Nisha Umesh (she/her)

LCMHC
Accepting Clients

Hi there! I’m Nisha, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor living in NYC. I’m EMDR trained, with my work centering on attachment-based trauma.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in New York

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I work most closely with POC, LGBTQ+ clients particularly ace/aro folx and neurodivergent individuals. I believe that as complex and multi-faceted humans, we hold the stories and experiences of our trauma deeply within our bodies. I approach these stories with a strengths-based lens, centering the skills and resources you've developed in resilience. I use an integrative approach, exploring what modalities and approaches may work best for you and your story.

My Background and Approach

My care is social-justice oriented and intersectional, centering your lived experiences and holding space for every part of you. I invite each part into our sessions, in both its light and darkness. I am an empathetic and warm therapist who shows up to witness you on your journey and walk beside you. I aim to cultivate a space that is free of shame, but that allows you to bring your own with curiosity and compassion. I believe every person is whole in all of their parts, both dark and light, and worthy of healing. My hope is that you leave feeling a little more seen than when you arrived. I hope to hear your story soon.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Culturally Sensitive Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Relational Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Nonviolent Communication
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Body Image Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Intellectual Disability
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Age
Pre-teens (12–14), Teens (14–18), Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals, Couples
Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCMHC, State of New York · #018409
Education
MA Clinicial Mental Health Counseling
Additional credentials
EMDR Certified
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists
Years in practice
3 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $225 - 275/session
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

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