My name is Vineeta. I am warm and supportive, and provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to meet your goals from therapy. I am committed to helping you as a partner and collaborator in your journey.
APPROACH AND SPECIALIZATIONS
I provide psychotherapy/counseling from a person centered approach, and view all my clients through a feminist lens. When needed, I incorporate elements of other therapies.
I am trained in Brainspotting, a powerful and focused body-mind treatment method that is effective for trauma, stress, grief, and anxiety.
My practice is affirming and respectful of the rights and values of all clients, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sexuality, gender identity, ability, immigration status, or religion.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
I received my MA in mental health counseling from Montclair State University in New Jersey. During my graduate program, I completed my clinical internship in the behavioral health unit at Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair. I then worked as a psychiatric rehabilitation counselor in Singapore, providing individual and group therapy to adults and teens. Most recently, I was director of a neighborhood senior center in New York City for several years, where in addition to managing a vibrant program, I provided emotional and tangible support to older adults. I was honored with a proclamation by New York City Councilman Keith Powers for my service to the community upon leaving this role. I hold a limited permit to practice counseling and psychotherapy in the state of New York, and my practice is part of the counseling services in Saint Peter’s Church in Midtown Manhattan.