Ananya Mirji, Clinical Intern
As a South Asian woman of color, Ananya understands the need for culturally inclusive and affirming spaces to share your story. As an international student, she understands the struggle of starting from ground zero and trying to find pockets of comfort and home in strange and unfamiliar spaces. Ananya is committed to celebrating every person’s innate resilience and assists her clients in harnessing their strengths and uniqueness in their journey towards mental well-being. Ananya’s approach is informed by her creative and detail-oriented methods, tailor-made to respect the intersectionality of each individual’s identity.
Utilizing a blend of psychodynamic, person-centered, and behavioral techniques, Ananya uses a relational lens to help her clients engage in thoughtful self-reflection and work toward their mental health goals. She believes that fostering a strong therapeutic relationship is vital to successfully achieving therapy goals and is deeply invested in building secure professional bonds with each of her clients. Her extensive professional experience in the field of mental health over the last 5 years, has given her deep insights into the myriad of challenges that people face. As a therapist in India, she has supported several adults, adolescents, and children in successfully navigating their mental health goals. She specializes in working with individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, work-life balance, self-esteem, emotion regulation, family dynamics, and relationship concerns. She also works with couples.
Ananya holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Christ University in India, a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Newcastle University in the UK, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her strong academic foundation, combined with her diverse professional experience, equips her to offer clients the guidance they need as they navigate their mental health journeys. Ananya hopes to impart her own enthusiasm for self-reflection, learning, growth, and well-being to her clients by creating a welcoming environment for all those who work with her.
Taking the first step is never easy, and Ananya is here to empower you while you do. She understands that therapy can be daunting, and deeply values the courage that embarking on this process entails. As you take charge of writing your own stories, Ananya will be your steadfast companion, cheering you on to reclaim your narratives and uncover your true selves in this transformative journey!