Anooshka Banerjee MA (she/her)

“The therapist under the supervision of Dr. Ripplinger was able to help me process some of the things I needed help with.”

Working with Anooshka…

You feel caught between different worlds. Your family, culture, faith, or community expect one version of you, while another part of you longs to live more authentically. You spend so much time trying to meet everyone else’s expectations that you’ve lost touch with your own voice. Anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm make it difficult to trust yourself or move confidently toward the life you want.

My practice is especially welcoming to young adults, South and East Asian Americans, immigrants, children of immigrants, people of color, neurodivergent individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Many of my clients are navigating multiple cultural identities, family expectations, questions of faith, or the challenge of building a life that feels authentic while honoring where they come from.

I have a particular passion for supporting people exploring spirituality, religious trauma, and the intersection of faith, culture, and identity. Rather than asking you to choose between different parts of yourself, we’ll work toward integrating them in a way that feels honest, meaningful, and true to who you are.

My approach is collaborative, relational, and grounded in curiosity. Drawing from existential, systems, narrative, and trauma-informed perspectives, we’ll explore the patterns, relationships, and beliefs that have shaped your life while developing a deeper understanding of yourself.

As a therapist providing services in English, Bengali, and Hindi, and having lived and trained across cultures, I bring both personal and professional insight into the complexities of identity, belonging, and navigating life between different worlds.

Education and Experience…

I began my career as a therapist in India, where I earned degrees in Applied Psychology and Counseling Psychology and spent two years providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. After moving to New York, I completed a second Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at The City College of New York.

My clinical experience spans two countries and includes working with adolescents experiencing complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral challenges, as well as adults navigating anxiety, grief, relationships, spirituality, identity, and major life transitions.

Across every setting, I’ve remained committed to creating an affirming, culturally responsive space where clients feel deeply understood. I believe meaningful therapy begins with genuine human connection and grows through curiosity, collaboration, and the courage to explore every part of who you are.

Therapy isn’t as scary as you think. Let’s get started today.

Call 646-586-3311 or click below now to schedule your free, 15 minute consultation.