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Princess Manuel

Therapist(she/her/they/them)
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Are you managing a demanding life but internally struggling with anxiety, depression, or unsatisfied in relationships? If you find yourself constantly people-pleasing, struggling with boundary setting, or feeling stuck in survival mode, these are common signs of unresolved trauma and nervous system dysregulation. As a trauma-informed therapist, I help clients decode their body's somatic intelligence, heal from childhood and relational trauma, and dismantle the self-abandonment that leads to burnout and numbness. Together, we will work to restore your mind-body connection, cultivate healthy boundaries, and transition from hyper-functional survival to a life of genuine vitality and authentic connection.

My approach to therapy

True healing requires looking beyond the individual to address the historical, systemic, and generational trauma that often manifests as chronic burnout and unhappiness. As a client in this space, you step into the role of a generational cycle-breaker, deconstructing internalized systems and honoring the resilience of those who came before you. Utilizing a trauma-informed, somatic integration approach, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic space where we can process this pain, build strong boundary-setting skills, and restore your mind-body connection so you can confidently reclaim your power and authentic self.

What you can expect from me

As a licensed therapist specializing in relational, trauma-informed therapy, I help individuals navigate the impacts of systemic oppression, marginalized identity stress, anxiety, and burnout. The therapeutic relationship we build is deeply collaborative, intuitive, and transformative—serving as the dedicated, human-centered space where your healing takes place. If you are ready to stop people-pleasing, reclaim your spark, and co-create a liberated future, contact me today to schedule your initial consultation.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at Columbia University, BA-Bachelor Of Arts at UC Berkeley
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Eating disorders, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Somatic, Attachment Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English