Sanchana Krishnan (she/her)

MA, LMHC
Accepting Clients

I am a mental health counselor and artist, eternally curious about the "human" and "being" of human being.

Mental Health Counselor in NYC, NY

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Group

About My Clients

I work with adult individuals (18-60) and couples of all genders, racial and ethnic identities and sexualities. I believe in the superpower of emotions and facilitate deep emotional expression and healing.

My Background and Approach

The deep magic of being alive is not devoid of suffering. I believe therapy can be a healing space to expand your relationship with yourself and develop a healthy sense of discernment. As a therapist, I make space for us to witness and understand multiple facets of your being. These include emotions, thoughts, and behaviors; your past, present and future selves; mind, body and soul. I respect that you are the only one who occupies your existence, and welcome your inner wisdom into our work. I work to cultivate a therapeutic space that is as fun and empowering as it is insightful and emotionally cathartic. I use a blend of somatic, emotional, cognitive and expressive arts methods to understand your experiences and facilitate psychological healing. I am a queer Indian woman who also lives with chronic pain; living in such a body has contributed to my keen sense of humor as well as humble empathy.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I take a "yes, and" approach to existence, fully respecting of the dualities in life as well as the entire spectrums in-between. I recognise that emotion and rationale must co-exist for us to thrive. I honor the pain inflicted by millenia of injustice while harnessing and celebrating the presence of healing energies.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Expressive Art Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Art Therapy
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Relational Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Attachment Chronic Pain or Illness Systemic Oppression Therapy
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Hindi
  • Rate: $180 - 250/session

Info

Email Sanchana
148 Madison Avenue
6th Floor
NYC, NY 10016

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