Somatic Therapists in New York, NY

I am an NYU-trained South Asian therapist specializing in somatic philosophies and dialectical skill building. If you feel shackled by the weight of trauma, anxiety, or depression, & are unsure of your purpose and journey ahead, I see you. My approach blends personal experience with professional expertise to help you build clarity of self, personal wisdom, & emotional strength. Through our work, you will find yourself restoring vitality into your life, embracing life's many complexities with renewed passion and joy. I specialize in trauma, LGBTQ+ and cultural identity issues, relationship challenges, self-worth, and intimacy issues.

I work with couples and individuals in couples counseling and psychotherapy. My approach is collaborative, interactive, engaged, to be "in it with you." I believe that core and primary emotions, when explored and shared in a safe environment with a secure other, can achieve the transformation we desire--toward relief, confidence, an expanded sense of self, authenticity, happiness, peace, joy, meaning and depth, satisfaction, openness and nurturing, loving relationships.

As a psychologist, I help people address their struggles and reach their potential. I pay careful attention to the establishment of a safe, trusting environment where people feel heard, seen, and supported. I have come to recognize the issues that come along with our attempts to cope with challenges that life presents. We often use strategies that might have been useful in the past and are less helpful now. These patterns--many of which are not in our immediate awareness--are multilayered and as such, present as portals for us to access the enormous field of potential for lasting change which we aim to access collaborativelly.

Tamara specializes in helping adults recover from trauma, relationship trauma, codependency, emotional and physical pain, enmeshment and sex and love addiction. Tamara's therapeutic style blends warmth and care together with a grounded, pragmatic recovery approach. She brings deep listening and empathy to each of her clients and offers a structured and tool-based methodology for recovery. She is committed to helping each individual heal their wounded parts and connect to the power that they hold within, such that they can live the life they desire according to their own vision.

Have you tried traditional talk therapy and find yourself hitting a plateau? Are you experiencing trauma and PTSD due to a break-up, divorce, grief, sexual addiction, infidelity, love addiction, or sexual abuse and wonder if relief will ever be available to you? Perhaps you're curious if the growing field of psychedelic-assisted therapy could help you find the change you are seeking. If so, you've come to the right place. I specialize in helping people find the breakthroughs they desire through an eclectic approach, including trauma-based therapy, somatic parts work, and psychedelic assisted therapy (currently utilizing ketamine).

My focus as a therapist is helping you understand and embrace your own identity and your own values. There is powerful strength in being yourself, and we can discover that strength together. My expertise is particularly in working with body image and eating disorders, with people who have or wish to be evaluated for autism and/or ADHD, with people experiencing self-injury or suicidal ideation, and with people who have "treatment-resistant" or severe anxiety and depression. I partner with patients who want to understand themselves on a deep level, while simultaneously offering concrete skills and tools to alleviate current symptoms.

Have you felt the rawness of isolation and the storm of complex struggles taking over your mind, body, and spirit? As a holistic trauma-informed psychotherapist, I am dedicated to treating your nervous system. Through working together, we will be able to unpack deep-rooted emotions, address where they first began to appear in your life, and help you pour into watering your overall wellbeing. I do this by holding space in a non-judgmental and inclusive environment. My expertise includes working with survivors of sexual trauma, however I work with all origins of emotional pain derived from the many interwoven facets of trauma.

Are you in the midst of a life transition? Do you have trouble putting words to your feelings or feel like it’s hard to take up space? Are you navigating romantic relationships and having difficulty setting boundaries? I work with people who are eager to learn more about themselves but struggle to voice their needs and have learned to keep themselves connected by over-giving. Together, we work towards recognizing internalized messages from families and culture at large in order to help you locate your authentic voice and quiet the noise from outside.

My ideal client is one who is as committed to putting in the work for therapy as I am. I intend to give my all for our therapy sessions so long as you are intent on collaborating with me to reach the life you deserve. No matter your presenting concerns, it is my hope that you have come to me with an open mind and an understanding that you get what you put into our sessions.

I work with both individuals and relationships. My work is rooted in developing a strong therapeutic relationship. I invite clients to explore relational dynamics and to safely become more honest with themselves and others. I support clients to clearly identify boundaries, honor desires, and expand their capacity to tap into innate resources. My approach is informed by psychodynamic theory, somatic experiential interventions, spiritual and archetypal counseling, parts work, creative arts therapy, and goal-oriented coaching. Together we will facilitate changes that are both radical and sustainable.

The most important aspect of therapy is a trusting relationship in which one feels valued, understood, recognized and seen. I work with people who want to understand the connections between past experiences and patterns in their current lives to have more satisfying relationships. The people I work with want to feel connected to others, repair past relationships, participate in corrective and reparatory experiences, understand their feelings, actions and thoughts, and be at peace with themselves. Many suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, body image or eating, and find themselves in challenging periods of transitions.

Creating a space where you feel seen and safe is incredibly important to me. I will work with you to address current issues that affect your relationships, work or life satisfaction as well as to identify the roots to your concerns.

I believe that putting words to experience within a collaborative therapeutic partnership can be immensely healing. I offer a warm, curious, and non-judgmental environment where we can safely explore anything you may be going through. I work with individuals of all ages with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life and career transitions, work-related stress, trauma/history of abuse, grief, shame, and questions around gender and sexuality. I also provide couples and marriage counseling. I enjoy working with those who are curious about the ways they may not understand themselves and view the change process as a journey.

I help individuals face life's demands in a direct, embodied, and gentle way. As we inquire within, embracing both, obstacles and gifts, a more authentic and resourceful presence can emerge that allows for genuine shifts to take place. I work with individuals from all walks of life who are interested in restoring a healthy sense of self and who want to move forward in life. My professional practice is rooted in psychodynamic, humanistic, mindful and somatic approaches. I have extensive experience in working with trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, and general life stressors.

As a therapist I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems, mindfulness, and yoga. Inspired by my own yoga practice I take a holistic approach, striving to integrate the body into talk therapy. I find exploration of somatic experiences to be a doorway into understanding how emotions are stored in, and processed through, the body, mind, and spirit. In sessions I endeavor to create a trauma informed collaborative environment of mutual trust and safety. I follow the lead of the client, believing that the client is the expert of their own experiences.

I am not affiliated with any online platforms such as Betterhelp, Alma or Headway. As a seasoned therapist with over 24 years experience, I have helped many clients with feelings of anxiety, irritability, anger as a result of complex trauma. I help clients identify how they would like to improve their lives and help clients through the change process. Making a change can be overwhelming. Using strengths that you already have, we will accomplish your goals. I am currently offering EMDR Intensives, which are half or full or multiple day EMDR sessions created just for you with you.

So many of us turn to therapy because we're exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck. We're confused by our own reactions, beliefs, and thoughts. Often it can feel like we're fighting against ourselves and unintentionally hurting us and others in the process. Even if we have a vague understanding of our negative patterns, unbinding them can seem daunting. We're surrounded by people, information, and options, yet we feel more insecure, lost, and lonely than ever. Even the act of finding a therapist is distressing. But if you're here trying, I believe it speaks to the resilience emerging inside of you, driving you toward relief and change.

I am a pre-licensed professional at PMA Mental Health. I hope to offer a therapeutic space that is warm, trusting, and welcoming for my clients in which they feel comfortable exploring all parts of themselves and starting their unique wellness journey.

My intention is to help my clients to meet life with resilience and inspired creativity. I listen deeply to the wholeness of you and integrate traditional 'talk' therapy with somatic techniques to address both the mind and body. In the safety of our therapeutic partnership, I guide you to become aware of all aspects of your experience so that the disconnected parts of you are brought together into a meaningful unity.