Dr. Samreen Khondker

Even without the stigma around mental health/therapy, reaching out can still feel like a big, vulnerable step, especially if you’re used to being the one who holds everything together for everyone else. It can be hard to shift from that role and admit you might need support, too. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained from trying to keep up with expectations, relationships, or all the different roles you carry—you’re not alone. A lot of the people I work with come in feeling the same way.

I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over nine years of experience, including both my doctoral training and post-licensure work. I’ve always been drawn to understanding human behavior, especially how our relationships, cultural backgrounds, and the systems we’re part of shape the way we see ourselves and connect with others. My own identities and lived experiences have played a meaningful role in guiding me toward this work.

As a South Asian psychologist and 1.5-generation immigrant, I’m especially attuned to how cultural values, family dynamics, systems, and unspoken expectations can influence identity, self-worth, and the ways we show up in relationships.

I have a generalist background and enjoy working with adults, including emerging adults who are navigating complex emotions, relationships, and life transitions, often while holding a lot on their own.

I aim to create a space where we can slow down and make sense of what’s been draining you. I integrate a range of therapeutic approaches to meet your unique needs guided by a relational perspective. I see therapy as a collaborative process where we get to explore your experiences with curiosity, care, and honesty; and supporting meaningful, lasting change through greater awareness and connection.

I want to provide a space that feels grounded, collaborative, and non-judgmental from our very first session. There’s no urgency, you don’t have to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say.

We’ll begin to identify patterns, goals, or areas of focus together, with no pressure to go deeper than you’re ready for.

By the end of our first session, my hope is that you feel heard, have a clearer sense of how we might work together, and leave with a deeper understanding of yourself and what you need moving forward.