Welcome! My name is Menemsha and I am a social worker, psychotherapist & psychoanalyst-in-training.

In my practice, I work with people young and old who struggle with issues that impact  their relationships in all areas of life: friendship, partnership, family, work, and sex. I am distinctly passionate about supporting people in strengthening or transforming their existing relationships in order to create more peace and satisfaction. Common themes in my practice include low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, obsessional thinking, communication issues, life transitions, chronic illness, learning disabilities, mood disorders, and stress from sexism, racism, ableism and LGBTQIA2S+ discrimination.

As a therapist, my style is warm, relational, and laid-back. My areas of focus include complex and developmental trauma, gender and sexuality, interracial relationships, interpartner violence, nontraditional partnerships, communication and dating. I am LGBTQIA2S+ knowledgeable and affirming and I enjoy helping all people build safe and loving relationships

I received my graduate degree in clinical social work from CUNY Hunter College in 2020 and have since worked as a therapist in both public and private settings. Prior to becoming a social worker, I completed a master’s degree in political theory from The CUNY Graduate Center, where my research centered on state violence and political repression. I have also worked as a preschool teacher in Brooklyn, New York, educating young children on difference, inclusivity, and community care.

I am a enrolled as a 3rd year candidate at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, where I am training in relational psychoanalysis. I also have basic training in EMDR, which I use virtually to treat a wide variety of traumas, including complex trauma and sexual assault. I work remotely at my own private practice based in New York, where I live, and I am also licensed to practice in the state of Virginia.

Contact me if you are interested in learning more! I would love to hear from you.

New York LCSW License #097086

Virginia LCSW License #0904016529