In-Person in Manhattan, NY 10004
Online in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York
As a licensed therapist and passionate advocate for mental health equity, I founded CMHC with a clear mission: to create an affirming, inclusive, and culturally diverse space where LGBTQ+ individuals and people from all backgrounds can feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My journey into therapy was shaped by both personal experience and a professional calling—recognizing the deep need for compassionate, identity-affirming care in communities that have too often been marginalized or overlooked.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, LGBTQ+, Men, Women clients.
Languages: English, Mandarin and Bengali
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Adlerian Therapy Focuses on understanding a person’s sense of belonging and purpose. It helps people overcome feelings of inferiority and create healthier relationships.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Helps clients challenge and replace irrational beliefs. It is an action-oriented approach for lasting change.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: We believe therapy works best when clients feel safe, understood, and supported. Our therapists take a trauma-informed, relational approach, meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively to identify patterns, strengthen coping skills, and support emotional healing. Treatment is tailored to each client, honoring their unique experiences and goals.
Education & Credentials
City Mental Health Counseling LMHC
- Female, Male, Non-Binary
- License # 014183
- Licensed in New York
- Practicing Since 2024
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 140
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- We believe access to mental health care should not be limited by financial barriers. We offer sliding scale and lower-fee therapy options to support clients in receiving quality, compassionate care that fits their needs and circumstances.
- Accepts Insurance
- United Health Care, Aetna, Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield
City Mental Health Counseling Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Manhattan, NY 10004
- Available Online for residents of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York
- Online Therapy Details: Simple Practice and Google Meets
City Mental Health Counseling is a trauma-informed group therapy practice providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals, couples, and families. Our clinicians specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, and identity-related stressors. We are an LGBTQ+ affirming practice and strive to create a safe, inclusive space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change. Services are offered in New York with a collaborative, client-centered approach tailored to each person’s needs.