I’m Somaly (she/her)—

a queer, first-generation, BIPOC (Asian American) therapist based in New York City.

I offer a highly personalized approach that centers on your strengths and unique experiences. I deeply value the connection that develops in therapy, and I offer warmth, empathy, and collaboration where your whole self is welcome and celebrated.

How can I help?

I am passionate about empowering folks to reconnect with themselves and their values. Many of my clients find themselves stuck in patterns of thinking and acting that they know don’t serve them, though they have difficulty changing. My areas of expertise include anxiety, grief, identity, relationships (including ethical non-monogamy/polyamory), trauma recovery, and more. My style is holistic, and goal-oriented. I draw from various evidenced-based modalities as I see fit, often going outside the box of what is seen in your typical therapy sessions. I incorporate your body, explore nonverbal cues, and get creative depending on your needs.

I live out my passion as a therapist by supporting others through their journey of self-awareness.

My style is rooted in evidence-based practice that combines talk therapy with somatics and neuroscience to work with your entire system.

My Clinical Experience

I received my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy from the Institute for Creative Mindfulness and Somatic Therapy Training from Somatic Experiencing® International. I also incorporate other forms of therapy depending on need, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parts Work, and Mindfulness-based therapy. I have experience in various non-profits across New York City, including the LGBT Center, where I provided individual and couples therapy for queer and gender-expansive folks. My clinical focus surrounds supporting  Black, Indigenous + People of ColorAsian AmericansLGBTQ+, and folks that have experience stress, anxiety, and various trauma, including complex PTSD.