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Available both in-person and online
245 5th Avenue 3rd Floor New York, NY 10016
For the Brown girl who's been told you're "too Brown" or "not Brown enough", that you're too much and not enough at the same time. You’re not a “bad” daughter, "lazy", or "ungrateful". You're just done with being exploited, putting yourself last for nothing in return, and being the scapegoat of the family. Perhaps you come from a culture or religion that that tells you to make yourself smaller to be worthy of love. You’re allowed to dream bigger. Where does culture end, and YOU begin?
I’m Tracy and I’m the “Bad Indian” therapist. I help Brown women in New York, New Jersey, and California struggling with chronic guilt, shame, and self-abandonment stop letting cultural expectations dictate life! I have specialized training in EMDR, CBT, and ACT. I know therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, so I tailor these approaches to fit you!
Cultural expectations keep getting in the way, and guilt and shame are dictating your life. I want you to know that it doesn’t have to be that way. You're always going to be "bad" to someone, so let’s be “bad” together! Don't let "Log kya kahenge" run your life! Book your free call today.
Call or The Bad Indian Therapist now for a free 15 minute consultation - (631) 540-1042

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Bad Indian Therapist

245 5th Avenue

3rd Floor

New York, NY 10016 map

(631) 540-1042

221 River Street

9th floor

Hoboken, NJ 07030 map

Website
I offer therapy to Brown women with chronic guilt and shame in-person and online in NY and virtually in NJ and CA!
I specialize in Racial Identity, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Eating Disorders 
$250 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Struggling with cultural guilt & shame? Questioning what you've been told? You've come to the right place! Book your free intro call today!
The Bad Indian Therapist
Let's Connect (631) 540-1042
Photo of Tracy Vadakumchery - The Bad Indian Therapist, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Bad Indian Therapist

245 5th Avenue

3rd Floor

New York, NY 10016 map

(631) 540-1042

221 River Street

9th floor

Hoboken, NJ 07030 map

Website
I offer therapy to Brown women with chronic guilt and shame in-person and online in NY and virtually in NJ and CA!
I specialize in Racial Identity, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Eating Disorders 
$250 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Struggling with cultural guilt & shame? Questioning what you've been told? You've come to the right place! Book your free intro call today!
The Bad Indian Therapist

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Effective therapy is an investment in yourself. While I'm not in-network with insurance, I accept out-of-network benefits, HSA, and FSA.
Photo of Tracy Vadakumchery - The Bad Indian Therapist, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
The Bad Indian Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (631) 540-1042
"
Effective therapy is an investment in yourself. While I'm not in-network with insurance, I accept out-of-network benefits, HSA, and FSA.
Photo of Tracy Vadakumchery - The Bad Indian Therapist, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
The Bad Indian Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (631) 540-1042

Qualifications

    Counselor: Tracy Vadakumchery

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 010223 Tracy Vadakumchery
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • Attended Teachers College Columbia University , Master of Education and Master of Arts in Psychology, Graduated 2017
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: California 13487 / 2023
  • License: New Jersey 37PC01091700 / 2024
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I have 9 years of experience providing therapy in New York State and I'm an EMDR Certified Therapist. I provide in-person sessions at my Nomad office in Manhattan, and I also offer virtual tele-therapy sessions for anyone living in New York, New Jersey, and California.
Photo of Tracy Vadakumchery - The Bad Indian Therapist, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
The Bad Indian Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (631) 540-1042
"
I have 9 years of experience providing therapy in New York State and I'm an EMDR Certified Therapist. I provide in-person sessions at my Nomad office in Manhattan, and I also offer virtual tele-therapy sessions for anyone living in New York, New Jersey, and California.
Photo of Tracy Vadakumchery - The Bad Indian Therapist, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
The Bad Indian Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (631) 540-1042

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Racial Identity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Eating Disorders

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Therapy is rarely one-size fits all, especially for women of color. I take a trauma-informed approach with anxiety disorders, OCD, depressive and mood disorders, disordered eating and body image, and PTSD. We'll explore people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the impact of chronic shame and guilt on your well-being. My clients share they start to feel better within 2-3 months of working together!
Photo of Tracy Vadakumchery - The Bad Indian Therapist, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
The Bad Indian Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (631) 540-1042
"
Therapy is rarely one-size fits all, especially for women of color. I take a trauma-informed approach with anxiety disorders, OCD, depressive and mood disorders, disordered eating and body image, and PTSD. We'll explore people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the impact of chronic shame and guilt on your well-being. My clients share they start to feel better within 2-3 months of working together!
Photo of Tracy Vadakumchery - The Bad Indian Therapist, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
The Bad Indian Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (631) 540-1042

5 Endorsements

Sonia Brill
Sonia Brill
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSW
Tracy is a highly skilled therapist. I've known as a colleague, for a number of years, she is sharp and quick and brings the CBT method into her work. If you are seeking a therapist, give Tracy a call.
Joselyn Zambrana
Joselyn Zambrana
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
As an Indian therapist, Tracy fearlessly tackles cultural trauma, family dynamics, and deep healing. She doesn't just help you survive-she helps you break cycles and thrive. If therapy has never felt built for you, she changes that.
Padmini Singh Jagpal
Padmini Singh Jagpal
Mental Health CounselorLMHC
Tracy embraces the misfit in all of us with fierce empathy and radical clarity. She blends CBT, EMDR, ACT, and cultural wisdom to help South Asian Americans shatter guilt, perfectionism, and "good girl" narratives and rediscover their own damn humanity.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Pacific Islander

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Pacific Islander

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Feminist
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Therapy is a slow burn. I take an insight-oriented approach initially to help you increase your awareness. Eventually, there's an "Okay, what now?" moment, which is when the deep work starts. I use EMDR, ACT, IFS, and TEAM-CBT to help you live a life around your values and on your terms.
Photo of Tracy Vadakumchery - The Bad Indian Therapist, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
The Bad Indian Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (631) 540-1042
"
Therapy is a slow burn. I take an insight-oriented approach initially to help you increase your awareness. Eventually, there's an "Okay, what now?" moment, which is when the deep work starts. I use EMDR, ACT, IFS, and TEAM-CBT to help you live a life around your values and on your terms.
Photo of Tracy Vadakumchery - The Bad Indian Therapist, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
The Bad Indian Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (631) 540-1042

Location

Primary Location

The Bad Indian Therapist

245 5th Avenue

3rd Floor

New York, NY 10016

(631) 540-1042

Additional Location

221 River Street

9th floor

Hoboken, NJ 07030

(631) 540-1042
"
I offer therapy to Brown women with chronic guilt and shame in-person and online in NY and virtually in NJ and CA!
Photo of Tracy Vadakumchery - The Bad Indian Therapist, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
The Bad Indian Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
Call for a free consultation now - (631) 540-1042
"
I offer therapy to Brown women with chronic guilt and shame in-person and online in NY and virtually in NJ and CA!
Photo of Tracy Vadakumchery - The Bad Indian Therapist, Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
The Bad Indian Therapist
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
Call for a free consultation now - (631) 540-1042