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Karishma Samaroo, LMHC

Karishma Samaroo, LMHC

Psychotherapist
NY
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Gandhi’s words have guided my entire counseling career, but they took on new meaning when I left nursing school three years in. I’d spent those years learning to heal bodies, but what stuck with me were the moments when patients would quietly share what was really breaking them. Not their physical pain, but the mental health struggles they were carrying. Those connections showed me I wanted to create change on a more personal and relational level than nursing allowed. As a first-generation Guyanese American and one of the first in my family to earn a master’s degree, I grew up watching how cultural stigma keeps people from getting help. In my community, therapy was something you only did when you were “acting out of sorts or too emotional,” when the reality was that entire families were struggling with substance use and mental health challenges behind closed doors. My own family’s history with these issues is what motivates me to challenge that misconception and show that therapy is a valuable tool for growth and healing. After completing my masters, I now work with clients in mental health counseling, bringing both my nursing background and lived understanding to each session. I’ve learned that people need to be truly heard, not just diagnosed. So while I use evidence-based techniques that create real behavioral change, what matters most is that you feel understood in a way that maybe you never have before. In session I focus on helping clients recognize their behavioral patterns and build mindfulness around the changes they want to make while also providing education about mental health and practical strategies you can use for anxiety, sadness, and other daily challenges. Clients describe me as informative, helpful, and attentive to their care. They’ve highlighted my professionalism and competence, and this feedback reflects the rapport and trust we build together.
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100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Karishma Samaroo

Focus areas

Mental Health Problem

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Karishma Samaroo

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Gandhi’s words have guided my entire counseling career, but they took on new meaning when I left nursing school three years in. I’d spent those years learning to heal bodies, but what stuck with me were the moments when patients would quietly share what was really breaking them. Not their physical pain, but the mental health struggles they were carrying. Those connections showed me I wanted to create change on a more personal and relational level than nursing allowed. As a first-generation Guyanese American and one of the first in my family to earn a master’s degree, I grew up watching how cultural stigma keeps people from getting help. In my community, therapy was something you only did when you were “acting out of sorts or too emotional,” when the reality was that entire families were struggling with substance use and mental health challenges behind closed doors. My own family’s history with these issues is what motivates me to challenge that misconception and show that therapy is a valuable tool for growth and healing. After completing my masters, I now work with clients in mental health counseling, bringing both my nursing background and lived understanding to each session. I’ve learned that people need to be truly heard, not just diagnosed. So while I use evidence-based techniques that create real behavioral change, what matters most is that you feel understood in a way that maybe you never have before. In session I focus on helping clients recognize their behavioral patterns and build mindfulness around the changes they want to make while also providing education about mental health and practical strategies you can use for anxiety, sadness, and other daily challenges. Clients describe me as informative, helpful, and attentive to their care. They’ve highlighted my professionalism and competence, and this feedback reflects the rapport and trust we build together.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Agoraphobia
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

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Practice names

Education and training

  • Adelphi University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1205434537

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Bedside manner
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Karisma was very professional and very easy to communicate with.
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Karishma Samaroo speaks English.

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1 patients have reviewed Karishma Samaroo. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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