Priya Bhanderi, LMSW

I am a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) with specializations in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and couples and family therapy and a background in motivational interviewing, crisis counseling, and trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). I creatively and practically integrate many therapeutic approaches at Transformative Psychotherapy.

I believe humans are born to be resilient. My goal is to help my clients transform their anxiety, depression, stress and trauma, so that they can access their full potential as strong, resourceful and capable individuals. I strive to create a warm and nonjudgmental space where they can share their struggles, re-process their past and feel excited for the future.

✺Experience✺

  • MS in Social Work, Columbia University

    BS in Business Administration, University of Richmond

  • Trained in integrative EMDR (attachment and somatically focused), Personal Transformation Institute

    Ongoing EMDR training through EMDRIA’s Racial Equity Support Initiative

    Advanced clinical training in Couples & Family Therapy, Ackerman Institute for the Family

    Trauma-Focused CBT, Medical University of South Carolina

  • Ackerman Institute for the Family, Intern Therapist, provided couples and family therapy to address improving communication, navigating divorce, parenting, anxiety, addiction, and trauma.

    Crisis Text Line, Intern Crisis Counselor, assisted in risk assessment and support for a diverse population of clients facing acute crises.

  • Availability

    Virtual, In-Person & Hybrid Sessions

  • Session Types

    Adult Individual Therapy, Adolescent Individual & Family Therapy, Couples Therapy

  • Contact

    Priyabhanderilmsw@gmail.com

    347.480.9837