Ananya Khandelwal

Ananya Khandelwal is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with three years of clinical experience based in New York. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationships, eating concerns, self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses body image, workplace stress, loneliness, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose.

Her way of working is direct and practical. Sessions focus on identifying what’s getting in the way and trying steps that can be used in day-to-day life. Ananya draws on a range of evidence-based techniques so conversations move from problem description to workable strategies.

She trained at Teachers College, Columbia University and holds two master’s degrees in Counseling Psychology and Mental Health Counseling. Prior roles in hospitals, clinics, private practice, and non-profits have exposed her to many different kinds of problems and settings.

Ananya offers therapy in English and Hindi and is familiar with pressures faced by college students, young professionals, and people with South Asian backgrounds. She blends practical skills with direct discussion to help people try new approaches to old problems.

If someone wants to begin, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with fees that vary by location.

How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions

CBT, or cognitive behavioral approaches, focus on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions use practical exercises and small experiments to test different ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and eating concerns.

DBT-informed skills emphasize emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills are useful for impulsivity, intense mood swings, and improving how people handle conflict or strong feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and circumstances, and will adjust methods as progress and feedback emerge.

Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which online options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or school, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Phone sessions can work when lower bandwidth or less screen time is needed, while video sessions let the therapist observe body language and practice communication skills together. Licensed professionals aim to adapt the session style to practical needs so therapy fits into everyday life.