Dr. Hema Shamnarine, LCSW, DSW, NY

About Dr. Hema Shamnarine

Focus areas

Academic Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Therapy

Adjustment Disorder

BIPOC Mental Health Issues

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Lesbian

Faith

Hindu

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Hema Shamnarine

Hello! I'm so glad you're here. Finding support is often a difficult first step in any healing journey. Congratulations on making it this far! As a woman of color, I have used my lived experience and therapeutic expertise to support my clients with navigating challenging relationships with romantic partners, family, and/or friends. We often work together to build healthy self-care practices as well as healthy boundaries across life domains (relationships, family, career). I've also worked with many clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and identity (including members of the LGBTQ+ community).

What should a new client know about working with you?

I use a creative and relational approach to find the appropriate fusion of therapeutic interventions to support your needs and work through identified challenges. I have significant interest and expertise in relationship work (specifically healthy/unhealthy relationship practices that can be applied to romantic, platonic, or familial relationships).

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Whether you're new to therapy or continuing a lifelong journey, it's essential to find a therapist who is a good fit. If you choose to begin working with me, we would start with a free 15 minute consultation. From there, if we are a good fit, we can schedule an intake session for us to get to know each other better and for me to gather information on your reason for seeking therapy. Through gathering this information and conducting any necessary assessments, we will work together to develop a diagnosis and treatment plan to determine our path ahead. If you'd like any additional information, please reach out to schedule a consultation. Whether I am a good fit for you or not, I wish you well on your journey!

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Dr. Hema D. Shamnarine

Education and training

Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Doctor of Social Work
Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1033989611

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Hema Shamnarine?

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Is Dr. Hema Shamnarine accepting new patients?

Dr. Hema Shamnarine generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Shamnarine's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Hema Shamnarine accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Hema Shamnarine online?

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What practice does Dr. Hema Shamnarine work with?

Dr. Hema Shamnarine works with Dr. Hema D. Shamnarine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Hema Shamnarine?

Dr. Hema Shamnarine frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Hema Shamnarine on their profile.