Ananya Khandelwal

Ananya Khandelwal, Ed.M., MA, MHC-LP, is a psychotherapist with Masters Degrees in Counseling Psychology and Mental Health Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University, and specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

Ananya specializes in supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults of all ages through life transitions, relationship issues, addiction and substance use, boundary setting, work-life balance, work-related challenges, body image, eating disorders, and anxiety and mood disorders, including depression. With experience across hospitals, clinics, private practices, and non-profit organizations, Ananya brings a rich background in evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and LGBTQ-friendly therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs. Ananya is especially passionate about assisting college students, young adult professionals, and those with South Asian heritage, offering specialized support in these areas. Additionally, Ananya offers bilingual therapy services in Hindi.

Ananya fosters a supportive environment where clients can clarify their goals and values, feel empowered to embrace change, and discover concrete, productive and meaningful ways to lead a fulfilling life. She believes in a strength-based approach, empowering her clients to become self-sufficient in applying the tools and techniques learned in therapy to overcome challenges. Ananya specializes in cognitive-focused therapy, integrating principles of person-centered therapy to shift thought patterns and belief systems, enhancing daily functioning and adaptability in one’s environment.