Therapists in Valhalla, NY

People often ask me, "What is the purpose of therapy?" I believe there are a few answers to that question. First, you come to therapy to defrost grief, unexpressed rage and other negative feelings, e.g. traumas, losses, betrayals. You also learn to re-parent yourself. Second, you come to have a better transition in your work or love life, or to improve your performance and personal relations. Finally, you get to share your dreams and goals in a safe environment, with no judgment, and to produce amazing action plans to manifest your best life ever.

I approach psychotherapy with cultural humility and a growth mindset. As a South-Asian woman continuing to navigate the nuances of my bi-cultural identities, I appreciate the contributions of complex sociocultural issues to an individual’s sense of self, holistic well-being, and meaning in life. My educational and clinical experience thus far has fueled my passion towards working with underserved populations including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

Are you struggling with difficult feelings or a search for meaning? Are you struggling to feel affirmed in your sense of identity as someone different or marginalized? Are you trying to work through trauma, grief, loss, and other concerns with your past? Are you seeking to improve your career path or interpersonal relationships? Or perhaps you simply need a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to process your day-to-day stress. Utilizing a wide range of therapeutic approaches, I help my clients explore themselves to find resilience, healing, and meaning in their lives.

Liberation-Based Therapy is psychotherapeutic group practice supports mental health and wellness through the lens of liberation-based healing practices. The work offered is emotionally-focused, culturally affirming with a strengths-based perspective. We work with individuals, couples, families and groups in New York and New Jersey.

Are you unsure about the future or still living in the past? Perhaps you feel stuck when it comes to making choices about your work, school, or relationships. Everyone struggles from time to time with stress, anxiety, or doubts. I use a holistic approach to help you heal all of yourself. You already have what you need inside to create your best life. You may just need a guide to help you recognize your inner power. Accessing your strengths can help you deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance misuse, relationship issues, dating, life transitions, corporate stress, college life, and more.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York City. I work with diverse clients with various presenting issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. I have experience treating clients with issues relating to perfectionism, identity and self-esteem, burnout, and addiction. I also specialize in navigating complex trauma, relationship and family conflicts, and immigrant and first-generation multicultural issues. I utilize an integrative approach, drawing from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories to form individualized treatment plans.

Here to help you remember who you really are.