Padmavathy (Padma) Desai(She/Her/Hers)

Padmavathy (Padma) is a psychoanalyst, psychoanalytic psychotherapist and organizational consultant based in New York City. She enjoys working with people from all backgrounds and many of Padma’s clients (individuals and organizations) come in stressed, overwhelmed, lonely or in conflict. She is particularly sensitive to clients with multiple diversities who are facing transitions in life, identity, family and organizational structure. Born in India and raised internationally, Padma has both experience and sensitivity to diversity in multiple dimensions.

Padma is trained in contemporary psychoanalytic approaches. In session, Padma encourages her clients to explore all parts of themselves in a safe and nonjudgmental way. and provides practical, concrete problem-solving to help right away and feel better. Both approaches support clients to love, work and play better.

Padma is a graduate of The Object Relations Institute for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in New York City. She draws from British, American and French psychoanalytic traditions. She has extensive experience in a wide range of well-known clinical settings working with diverse populations which enables her to provide a high-level of personal care.

Padma is active in the American Psychoanalytic Association (APsA), the International Psychohistory Association (IPhA) and International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA). She also presents regularly at psychoanalytical conferences in the United States and internationally.

Padma offers the flexibility of remote therapy/consulting/coaching sessions and is committed to maintaining an inclusive practice. With a background in business and the arts, she is particularly sensitive to supporting business and creative professionals and leaders from all backgrounds. Outside of private practice, she enjoys learning languages (French, Spanish, German), exploring cities, nature walks and travel.