Culturally Sensitive Therapists in New York, NY

Tired of feeling ashamed, rejected or abused? I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, trauma, victims of abuse, micro aggressions, systemic harm, relationship issues, multigenerational trauma and life transitions which have impacted your well being. Maybe you had to do what you had to do to get through & that's okay. I have worked with many populations such as First Responders, Military (& spouses), LGBT and those who have struggled with eating issues.

I am a NY State licensed clinical psychologist with experience working with children 6 years and older, adolescents and young adults. I use person centered approach and CBT to treat mood and anxiety disorders and other mental health problems. My authenticity and sense of humor, and ability to incorporate play into the sessions help me connect with children and treat them effectively. I believe individuals first need to feel safe, understood and supported within the therapeutic relationship. I also think it's important to tailor treatment interventions to fit the specific needs of individuals I am working with.

I earned my Master of Social Work from Columbia University and have five years of experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds in various social service and mental health settings. As a bilingual (Mandarin) Licensed Master Social Worker, I aim to create a nonjudgmental and culturally sensitive space and develop an authentic therapeutic relationship to help you embrace your individuality and impermanence.

I work with individuals who find themselves stuck, or struggling with work, relationships, family, loss, and identity issues. Are you feeling anxious or depressed due to recent challenges in your life? Have you been struggling with self-confidence, purpose or direction in in our current times? Do you find yourself dealing with the difficulties of being part of a marginalized and/or stigmatized community? Starting therapy can be overwhelming and intimidating. However, it can also be the beginning of a self-exploration and discovery that leads to a more fulfilling, purposeful and balanced life.

Banafsheh Sanjari provides a culturally sensitive, strength-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and eclectic approach tailored to client goals and needs. Banafsheh has nearly a decade of experience providing treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults in their role as parents.

Thank you for considering me as part of your community of care. I am eager to collaborate with you with compassion and presence as we consider the complexities you are navigating, while we get curious about ways to build nourishment, healing, and regeneration in your life. Affirming your sense of agency and identity, and your capacity to thrive is paramount to my approach. I specialize in working with queer and trans individuals, couples, and families. Other areas of expertise include neurodivergence, relationship diversity and sex therapy, life transitions and adjustment, perinatal support, and grief and loss.

I encourage you to get comfortable with discomfort by building resilience together. I know that therapy can be both daunting and uplifting. It requires you to open up in ways that can be painful but it's a process you don’t have to do alone. I will challenge you to restructure core beliefs and unlock hidden strengths. Together, we will navigate transitional moments in life, such as relationship conflicts, career issues, and complex family dynamics. My goal as a therapist is to work with individuals from all backgrounds experiencing trauma from systems of power. My therapeutic style is supportive, honest and collaborative.

Life can feel overwhelming or complicated. You may be feeling stuck or weighed down by work or relationships, or you may be struggling to change behaviors that prevent you from achieving your goals. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trouble with relationships, trauma, or other mental health issues, I am here to help. Seeking therapy is a step forward in working on yourself and gaining a better understanding of your thoughts and emotions.

I aim to help people reduce suffering while nurturing strengths and potential in a collaborative pursuit of their life goals. Together we'll create a comfortable, culturally sensitive environment where you can work on increasing self-compassion through understanding your thoughts and behaviors. Using validation and change strategies, I can help you achieve your goals and build meaning in your life. I help clients work through emotion dysregulation that occurs from personality disorders, PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, as well as the demands of our face-paced, sometimes stressful, world.

At Avena Psychological Services, we work with individuals and couples seeking support and guidance as they work toward personal goals and lasting change. We understand the decision to seek therapy can take a great deal of courage and commitment, and it is our distinct pleasure to be considered as part of your journey toward personal growth. We are committed to providing therapy of the highest quality, and are dedicated to helping you navigate the process every step of the way. We believe the most important aspect of an effective and satisfying therapy experience is the quality of the relationship between the therapist and the client

I believe mental health is just as important as medical health, since after all, your head is connected to your body. I offer individual therapy for adolescents and adults, bringing my experience within a number of integrative behavioral health programs to support clients' unique needs. Through a culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed lens, I work to foster the therapeutic relationship to gently challenge clients to get curious about how current patterns of behaviors and ways of thinking serve them.

Are you feeling stuck? Feeling isolated and disconnected from those around you? Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotional experiences? Are you struggling to understand how you fit into the world? You are not alone. I help adolescents, young adults, professionals, and couples overcome the complex challenges life throws their way and support them on their journey toward achieving a more empowered, connected, and fulfilling life.

Welcome, thanks for stopping by. Many of us are carrying around the heavy burden of invisible challenges. Though they’re not noticeable—to others and sometimes even ourselves—they can make life feel more difficult, stressful, and at times even unmanageable. I am here to offer you support, so you’re not carrying that load alone. In our work, you will set the tone and I will be there to listen and foster a safe and judgment-free environment, so we can uncover the root of your distress, process your emotions, and develop beneficial coping skills, creating more space for peace in your life.

You may struggle with your life recently and feel it’s hard to live a fulfilling life. You may find yourself with more conflicts with your loved ones recently. You may find you are drinking or smoking more often and your friends & family have become worried about you recently. You are not alone and I am here to help you. I have more than 8 years of clinical experience working with children, teenagers and adults experiencing a wide range of issues related to substance use, anger, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts. Together we will find new ways to cope with life’s challenges, and achieve your goals.

Do you feel disconnected or misunderstood in interpersonal relationships? Do you find yourself in similar patterns in you relationships? Are you experiencing anxiety or low mood about life transitions and challenges? Together, we can explore the source of these challenges to identify relational and thought patterns towards paths for positive changes and to start feeling better and more fulfilled in your relationships.

Change is arduous, but it can be managed through personal assessment, individual reflection, establishing attainable objectives, and investigating new perspectives to repeated challenges that have a significant impact on life. ETC offers a mindfully candid, nonjudgmental and culturally sensitive environment for people of color to work through their adversities and frustrations. Individuals and couples with negative or stigmatized beliefs around emotional issues are encouraged to come in and consider the benefits of integrative counseling.

Hello lovely people, life is short and how can we live the best of it? How can you manage work stress and social anxiety? Do you often doubt yourself, feel lonely or sad, and can't find purpose in life? I believe psychotherapy is not only about curing or resolving pain, but also increasing awareness and understanding and accepting the full range of human emotion. It’s important to feel our different emotions and learn how to express ourselves fully. The beauty of our work together is finding your strengths and having an "aha moment" during our therapeutic process.

As difficult as life may seem at times, I aim to help my clients feel as if they don't have to go through it alone. I strive to provide a warm, supportive, and culturally-sensitive safe space for my clients. I empower clients on their healing and self-growth journey by truly allowing them to feel heard and accepted. My goal is to help individuals regain control over their mental well-being, and together in a supportive therapeutic space, we can accomplish exactly that. I provide therapy to adolescents and adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, and races.

Are you stuck in unhealthy patterns? Easily overwhelmed by emotions? Stressed, pressed, and depressed? Do you want to get life moving in the right direction? Are you looking for providers who understand the challenges unique to your experiences as a BIPOC person or member of the LGBTQ+ community? We are here to help! The world can be a scary place, but with us by your side, we can can build a life that makes you happy to wake up each morning. We will create a safe, compassionate space for you to explore your concerns, fears, and shame while giving you the tools to propel yourself forward and build a new world for yourself!