Ananya Khandelwal

Ananya Khandelwal is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, eating concerns, and low self-esteem. She also pays attention to body image, communication problems, impulsivity, and isolation and loneliness. Her approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at making change fit into daily life.

She holds two master’s degrees in Counseling Psychology and Mental Health Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. Ananya has worked in hospitals, clinics, private practices, and non-profits, giving her exposure to many kinds of situations. She draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people with mood disorders, workplace strain, and questions about life purpose.

Her style is warm, direct, and action-oriented. Sessions focus on identifying what’s getting in the way and building small, usable steps forward. She speaks English and Hindi and can offer therapy in either language when helpful.

Ananya often helps people who are dealing with pressures related to school, early careers, and cultural background, especially those from South Asian communities. She emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving rather than lengthy theory talks. For those feeling isolated or stuck, she works to create clearer communication and small routines that reduce loneliness.

To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary depending on location and scheduling.

How evidence-based methods translate to online therapy

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills people can use between sessions. Cognitive approaches help identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. Behavioral strategies focus on small actions and routines that reduce avoidance and loneliness. Dialectical approaches teach emotion regulation and clearer communication skills to manage impulsivity and intense mood swings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try different techniques to see what fits. Clients and the therapist adjust methods together based on progress and what feels most helpful in everyday life.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. If online sessions are offered, they can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or other commitments. Remote appointments can allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and help people maintain continuity of care when schedules change.