Danushi Fernando
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (845) 244-5436
Do you struggle to show up as your authentic self? I specialize in supporting the South Asian diaspora and LGBTQ+ folx, with a focus on immigrant women navigating the intersections of career, family, and cultural identity. I am passionate about the journey of motherhood—including pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting—as well as those processing sexual trauma or relationship issues. My practice is sex-positive and trauma-informed, helping you move past shame to build an honest, vibrant life. My goal is an empowering space where you feel heard. Every session provides a practical tool for your daily life.
I provide an integrative, trauma-informed space focused on building an honest therapeutic relationship. My style is very frank—I’m here to lay things down clearly and use humor to break through the shame that stalls growth. You will leave sessions with practical tools and the clarity needed to navigate your journey to wellness with total honesty.
My goal is for you to feel safe, unjudged, and empowered to be yourself from our very first meeting. I am a firm believer that therapy should provide more than just a listening ear; you will leave every session with a tangible skill or tool to hone in your daily life. If you’re ready to heal and grow, I invite you to reach out.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Danushi Fernando now - (845) 244-5436
Let's Connect (845) 244-5436
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Danushi Fernando
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (845) 244-5436
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 012754-01 Danushi Fernando
- Attended Fairleigh Dickinson University, Graduated 2015
- Certificate from State Board of New York P103292 / 2019
- Certificate from State Board of New Jersey 37AC00322100 / 2016
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Danushi Fernando
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (845) 244-5436
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Relationship Issues
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Expertise
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Identity issues
- Life Transitions
- Polyamory & ENM
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Danushi Fernando
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (845) 244-5436
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Sinhalese
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Sinhalese
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Feminist
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Danushi Fernando
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (845) 244-5436