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 a deep interest in psychology and Eastern philosophy during my early teens. I later continued these studies in the United States. Along the way, I ventured into the business world, studying Accounting, Finance and Information Technology. After earning postgraduate degrees (CPA, MBA, PhD) in these fields, I built successful career  in the healthcare sector—both as a corporate executive and as a serial entrepreneur.

Before transitioning to entrepreneurship during the USA’s “Dot-Com” boom, I worked with Kaiser Permanente, the country’s largest vertically integrated healthcare organization, and with Fallon Healthcare System (FHS), which was ranked the number one healthcare system in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek. At FHS, I served as a member of the senior management team and sat on the Board of Directors of Fallon Clinic. As a serial entrepreneur, I founded several healthcare startups and collaborated with premier institutions including Boston University, Boston Medical Center, Harvard University, and Philips Medical.

I have learned to see life as a continuous flow that shapes us moment by moment. So when people ask about success or failure, I don’t see life that way anymore. Not everything unfolded as I once imagined — but every experience, good or difficult, has shaped me in meaningful ways. So I don’t carry regret. Seeing life this way has brought me peace, and emotional awareness keeps that clarity alive.

Psyvedology™—my blend of Vedic and psychological principles—has deeply shaped my worldview. I’ve been a lifelong student of Vedic thought, originally exploring it for personal growth. Over time, it became invaluable in counseling clients who hold strong Eastern spiritual beliefs. Research supports this integration as well: hundreds of peer-reviewed studies show that clients prefer when therapy includes their spiritual and religious frameworks (American Psychological Association).

Having lived much of my life outside India and traveled extensively, I enjoy connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. I am a patron of the arts and served on the Board of Overseers of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston—ranked the seventeenth largest art museum in the world. A lifelong enthusiast of both Western and Indian classical music, I have been a patron of the Boston Symphony, Boston Ballet, and San Francisco Symphony. I am also a passionate reader, especially drawn to thrillers, science fiction, mystery, and critical thinking. I previously served on the Board of Trustees of the Boston Athenaeum, one of the oldest and most distinguished private libraries in the United States, founded in 1807.

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). In addition, I am affiliated with the United Services Institution of India, a national security and defense think tank, and the Rotary Club of Delhi Garden City. I was appointed adjunct faculty by the University of Houston (USA), where I mentored and trained postgraduate students in patient care and hospital operations.

Whenever possible, I retreat to the Delhi Golf Club or Delhi Gymkhana Club to recharge and reflect. I strive to live every moment in gratitude—and the charitable work of Promisso® is a humble expression of that thankfulness.

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