Hi, I'm Ananya — a licensed psychotherapist with two Master's degrees in Counseling Psychology and Mental Health Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. I'm also trained in CBT, REBT, and DBT, which basically means I have a lot of tools in my kit depending on what you need.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating all kinds of things — life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, body image, eating concerns, addiction, work stress, burnout, and boundary issues, to name a few. I've worked across hospitals, clinics, private practices, and non-profits, so I've sat with a pretty wide range of experiences and I don't scare easily.
I have a particular soft spot for college students, young professionals, and people with South Asian heritage — I get the unique pressures that come with those worlds, and I bring that into the room. I also offer therapy in Hindi if that feels more natural to you.
My style is warm, direct, and practical. I'm not here to just nod along — I want us to actually figure out what's getting in the way and build something that works for your real life. I believe you already have a lot of the answers; therapy is where we find them together and turn them into something you can actually use.
If any of this sounds like what you've been looking for, I'd love to connect.
Additional areas of focus: Body image, Communication problems, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
NY LMHC 017711