Hi, I'm Anja

I believe we all deserve to feel authentic and fulfilled in our relationship with ourselves and with others.

 

I have always been innately fascinated by the human mind and our relationships. In a society where we are arguably more socially connected than ever, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to establish boundaries or to identify our own desires and needs. Especially in a city like ours, where stressors and challenging interactions can be normalized, we often neglect the most important relationship; the one with ourselves.

 

As a multiracial woman who immigrated to this country as a young adult, I am particularly interested in exploring the intersectionality of culture, race, and gender. The interplay between such factors is often complex, and may leave us feeling confused, helpless, or even alone. Leaving this unresolved may cause barriers to our own happiness while simultaneously impacting our relationships. In addition to relationship therapy, my specialties include intimacy issues, race-related stress, intergenerational and childhood trauma.

 

I received my education and clinical training at Columbia University. Prior to starting my own practice, I worked at a psychiatric hospital in Singapore and led a college counseling center in NYC. Over the years, I have developed an integrative therapeutic approach, drawing upon both psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral philosophies and techniques to deliver a well-balanced, holistic, and effective form of treatment to my hard-working clients. My goal is to create a safe, affirming, and empowering space for all clients to develop life-long skills and to rediscover their sense of self in order to maintain healthy and satisfying relationships.