Arnav Pondicherry MD

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I'm a board-certified adult psychiatrist with a passion for helping people build resilience and lead more engaged, fulfilling lives.

Psychiatrist in New York

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Services

  • Individual

About My Clients

I work with adults aged 18–65 facing challenges ranging from major life transitions, burnout, or attentional difficulties all the way to clinical anxiety or depression. Sessions are structured and skills-focused. I don’t just listen; I teach specific psychological tools that you can apply directly to your own life. Clients are expected to practice these techniques between sessions to create meaningful, lasting change. After all, therapy isn’t just about insight, it’s about action.

My Background and Approach

My clinic takes a holistic, integrative approach to mental health, with a strong foundation in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT helps you navigate difficult thoughts/emotions, develop greater psychological flexibility, and take meaningful action toward the life you want. My focus is therapy, but when beneficial, I also prescribe select medications to enhance the therapeutic process. (Please note that I do not prescribe controlled substances.)

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Insomnia

Other Issues

  • Aging Concerns
  • Burnout
  • Divorce
  • Grief or Loss
  • Insomnia
  • Medication Management
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
MD, State of New York · #329057
Years in practice
3 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $250 - 250/session

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