Every person deserves to live a rewarding, productive and symptom-free life. However, this can be difficult in our challenging and ever-changing world.
My focus is on providing care that addresses the needs of each individual in a compassionate, non-judgmental culturally informed space. People often work with me for help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and mental illness.
Integrative Approach
Using your existing coping strategies and strengths as a starting point, I work to build a safe and trusting partnership informed by my clinical framework.
I use a Psychodynamic framework to help clients understand factors that might be contributing to their distress. These could be issues from the past or an ongoing stressor that is interfering with their quality of life. Additionally, I help clients learn about their mental health issues and the resources that are available to them in the community.
As clients learn more about themselves, we use Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) strategies to examine alternate coping mechanisms and begin practicing them slowly.
Cultural Specialization
I have helped many people whose families span two or more cultures. Immigrants and first generation Americans can sometimes encounter specific problems with life transitions, identity, transgenerational trauma, and mental illness. I offer personalized care that respects and incorporates the cultural, ethnic, and linguistic needs of each client. I am particularly versed in the norms of South/South-East Asia.
I am fluent in Hindi and Bengali.
Trauma Informed Care
People can have many different types of trauma in their lives. By following the principles of Trauma-Informed Care, I am able to be responsive to your needs and provide a therapeutic environment that is not re-traumatizing. My approach is very gentle and conversational. I want them to feel safe and empowered as they move through treatment, overcoming challenges and making choices towards wellness.
You can contact me by email or by phone (202) 630-8120. I do my best to return all inquiries within 24 hours.
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