Sanjita Ekhelikar Psychologist - Limited Permit

Sanjita Ekhelikar, Psychologist - Limited Permit, P132267 is practicing under the supervision of Peggy Loo (New York, Licensed Psychologist, 023109) at Manhattan Therapy Collective.

Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.

I work from a place of empowerment, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and creativity to help you understand your emotions, process your experiences, and develop strategies to cope and heal. I recognize that therapy can be scary and daunting, and will create a space with you that feels safe and goes at your pace for growth and healing. Our work may take different routes based on what we decide is the best path forward. Some things you may expect are discussing the dynamics in your interpersonal relationships (including our therapy relationship!), identifying patterns of thoughts and feelings rooted in past experiences that may be impacting you, processing and navigating hard emotions, and learning tools to cope. I strongly believe that therapy is successful when we actively collaborate, which means that I don’t believe in being a passive part of the process or being "neutral." I show up with transparency, honesty, and curiosity to empower you and center your needs. I’ll ask for your thoughts and feedback on how our sessions are feeling to ensure therapy feels supportive and helpful. Above all, you can expect me to keep your core values and beliefs at the forefront, and be culturally mindful and respectful of your whole self.

As a BIPOC therapist, I understand and recognize the impacts of racism and bias and the ways this can hurt. I am also aware of the unique struggles that individuals who are navigating bicultural identities and intergenerational conflict may face. I’m deeply interested in supporting all individuals who may struggle in the face of prejudice, especially cross-cultural conflicts, familial concerns, and racial stress. I’m passionate about social justice work, healing, liberation, and the ways in which systems of oppression and the contexts we exist in can contribute to our experiences and interactions with others. In tandem with addressing the concerns you bring to therapy, I hope to help you see how sometimes various "symptoms" are really mechanisms of coping with oppression. We will use our sessions in a way that feels the most healing for you as we process and work together towards healing.

I have prior training in supporting mental health needs of adults in community mental health centers, private practices, and Veteran Affairs medical hospitals in Baltimore and in NYC. I have worked with folks struggling with trauma, mood disorders, identity development, acute and chronic distress, and life transitions.