My approach is trauma-informed and client-centered, with an anti-oppression lens. I am committed to the lifelong unlearning of colonial structures that are deeply rooted in mental health, and to holding space for others to unpack how societal and institutional structures have impacted their mental health and wellness. My identity as a Queer South Asian Non-Binary person has influenced my life tremendously; it informs my approach to psychotherapy and is foundational to my desire to create inclusive spaces for others. The therapeutic space I create is influenced by social work, advocacy, internal family systems therapy and narrative therapy models. At the core of each of these is a dedication to centering people as the expert in their own life and honoring individual self-determination.
Benaifer Bhadha, LCSW (they/them/theirs)
BenaiferBhadha.com
BenaiferLCSW@gmail.com
929-383-0150