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Dr. Uma Shanmugham is a licensed psychologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in the state of Illinois. Uma earned her B.A. in International Relations from Tufts University and then received her M.A. in Counseling Psychology & PsyD in Clinical Psychology from William James College (formerly known as the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology). For both her Masters and Doctorate theses, Uma focused on examining the experiences of women in the sex industry.
Uma's training and work have been in individual, group, and family therapy settings ranging from community health centers, schools, outpatient clinics, and in-home care. In these various settings, Uma has facilitated treatment with individuals, groups, couples, and families of culturally and diagnostically diverse backgrounds. Additionally, Uma has extensive experience working with immigrants, refugees, and asylees across the lifespan.
Years of Experience: 7 years
Cultural adjustment - Acclimating to a new environment; managing stress and coping with feelings of loss and separation from familiar people and places
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety
Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, and anxiety and/or depression.
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
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