Raina Wadhawan

Raina Wadhawan is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in women’s issues, intersection of gender, racial and cultural identities, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma and life transitions. Raina earned her Bachelors degree in Psychology from Sarah Lawrence College, and holds a Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling as well as Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. Prior to her private practice, Raina worked in variety of clinical settings, including outpatient mental health clinic, various private practices and early childhood settings.

Raina's approach to therapy is trauma-informed and client-centered. Raina will work to bring your body and mind into the room to find a greater sense of agency and autonomy. Guided by cultural perspective, Raina works with clients to address emotional challenges around identity, relationships, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss.

As a first-generation, South Asian women of color, Raina is able to relate to the challenges that women of minority backgrounds experience. Raina is passionate about working with women of color to identify ways they can develop coping strategies, create positive change, and enhance their inner strengths. Raina is trained in EMDR to address complex trauma and earned a Certificate from the BECK Institute in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety.