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 view life as a continuous stream of action and reaction that shapes who we are at every moment. When asked if I’ve ever failed in life, my answer is a resounding no. Have I achieved all I hoped for? Absolutely yes. These responses often leave people incredulous, even skeptical. But success and failure are ultimately subjective—a matter of perspective. We are who we define ourselves to be. Developing emotional awareness fosters clarity, empowering us to embrace life in its entirety.
Psyvedology™, a blend of Vedic and psychological principles, has significantly shaped my worldview. I am a lifelong student of Vedic studies. Although I initially pursued this path for personal growth, it has proven invaluable in counseling clients with strong Eastern spiritual beliefs. In fact, hundreds of peer-reviewed studies now show that clients prefer when counseling integrates their spirituality and religion (American Psychological Association). As such, psychology and Psyvedology™ form the core of my integrative counseling approach.
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 Massachusetts 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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