I'm Mehar!
Many of the people I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood, pressured to perform, or disconnected from their own needs, learning to push through rather than pause, reflect, and acknowledge their feelings. I understand how isolating it can be to carry these emotions alone, and I’m here to create a space where your experiences are honored and your story matters. I specialize in working with students, immigrants, and young adults who are facing life's crossroads, exploring their identities, or dealing with complex emotions and relationship issues. I view every individual as inherently unique, with their own needs and hopes for therapy.
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My style is eclectic and integrative, tailoring my methods to each individual’s unique needs and fostering a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic environment. By combining different theoretical perspectives, such as psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and person-centered approaches, I aim to empower clients to explore their experiences, build resilience, and achieve meaningful personal growth. In my practice, I strive to create a space that feels warm, affirming, and safe, where clients can show up as they are, without judgment, and be their authentic selves. My own South Asian background and cross-cultural experience allow me to offer therapy that is not only empathetic and personalized but also deeply respectful of your unique cultural narrative and lived realities.
My Story
I’ve been fascinated by the human mind for as long as I can remember, which drew me to the field of psychology at a young age. Growing up in India, I saw firsthand how mental health was often surrounded by stigma, silence, and misunderstanding. Those early experiences shaped my desire to challenge these misconceptions and advocate for open, compassionate conversations about mental health, especially within communities of color, where these barriers still exist today.
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That passion eventually brought me to New York, where I pursued my childhood dream of becoming a psychotherapist and expanding my opportunities to learn and grow. My cross-cultural background allows me to approach therapy with a multicultural lens, something I believe is essential in a world as diverse as ours.
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I am a bilingual psychotherapist (English-Hindi) and hold a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from SUNY Oswego. Outside the therapy room, you’ll usually find me spending time with family and friends, exploring new restaurants and cozy cafés, or playing badminton on the weekends to recharge.