Therapists in Tudor City, New York, NY

My goal is to guide clients through self-exploration, self-awareness and resilience building that transforms them into self-reliant individuals. I integrate psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), DBT, relational, and mindfulness-based techniques tailored to specific needs. The therapeutic relationship is a partnership explored within a safe, non-judgmental environment, working at a pace that is comfortable for the client; we can explore short or long-term counseling. Together, we can work towards resolving feelings of sadness, anxiety, and understanding maladaptive patterns, gaining insight to change problematic behaviors

I am an extensively published, world-travelled expert on trauma and chronic illness. I conduct therapy in English, Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese, German, and Dutch. For the past 25 years, I have been assisting individuals with ADHD/behavioral challenges, trauma, PTSD, dissociation, depression, bipolar disorder, and physical illness. My clients range in age from 3 to 103. Early in my career, I developed a support group curriculum for AIDS orphans now available in 35 countries. Review of my work as a therapist are available online. Kindly employ email to contact me initially if possible. Thank you.

Sanjana believes in each individual’s innate capacity to heal, develop insight, and transform their self-perception and worldview. She promotes flexibility and personalizes her approach, empowering clients to author their own journeys. Drawing from CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic principles, her method embraces a relational, strength-based, and trauma-informed perspective. Sanjana nurtures empathy, genuineness and humor to help clients cultivate coping strategies and achieve their goals.

My training is based in trauma and its impact on the mind, body, and sense of self. I believe in the power of storytelling; in the stories we tell ourselves and in the ways we use storytelling to make meaning of the world around us. Through these stories, I help people to gain curiosity and insight into these narratives and entrenched patterns. By doing so, we make space for an alternative story, one that offers us opportunity for deeper and more meaningful relationships, and ultimately, improved quality of life.

Are you looking for support to manage stress, overwhelming anxiety, depressed moods, life changes, relationship issues, family conflict, or parenting struggles? I specialize in supporting adults, couples, and families work through challenging times in their lives. I assist you in identifying, and working towards your goals. I also support parents with strategies to assist their children with social-emotional learning. At times even everyday life can become overwhelming or difficult to manage. Therapy can become the space for you to release what you're holding onto and give you the breath of fresh air you are looking for.

On any given day, we can be impacted by people or events, creating ripples in our lives. But, the more deeply we connect with our own internal values and rhythms, the more solid our footing. With perception, humor and compassion, I value giving you the opportunity to safely explore your inner stories, fears and dreams. My hope is that you will find the validation, support and perspective necessary to create the change you so desire. I have extensive experience working with children, individuals and families with histories of trauma, facing difficult life transitions, such as creating and blending families, adoption, separation, divorce, death and loss.

Are you or someone in your life feeling overwhelmed? Is this leading to increased stress, anxiety and tension and making it difficult to see a path forward? Are you struggling at home? In school? At work? In the midst of a life transition? Considering a career change? Have a child who is facing academic challenges? As a dedicated therapist working with individuals of all ages my approach is centered on creating a supportive, safe environment to openly express emotions. Working together we identify strategies, coping skills and potential solutions to help you navigate through these challenges with resilience and confidence.

In my practice of 30 years I work with adults and couples to help examine and make choices that will help you feel more deeply satisfied in your relationship and work lives. I engage with patients who may be anxious, depressed, in a life transition, in conflict with a partner or child or experiencing a difficult challenge at the moment. I create an environment that is interpersonal, warm and non-judgmental, so that you can feel safe in order to deeply explore your feelings. Anxiety, depression, sadness, anger, irritability, conflict or difficulties in relationships may motivate you to seek therapy.

Human beings are intuitive, creative, insightful, and complex by their very nature. Who we are and how we respond to the world around us is shaped by our past experiences and struggles. I strive to meet my clients where they are at in order to assist them in facilitating the most wholesome and meaningful lives they see fit. A person-centered, nonconfrontational approach are what guide my practice and ensure that the client will always feel safe, secure, and appreciated.