Umema
MHC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (929) 284-2161
Available both in-person and online
New York, NY 10001
My ideal client is the one who’s always been “the strong one”—the go-to group chat therapist, the reliable sibling, the overachiever with a side of existential dread. On the outside, they’re thriving. Inside? Total chaos. They’re juggling cultural expectations, identity spirals, burnout, and grief—fun! They’re not here for vague advice or crystal recommendations. They want real, thoughtful therapy that helps them break cycles, set boundaries, and finally live a life that feels like theirs (not just their parents’ dream or LinkedIn bio).
IFS, CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic work are some of the tools I use to help clients deal with relationship patterns, loss, identity changes, and anxiety. My culturally sensitive, trauma-informed method assists you in reestablishing a gentle, deliberate, and enduring sense of self.
Life can get heavy, but you don’t have to keep carrying it all alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply ready for something to shift, I’m here to support you—with care, insight, and no judgment. You deserve a space where you can exhale and begin to feel like yourself again. Let’s begin, together. Come to be heard, stay to be transformed
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthFirst
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Umema Tariq
MHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (929) 284-2161
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of New York / P138507 Supervised by Taylor Heil (New York / 015468) Umema Tariq
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended CUNY Queens, MS, Graduated 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Hindi ,
Urdu
Religion
Muslim
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Hindi ,
Urdu
Religion
Muslim
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused