Padmaja Charya

Are you looking for an experienced mental health professional who listens to you carefully and with respect? Are you wanting a therapist who is honest with you, takes your goals seriously and wants to make sure you are receiving the support you want and deserve? If so, I may be a good fit for you.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and the patterns that quietly shape daily life. People often come to me feeling stuck, even when they cannot quite name why. My approach is honest and grounded: I listen carefully, I take your goals seriously, and I will tell you what I genuinely think will help. Sessions are collaborative and you set the pace. If you are looking for a therapist who is both warm and direct, I would love to meet you.

You will find that my style is warm, empathetic, humanistic, and relational. I believe that there are often patterns and challenges that exist beneath the surface of what you are experiencing, and I am happy to work together to uncover the root of your struggles.

I draw on evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic therapy, and Trauma Focused CBT, tailoring the mix to what fits you best. I believe that many of the patterns we struggle with have roots that go deeper than the presenting problem, and I enjoy working collaboratively to understand those roots together. Sessions are relational and exploratory: I bring warmth and honesty, and I invite you to bring your full experience. Whether we are processing a specific trauma or untangling long-standing patterns, you will always know where we are heading and why.

During our first meeting, I will want to spend time learning more about you to make sure I have a clear understanding of what you are looking for so that I can provide the best care possible. I also will welcome you to ask me any questions or share any concerns about therapy so that I can help set you at ease as well as help you determine whether I am the best fit for you. Finally, I will share my preliminary assessment and recommendations for your care. I hope to meet you!