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Portia Bajwa(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
New YorkWashington
Anxiety -Attachment issues- Couples counseling-Race & cultural identity- Relationship issues- Trauma-
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Professional statement

Portia Bajwa is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York and serving clients throughout New York and Washington state. She supports individuals and couples along a path of increased connection towards self and others. She specializes in complex trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, work stress, and identity exploration. Her clients come to therapy in search for ways to feel empowered and connect with their authentic selves. Portia is particularly passionate about serving historically underrepresented populations in the therapeutic space, specializing in both BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ populations.

Portia’s clinical approach is informed by modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic therapy, and mindfulness practices. She uses a combination of body-based techniques and IFS principles to facilitate a deeper connection between her clients and their unique parts. Adopting a power-with approach, she guides clients along their unique healing journey, introducing curiosity, compassion, and understanding as guiderails. Portia promotes an experiential approach to therapy, meaning that her clients come into a more embodied experience of the issues they’re seeking to address. This method of therapy allows for a deeper, and often faster, path to understanding and growth.

Portia’s approach to therapy is collaborative and directive in nature. Towards the beginning of the therapeutic process, she works with her clients to contract around what they’re hoping therapy will offer them. With those goals in mind, Portia orients her clients around her approach to therapy, guiding them through exercises, techniques, and homework that support their goals. Portia is intentional about attuning to each person’s desired goals and pace in the therapy space, and tailors her therapy modalities to best match the needs of her clients.

Portia has received training in the STAIR method, IFS, Somatic Therapy, and PACT for couples. She sees individuals and couples virtually throughout Washington and New York state.


Message to clients

Getting to this step of actively seeking support takes a lot of courage and vulnerability, and I honor your bravery to be here. Sometimes, the hard reality is that we're not always able to heal on our own, despite our best efforts. I aim to provide a contained space for you to unpack and process the experiences that have led you up to this point. Together, we'll work to make sense of your story and how it fits into the place that you're in today. We will understand what you're hoping will be different in your life upon leaving therapy, and I will help to guide and direct you along your own unique path to healing and growth. Through our work, my hope is that you will grow to feel more connection, compassion, and understanding for yourself so that you can live your most authentic life. Before we commit to working together, we will engage in a free, 115-minute consultation to ensure I will be the best fit for what you're seeking. Reach out today to inquire about setting that up.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 6 years

Sansara Counseling and Consulting, Founder, 2022 - Present
Protea Wellness, Mental health therapist, 2021 - 2022
The Healing Center, Program therapist, 2019 - 2022
Consejo Counseling and Referral Service, Mental health therapist, 2019 - 2020

University of Chicago , Master of Social Work, 2019
University of Washington, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2016

Licensure

New York: 095450 - Washington: LW61353701

Languages

English, Punjabi, Spanish

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Portia Bajwa is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$200 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$150 - $200

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card

Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

This provider has no upcoming call times available.