South Asian Mental Health
Therapy in New York
We’re a New York City team of therapists and psychiatrists dedicated to helping our community navigate its unique challenges. Our approach to therapy & psychiatry is through a South Asian cultural lens– empowering you to live without the constraints of societal pressures.
At Kenia Wellness, we believe therapy offers freedom from what burdens you.
Therapy for Adults Experiencing:
Anxiety
Relationship or Family Difficulties
Depression
Perfectionism
Job or School Stress
Low Self-Esteem
Helping Where South Asian Culture
Meets Mental Health
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Balancing traditional values with the desire to be your own person.
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Navigating the tensions between personal independence and familial expectations.
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Dealing with the cultural clash and the pressure to succeed in a new country.
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Exploring your feelings about marriage and relationships in a Western context.
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Managing the weight and pressures of the community.
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Learning how to communicate and maintain a relationship with parents who may not fully understand your choices.
Therapy With Us:
A Multidisciplinary Approach
Our multidisciplinary approach blends psychiatry, medication management, psychoanalysis, and psychotherapy to offer care that is deeply personalized that considers your entire person.
Kenia Wellness was founded on the idea that both clients and clinicians deserve more. Rooted in cultural understanding and a commitment to holistic care, we support you in making sense of your past and finding new ways to engage with your present.
Whether Hindu or Muslim, Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi, your cultural background significantly influences mental health.
Our team shares your cultural heritage and we are familiar with the unique circumstances that South Asians face, from religious and spiritual practices to the pressures of family expectations. In fact, they’re many of the same that we’ve had to navigate in our own lives.
Our Team of Therapists
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Ramya Chunduri
Specialty: Psychotherapy.
Ramya offers a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment.
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Dr. Kousanee Chheda
Specialty: Lifestyle management, therapy, and medication management
Dr. Chheda is dedicated to working with patients on their mental health while respecting their values.
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Dr. Rachna Kenia
Specialty: Psychoanalysis and medication management.Dr. Kenia combines her medical expertise with psychoanalytic training to provide comprehensive mental health care.
Getting Started With Therapy
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Fill out the contact form. We will respond within 1 business day, and if we’re not the right fit, will try to provide a referral to someone.
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We will set up a time to have an introductory call over the phone. If we both feel it's a good fit, we can move forward with scheduling your first session.
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During the first three sessions, we will have the opportunity to learn about each other and see if our approach to therapy works for you. It is also a time to better understand your needs and how we can best work together.