Punjabi Therapists in New York

Therapy is a process that takes time, patience, and consistency. As your therapist, I will provide a judgement free environment along with my undivided attention to each client. I believe that everyone carries the strength to overcome a difficult situation within themselves. With a little bit of support and encouragement, we can come out stronger than before. I welcome every client regardless of cultural background with a warm, empathetic, and attentive personality. I am fluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi.

As a mental health professional, i am always guiding clients to make improvements, and it isn’t always easy. I have many clients with different mental health issues. The most ideal situation with my client was when he required assistance with depressed mood and adjustment to new relationship. Assisting my client with adjustment, positive reinforcement, problem-solving skills, communication skills and relaxation techniques was rewarding. I Use that momentum and some carefully chosen resolutions and goals to help my client go into with more hope and lasting, positive changes.

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) as well as a Certified Dialectical Behavior therapist (C-DBT). My aim is to provide a friendly, respectful & non-judgmental environment in which clients can safely explore any issue(s) that might bring them to therapy/counseling. I've acquired practical experience throughout the Public, Private & Voluntary sectors of the Mental Health Service, working with people of all different ages, ethnic & cultural backgrounds; I have had many years of experience in helping clients, who feel that they are on the point of no return.

I am a multicultural, holistic, trauma-informed, LGBT+ affirmative therapist and a core believer in resiliency of human spirit. Though you may consider me as the professional/expert, you are the expert of your lived experiences. I strongly believe that the client has a right to both be a recipient as well as an influencer within the therapeutic relationship. My job as a therapist is to act as guide while you are empowered to tackle both inner and outer barriers. I aim to hold a space for those who may not have access to any other arenas to feel heard and understood.

Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. With in-person and virtual clinics in California, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington D.C., we partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com

With Grovers Psychological Services we provide psychotherapy, psychological assessment and diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, adults. We offer treatment for depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety,Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder , personality disorders, eating disorders, conduct disorder & attention marriage & couple counseling. Our approaches include Systemic, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral and Problem Solution Focused Therapy. Psychological assessment includes psycho-educational, ADHD, Learning Disabilities or learning disorders like reading, comprehension or mathematical disorders, Mental Retardation (IQ and achievement), personality and bariatric surgery .

Welcome, I am so glad that you are here. Whether you are facing relationship, family, or work issues, I am here to help. Today is a great day to show up for yourself and tap into the personal growth that I believe we all are capable of. As a client-centered psychotherapist, I strive to offer a supportive, non-judgemental, and safe space to work collaboratively towards your goals. Embracing a trauma-informed approach, I incorporate Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness into my practice with the goal of offering an individualized therapy experience.

Dhihum aspires to help people become self-aware and accept themselves by providing a comfortable, supportive, nurturing environment that promotes awareness and growth. She believes therapy should not have a one size fits all approach but should be in accordance with your needs. She collaborates with you to understand your needs and uses an integrative multicultural approach comprising psychodynamics, acceptance and commitment, dialectical behavior therapy, etc.

Are you a South Asian or Middle Eastern woman living in New York and facing unique challenges in giving therapy a chance due to cultural traditions and stigma? Are you having difficulty navigating significant life transitions such as new family members, in-laws, or being ambitious while also being a devoted wife? Do you often face immense pressure to conform to family expectations or adhere to traditional gender roles or cultural norms? Do you want to pursue a life that aligns with your values, passions and aspirations? As a South Asian woman myself, I get it! And I specialize in helping clients achieve all of those goals.

There are some hardships in life that cannot be easily forgotten. These experiences influence how we view ourselves and navigate relationships with others. There is a natural tendency to re-enact the woes because of it's familiarity. The therapeutic alliance will help us learn from the past, become more aware from the present, and establish a safe outlook for the future.

We are a group of psychotherapists offering therapy in Park Slope, Midtown, Rye, and virtually. We believe in evidence-based approaches to psychotherapy in a collaborative and supportive environment. We are in-network with Aetna and UHC (including the smaller insurances that use those networks).

I was born and raised in New York. As a South Asian American and a child of Indian immigrants, I know there is a stigma around going to therapy, which takes courage. My goal is to change that perspective among many cultures. I’m invested in working with people from different cultural backgrounds and ethnicities. I have over five years of experience working with school-aged children, adolescents, adults, and couples.

I believe therapy is a gift that allows one's inner strength to emerge while our personal journey through life's experiences makes us who we are. My own journey has led me to my career as a therapist which allows me the honor and opportunity to work together with my clients to recognize their own strengths and limitations in achieving their goals. All this takes place within a strong, non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship that is built on empathy, trust, safety, and compassion. I have a calm, warm, relaxed style and believe in creating a safe space for you where compassion, support, and humour can live.

Bisma Anwar has been a mental health therapist for over a decade. Her work experiences have been in hospitals, non-profits, mental health clinics, and digital mental health startups. Throughout her career she has worked with community based organizations, spoken at panels, done workshops and webinars to provide education and awareness of various mental health issues. Over the years, she has been quoted in the New York Times, Time Magazine, Popsugar, Buzzfeed, and many other media outlets.

Are you struggling to feel fulfilled in life? Does waking up and functioning day to day seem unnecessarily difficult? Are you experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, or the lasting effects of grief or trauma? Therapy can help. I utilize and have training in a range of therapeutic modalities including Trauma Focused-CBT, DBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, the Gottman method for couples, as well as EFT. I tailor unique plans for each individual client or couple in order to empower them to better understand themselves, achieve their goals and feel more fulfilled.

Whether it’s grief and loss, transitions or ruptures in relationships, work stress or navigating your career, the mounting overwhelm of life can have a way of making us feel isolated and untethered. However, just because life can feel that way doesn’t mean it has to stay that way. Together, we can work to alleviate the impact from life stressors, untangle confusing thoughts and feelings, and chart your path forward.

As a therapist, my goal is to create a comfortable, nonjudgemental and safe place where my client can feel open and trust me. From my previous work background I have learned that having a therapist you can not only trust but have a personal connection with is very important. I believe every individual has their own unique experiences, trauma, and issues and I would like to be that safe place for someone to unravel these experiences and together work towards a positive healthier journey. I strive to always validate my client's feelings and have an open empathetic mindset during my sessions which I believe is very important.

Life, with its inevitable ups and downs, demands effective coping strategies. While we often overlook the highs, it is during the lows that unrest ripples through our existence. As a practitioner, I collaborate with my clients, providing an exceptionally non-judgmental and culturally sensitive environment. Meeting them where they are, I help navigate life’s roller coaster, empowering them to move forward.

MCM Collaborative is a group psychotherapy practice built for connection, healing and transformation. We are passionate and practiced in partnering with people of color, especially LGBTQ+ folks. Because we know our struggles are interconnected, we also invite teens, adults, partners/couples and families of all identities. Folks often come to us because they find comfort starting a therapeutic process with someone with a shared identity. We work best with clients who often feel misunderstood by others and, at times, by themselves. Struggling within your relationships - friendships, romantic, familial? We got you there, too.