Dr. Hema Shamnarine

Hello! I'm so glad you're here. Finding support is often a difficult first step in any healing journey. Congratulations on making it this far! As a woman of color, I have used my lived experience and therapeutic expertise to support my fellow women of color in navigating challenging relationships with romantic partners, family, and/or friends. We often work together to build healthy self-care practices as well as healthy boundaries across life domains (relationships, family, career). I've also worked with many clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and identity (including members of the LGBTQ+ community).

Whether you're new to therapy or continuing a lifelong journey, it's essential to find a therapist who is a good fit. If you think we'd work well together, please book a 15 minute consultation. Whether I am a good fit for you or not, I wish you well on your journey!

I use a creative and relational approach to find the appropriate fusion of therapeutic interventions to support your needs and work through identified challenges. I have significant interest and expertise in relationship work (specifically healthy/unhealthy relationship practices that can be applied to romantic, platonic, or familial relationships).

During our first session we will spend time getting to know one another. We'll discuss what brings you to therapy and the ins and outs of your life. We'll spend some time talking about your past (childhood and family history) as appropriate so that I can get to know you and understand your life's journey to this point and how these things may impact your current reality. This is also an opportunity for you to get to know me as your therapist!