RAJIV LAROIA, PhD

“Counseling addresses the emotional, social, work, school, and physical health concerns of people at different stages in their lives.” — American Psychological Association

My journey began in India, where I developed an early interest in psychology and Eastern philosophy during my teenage years. I later continued these explorations in the United States. Alongside this, I pursued a career in the business world, studying Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology, and earning postgraduate qualifications (CPA, MBA, PhD) in these fields.

I built my professional career in the healthcare sector, working both as a corporate executive and as a serial entrepreneur. I worked with Kaiser Permanente, one of the largest integrated healthcare organizations in the United States, and with Fallon Healthcare System, a leading healthcare system in the country. At Fallon, I served as part of the senior management team and sat on the Board of Directors of Fallon Clinic. As an entrepreneur, I founded and led several healthcare ventures and collaborated with institutions including Boston University, Boston Medical Center, Harvard University, and Philips Medical.

Over time, my work increasingly drew me toward understanding how individuals think, respond, and make decisions in the face of life’s challenges. My approach integrates psychological understanding with reflective inquiry, helping individuals develop clarity about their thoughts, emotions, and patterns, and supporting more intentional and grounded decision-making.

I have also maintained a long-standing personal engagement with Vedic thought, which has influenced my understanding of human experience. While this exploration began as a personal inquiry, it has been particularly helpful in working with individuals who relate to life through Eastern philosophical frameworks. At the same time, my work remains grounded in psychology and practical, real-life application.

Having lived outside India for many years and traveled extensively, I value engaging with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. I have served on the Board of Overseers of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and on the Board of Trustees of the Boston Athenaeum, one of the oldest private libraries in the United States. I am also a patron of the arts and have supported institutions including the Boston Symphony, Boston Ballet, and San Francisco Symphony.

I am a member of the American Psychological Association (USA), the National Positive Psychology Association (India), the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (USA), and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board (USA). I am also affiliated with the United Services Institution of India and the Rotary Club of Delhi Garden City. I have served as adjunct faculty at the University of Houston, where I mentored postgraduate students in patient care and hospital operations.

I see life as shaped by how we understand and respond to our experiences. The work I do today reflects this orientation, supporting individuals in developing clarity, stability, and more thoughtful engagement with life. The charitable initiatives of Promisso® are a natural extension of this journey.

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