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Rhea Thakur

Can see clients in states:
New York
New Jersey

You might be feeling the weight of navigating school, work, relationships, or adjusting to a new chapter of life. Maybe you’re an international student balancing cultural expectations, a young adult feeling lost after graduation, or someone carrying anxiety, stress, or identity struggles alone. You don’t have to go through this by yourself.

As a South Asian queer immigrant woman, I understand how overwhelming it can feel to navigate transitions, cultural pressures, and the layers of identity that shape your story. I have a master’s in M.S.Ed in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University and a bachelor’s in Psychology (Hons) from Newcastle University, and with this training I bring both clinical experience and evidence-based research to guide our work together. I prioritize creating a space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered.

In our sessions, you can expect a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment. I bring in humor when it feels right, making therapy more human and approachable. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Somatic Therapy, we’ll explore your experiences, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and build practical tools for coping and growth.

I often work with young adults, adults, and international students navigating challenges such as college adjustment, relationships, stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, and family or cultural expectations. Therapy is a space to be heard, reflect on your experiences, and develop skills to live more fully in alignment with your authentic self. Wherever you are in your journey, we can begin from there.

Rhea Thakur

Identifies As:
she/her
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South Asian
Age:
Early/Mid 20s
Can See Clients in States:
New York
New Jersey
Supervised By:
About Me

You might be feeling the weight of navigating school, work, relationships, or adjusting to a new chapter of life. Maybe you’re an international student balancing cultural expectations, a young adult feeling lost after graduation, or someone carrying anxiety, stress, or identity struggles alone. You don’t have to go through this by yourself.

As a South Asian queer immigrant woman, I understand how overwhelming it can feel to navigate transitions, cultural pressures, and the layers of identity that shape your story. I have a master’s in M.S.Ed in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University and a bachelor’s in Psychology (Hons) from Newcastle University, and with this training I bring both clinical experience and evidence-based research to guide our work together. I prioritize creating a space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered.

In our sessions, you can expect a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental environment. I bring in humor when it feels right, making therapy more human and approachable. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Somatic Therapy, we’ll explore your experiences, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and build practical tools for coping and growth.

I often work with young adults, adults, and international students navigating challenges such as college adjustment, relationships, stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, and family or cultural expectations. Therapy is a space to be heard, reflect on your experiences, and develop skills to live more fully in alignment with your authentic self. Wherever you are in your journey, we can begin from there.

Skills and Experience
My Specialties:
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Body image
Building confidence
Career/academic stress
Depression
Eating disorders
Emotional regulation
Family life
LGBTQ+ identiy
Life transitions
OCD
Loneliness
Panic attacks
Personality Disorders
PTSD
Relationship challenges
Stress and burnout
Trauma
How I Work:
CBT
DBT
Person-centered
Mindfulness-based
Trauma-informed
Multicultural lens
Healing inner parts (IFS)
Somatic work / Nervous system healing
LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy
I'm Familiar Working With Religions:
Hinduism
Islam
Atheism
Spiritualism