Nisha Umesh

Trauma has a sneaky (or not so sneaky) way of making you feel like the problem. Especially if you've spent years being told you're too much, too sensitive, too needy; the list goes on.

I'm Nisha, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NYC. I work closely with people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, and neurodivergent (or neurospicy as some of us say) clients; often with people who've had therapy before and left feeling unseen or disconnected from the process. My approach is attachment-based and trauma-focused, and I'm trained in EMDR for both acute and complex trauma. I work with individuals and couples, drawing on an integrated relational foundation. I truly believe the healing process starts in the room with us.

I'm a relational, attachment-focused therapist, which means the relationship we build comes before any technique or treatment plan. I work from a client-centered approach, allowing you to make your own empowered and informed choices. I'm trauma-informed and trained in EMDR, and I take a holistic approach to therapy, considering the whole person rather than a set of symptoms. I work through a culturally affirming lens that makes room for every part of your identity.

Our first session is about getting to know each other. The relationship we build is the foundation for everything else. We'll talk through your goals, and how I can best support you along the way. You don't have to tell me everything on day one; trust is built over time. My hope is that you leave feeling a little more seen than when you arrived.