Teletherapy for New Jersey

I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, unresolved issues, life-transition difficulties, family/relational problems, and grief and loss. While I have extensive experience working with individuals of Asian decent, they comprise only 30% of my clientele and I am well-rounded in treating individuals from various cultural and religious backgrounds. I am dedicated to bring genuine, compassionate, and evidence-based care to my clients. After a thorough assessment of my client's presenting concern and history, I collaborate with my client to formulate a treatment plan that is highly individualized.

I'm an Asian-Latina therapist & love working with adults, couples, BIPOC communities, new parents and anyone dealing with life transitions. My clients work with me to turn ADHD into a superpower, cope with infertility or postpartum anxiety and depression, process trauma, recover from people-pleasing, navigate workplace issues & career pivots, rebuild after a major transition, set firmer boundaries, explore culture and identity, & heal from race-related trauma. I combine approaches like DBT & CBT with boundary-setting & insight-building. Book a free 20 minute consult with me this week at cultivatetherapyteam.clientsecure.me

Are you struggling to feel adequate on your fertility or postpartum journey? Have you developed anxious or depressed thinking related to your parenting abilities? Could you benefit from additional empathetic support from a trained clinician who specializes in maternal mental health and pregnancy-related issues? Whether you are just beginning your pregnancy journey or have recently given birth, this chapter of life is full of big decisions, new experiences, and emotional ups and downs. If the stress of this transition has become too much to navigate on your own, support is available to you. Perhaps you are struggling to conceive.

Are you a South/East Asian or BIPOC woman struggling with anxiety, self doubt, identity struggles and relationships issues? Are you having trouble keeping up with the demands of work, school, family and social life and it feels like a constant balancing act? Do you have trouble being assertive and confident in your relationships? Are you going through a break up, life transition or just have trouble relating to your parents and family who have different expectations for you? Are you a new mom, expecting or navigating infertility challenges? Being a woman in today’s modern society is hard, but you don't have to be alone.

Most repeated traumas are relational traumas and therefore, it is so hard to heal without relationships. Unresolved trauma can often look like anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, substance use, and physical pain. These issues can be extremely distressing and isolating. I believe that change is possible for anyone and the good news is that it starts with just one question: "Could there be something better?".

I understand that, as a person of color, discussing emotions and feelings may not have always been encouraged or felt comfortable. I completely agree—being vulnerable can be difficult and even scary. You might find it confusing to be in a position where seeking therapy feels necessary or desired. That's perfectly okay, and I'm here to help you navigate through these layers of emotions and experiences. As a first-generation South Asian, I deeply understand cultural differences, family dynamics, and the impact of unresolved generational trauma.

As a first-generation Asian-American born to immigrant parents, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and an advocate for the Deaf community, I believe that an individual’s cultures and communities are key factors in their self-actualization.

Life isn't always simple, but the journey to counseling can be. Together, we can explore strategies to simplify your life and navigate these challenges. Therapy can be approached with small, effective steps that I'm ready to guide you through. Clients often express after our first session, "I should have come to therapy a long time ago." I want you to expect a safe, warm, and judgment-free atmosphere right from the beginning.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, and increased reliance on substances to cope with uncertainty and confusion, you aren't alone. The Covid pandemic took the world by surprise and left us feeling unsafe and uncertain. Ever since, it's been crisis after crisis from climate change, deep-seated political divisions, and the threat of violence in our city and on a global scale. Talking about what's difficult to articulate is therapeutic. If you find yourself without the anchor of personal values and purpose, life can feel adrift and unmoored. I am here to help you make sense of it.

I know it can feel like a challenge to ask for help - I know because I've done it myself. You've started to reflect on some of the things that have happened to you in life, maybe based on the way you were raised or significant events that have altered your way of living and thinking. You may feel stuck, you want more from your life and you want to change. You understand that in order to make change, you've got to work through some layers of your mind that can be inhibiting your growth. Allowing another person to hold your story with you sounds iffy but there is deep relief in knowing you are not alone.

I believe in creating a calm, approachable, and non-judgmental space for clients to openly share their thoughts and emotions. I work from a holistic and strength-based perspective of client's needs through empathy, acceptance, and support. By exploring and processing inner thoughts and feelings, clients can gain a better understanding of their situation, and ultimately move towards positive change. I offer insight into clients' patterns of behavior and help identify and build new or existing skills with the purpose of uncovering clients' true potential.

Therapy can serve as a safe, nurturing, and nonjudgmental space to work through challenges in your everyday life. As a 1.5 generation immigrant, I specialize in working with BIPOC folx, specifically Asian-Americans, young working professionals, and mothers in the pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum period. As a psychotherapist and music therapist, my approach is warm, supportive, and caring. I practice from an attachment-based, psychodynamic, strength-based, and trauma-focused framework utilizing a combination of CBT, DBT, parts work, as well as EMDR, and will tailor my approach based on your needs and goals in therapy.

There are times we find ourselves struggling and straying further away from the life we want. We’re juggling daily demands, roles, and relationships, while just trying to keep it together. We begin to recognize that old ways of coping aren’t working anymore. Although painful and uncomfortable, this awareness is where growth and healing begins. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for you to freely explore and be curious about what has brought you here. We will work on deepening awareness, building skills, and making meaningful change that aligns with your values and goals - a therapy that enlightens and empowers.

I am accepting new clients via Telehealth only at this time. I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 10 years of experience. I have extensive experience in helping and supporting clients with a different range of mental health issues and life challenges. I provide psychotherapy in both English and Japanese. I have extraordinary experience working with people of Asian descent.

I work best with South Asian clients who are ages 12 & up and are struggling with being motivated in school, at home or amongst their peers or in their relationship. Client often gets into a power struggle with their parent/guardian, teachers or significant other and the root cause can be anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem and/or trauma. Clients who experience such concerns often have a tough time putting their emotions into words and feel overwhelmed by the daily tasks that are being demanded from them. Clients will begin to learn how and why they communicate the way they do to become a better version of themselves.

Namaste! In today's fast paced world, it’s easy to be stressed at your work, school, or in relationships. This may have left you feeling alone, overwhelmed, anxious, sad, and disconnected. Talk therapy with a trained, experienced clinician in a safe, non-judgmental environment may help you achieve your goals of wellness, and self-realization. We will together formulate a pathway for you to cultivate better coping methods, improve self-esteem, and be a more healthful you.

I am dedicated to working with clients whose personality and life experience were shaped by more than one culture: You might be an international student or in your 20's or 30's navigating anxiety. You might have been raised by 1st generation Asian parents or one and half or 2nd generation immigrants. You might be struggling in a relationship where you and your partner come from different cultural backgrounds not feeling understood. You are in the relationship but you both feel alone in the relationship. I love to help. I work with clients individually and as couples.

Accepting new patients with limited opening/s. Certified Anxiety Specialist offering teletherapy to clients all over NJ & NY. Sometimes talking is the best answer. I am a board certified Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Tele-Mental Health Provider. My perspective to therapy is relational and psychodynamic. I have helped individuals respond to challenging emotions by building a healthy outlook through introspection. My work using evidence based practice in treating anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, stress management, helps building better, healthier you.

Namaste, a small introduction to what I do, who I am and where I come from. I am a bilingual, bi-cultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I earned my Masters degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. I began my path as a Social Worker to help people be the best version of themselves. I have many years of experience providing individuals with tools to overcome any obstacles they are facing. As a LCSW of South Asian decent, I understand the cultural nuances, generational trauma and cultural identity struggles that many people experience.