About me

I work primarily with people of color, queer and trans folks coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions and relationship issues. I aim to help you tune into how you’re truly feeling, while centering radical self-compassion. Healing and liberation come in many different forms and we will work collaboratively to understand your individual goals and needs. Ours will be an open space, free of judgment, to explore thoughts and feelings you may not otherwise have a place to address. One of the first steps toward healing is being seen and heard authentically and in our work together we will begin there.

Many of the things about ourselves that we struggle with are also our greatest assets. Therapy can be a place to understand how to amplify our strengths and also identify areas where long-term patterns of thought and behavior are no longer serving us.

If you are seeking extra support through difficulties you are facing, have the desire to break out of patterns that you have outgrown, or looking for a collaborator in working towards growth, I look forward to being a part of your journey. I will both support and challenge you along the way.

Book a free 15-minute phone consultation: calendly.com/therapywithrishika

Qualifications & Practice Details

License Number: 098881

License State/Territory: New York

Years in Practice: 7

Additional Credentials:

Columbia University - Master's in Social Work

AEDP Level 2 2024

Queer and Trans Internal Family Systems 2025

Continuing education in gender, sexuality, trauma and somatic therapy

Insurance Plans: Reimbursement through out of network benefits - $250/session

Prescribe Medication: No

Practical Details

Languages
English
Types of Clients
Young People
Adults
Older Adults
Couples
Families
Groups
Session Types
In Person
Online
Phone
Specialities

Self-confidence, attachment healing, neurodivergence, sensitivity, gender & sexuality, relationship issues, LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, life transitions