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 building a career in the business world, studying Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology, and earning postgraduate qualifications (CPA, MBA, PhD).

I built my professional career in the healthcare sector in the United States, working both as a corporate executive and as a serial entrepreneur. I worked with organizations such as Kaiser Permanente and Fallon Healthcare System, where I served as part of the senior management team and on the Board of Fallon Clinic. Over the years, I also founded and led healthcare ventures and collaborated with institutions including Boston University, Boston Medical Center, and Harvard University.

Over time, my work increasingly drew me toward understanding how individuals think, respond, and make decisions in the face of life’s challenges. This shift shaped the direction of my work today. 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.

Alongside this, I have maintained a long-standing engagement with Vedic thought, which has influenced my understanding of human experience. While this 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 worked across diverse environments, I value engaging with people from different cultural and professional backgrounds. I have served on boards including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Boston Athenaeum, and have supported institutions in the arts and community space. I am a member of the American Psychological Association (USA), the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (USA), and other professional and academic bodies across psychology, business, and public service, and have also served as adjunct faculty at the University of Houston.

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.

At its core, my work is not about providing answers, but about helping individuals develop the clarity to find their own.

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