psychology from Fordham University, where I also completed specialized training in bilingual school psychology. My clinical training has taken me through nationally recognized institutions, including NYU Langone, the Child Mind Institute, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Before joining Nowlogy, I spent several years as a psychologist and faculty member at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University, where I served as Training Director for the Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Practicum and Externship Program, helped train developmental and behavioral pediatrics residents, and worked on initiatives focused on inclusion and equity in care. I remain passionate about teaching and mentoring and continue to support postdoctoral fellows in my current role at Nowlogy. To learn more about the comprehensive treatments offered at Nowlogy, visit our Treatments Page.

My approach is collaborative, warm, and grounded in evidence. Whether I’m doing an evaluation, providing therapy, or supporting parents, I tailor everything to your family’s unique needs and values, drawing on a wide range of therapeutic techniques—all rooted in a deep understanding of neurodiversity and what helps individuals and families thrive. I aim to empower families with both knowledge and support, and I’m committed to making complex ideas accessible, practical, and meaningful.
I’m fluent in English and Hindi, conversational in Urdu, and have passed the New York State Bilingual Education Assessment in Hindi. I care deeply about offering inclusive, culturally responsive care, and ensuring that every family I work with feels seen and respected. I also enjoy sharing insights through community talks—on topics ranging from autism acceptance to stress management for parents—and have contributed to clinical newsletters within various institutions. I’m an active member of professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association and the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.

Outside of work, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my mini Goldendoodle—and Nowlogy therapy support dog—Pluto, catching up with my family and friends, and experimenting in the kitchen. I bring curiosity, clarity, and compassion to every interaction, and my hope is to create a warm, welcoming partnership where you and your family feel supported every step of the way

Have you felt that the mental healthcare system has failed you when you needed help? Do you continue trying to make changes despite setbacks, looking for professional help that will provide the validation and understanding to aid in effectively problem solving the stressors of life? My goal is to help reach those who feel this way and work towards establishing a life less weighed down by problems that feel insurmountable, and shifting focus towards finding meaning, purpose, and connection to what is most important to you.

While I continually feel the personal frustration in the early stages of treatment from people seeking therapy due to an overall lack of progress towards resolving the problems they want help with, it is my responsibility to help move beyond symptom management and past problem resolution, to effectively establish more meaning and purpose in your life.

My areas of specialty include severe and persistent mental illness, chronic mental health conditions, substance use and behavioral addictions, and those who have had limited success with psychotherapeutic treatment approaches in the past. Further, I have experience with individuals who have undergone psychedelic therapeutic interventions (i.e., ketamine), severe trauma, and chronic suicidality, areas that individuals have told me has made establishing strong therapeutic rapport in treatment for consistent addressing of complex psychological concerns.

My priority in clinical practice is to provide structure, support, and challenge through person-centered and strengths-based interventions. Establishing a strong foundation of trust, non-judgement, and autonomy in the therapeutic relationship is essential to effectively address the impacts on your life from mental health concerns. Additional approaches that I integrate through my primary humanistic/existential therapeutic orientation include use of root-cause analysis, motivational interviewing, internal family systems, and ACT-based value processing.

I welcome clients from all backgrounds, gender identities, ages 12 and older, individuals, families, and couples. I also have additional specialized experience working with professionals and athletes.

I hold Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) through PSYPACT, allowing me to provide telehealth services in 43 participating states.