Sanjana Utiramerur, LMSW

Sanjana Utiramerur, LMSW

Psychotherapist
271 Madison Ave 17th Fl, New York, NY
5.00
“Sanjana is such a great listener and she gives great feedback. It is rare to feel such a real connection to the your therapist. Our sessions go by so quickly because the conversation is going so well. She makes me feel seen and heard. I love the exercises she gives me to help with my thinking and how to prioritize my needs. I'm lucky to have found a therapist that is so awesome.”
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Highly recommended
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
“Sanjana is such a great listener and she gives great feedback. It is rare to feel such a real connection to the your therapist. Our sessions go by so quickly because the conversation is going so well. She makes me feel seen and heard. I love the exercises she gives me to help with my thinking and how to prioritize my needs. I'm lucky to have found a therapist that is so awesome.”
CMLess than 1 month ago
“I was recommended to Sanjana by a close friend, and I can't express enough how thankful I am for that. She has truly transformed my life—helping me understand that my health must always come first. I’m no longer sacrificing my well-being for work, and I feel stronger, more balanced, and finally at peace.”
JRLess than 1 month ago

About Sanjana Utiramerur

Focus areas

Adult Psychotherapy
Mental Health Consultation
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Anxiety
New Patient Visit
Therapy
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Coaching
Emotionally Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sanjana Utiramerur

Sanjana Utiramerur is a Licensed Master Social Worker who believes therapy should center around empathy, authenticity, and collaboration. She prioritizes creating a warm and supportive environment where clients feel safe sharing their experiences without judgment. Her approach is grounded in curiosity and compassion, helping clients explore how past experiences and relationships shape present patterns.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Sanjana works with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, cultural identity, and self-esteem. Drawing from a strengths-based and holistic perspective, she integrates psychodynamic therapy with evidence-based approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Her work is trauma-informed and flexible, creating space for both insight and skill-building in a way that feels meaningful and relevant to each client. Sanjana earned her Master of Social Work from Columbia University and her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology from New York University. She has experience working with OCD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and navigating immigrant and first-generation experiences. She believes that everyone deserves a space where they feel genuinely seen and supported.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I would say my style is warm, collaborative, and systems-oriented. That means I’m always thinking about the bigger picture of a client’s life, including their identities, relationships, culture, environment, and the different systems they’re moving through. I don’t see people in isolation, and I think understanding context is a big part of understanding what someone is carrying. In sessions, I really try to work with my clients rather than take a one-size-fits-all approach. I want us to figure out together what goals actually matter to them and what kind of support feels most helpful. Sometimes that looks like learning concrete skills and finding tools they can use outside of therapy. Other times, it looks like talking through what happened that week, noticing patterns, and building more insight into how they think, feel, relate, and respond. The relationship is the most important part of therapy to me. I take time to really get to know my clients and build a space where they feel safe bringing up whatever is on their mind. Therapy can be uncomfortable sometimes because we may talk about things that are painful or vulnerable, so trust matters a lot. I usually like to have a running thread that we’re working on, but I also always leave room for whatever feels most present that day. Most importantly, I try to bring my full self into the room in a thoughtful and appropriate way. I’m not there to feel like a robot or someone silently analyzing them from across the room. I want clients to feel like they’re talking to a real person who is engaged and genuinely connected with them.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 45 minutes

    Popular visit reasons

    New Patient Visit
    Pain Management Consultation
    Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
    Psychosexual Evaluation
    Psychotherapy
    Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
    Sleep Problems
    Young Adult Issues
    New Patient Visit
    Pain Management Consultation
    Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
    Psychosexual Evaluation

    Office location

    Sanjana Utiramerur, LMSW also offers online video visits for patients
    Looking Glass Psychology
    271 Madison Ave 17th Fl, New York, NY 10016

    Education and background

    Practice names

    Education and training

    • Columbia University, Master's in Clinical Social Work

    NPI number

    1417884263

    Patient reviews

    All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
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    5.00
    Wait time
    5.00
    Bedside manner
    5.00
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    Sanjana is such a great listener and she gives great feedback. It is rare to feel such a real connection to the your therapist. Our sessions go by so quickly because the conversation is going so well. She makes me feel seen and heard. I love the exercises she gives me to help with my thinking and how to prioritize my needs. I'm lucky to have found a therapist that is so awesome.
    I was recommended to Sanjana by a close friend, and I can't express enough how thankful I am for that. She has truly transformed my life—helping me understand that my health must always come first. I’m no longer sacrificing my well-being for work, and I feel stronger, more balanced, and finally at peace.
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    Where is Sanjana Utiramerur's office located?

    Sanjana Utiramerur has 2 office locations, including in Smyrna and New York, view full addresses on Sanjana Utiramerur's profile.

    What are common reasons for patients to see Sanjana Utiramerur?

    Sanjana Utiramerur 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 Sanjana Utiramerur on their profile.

    What languages does Sanjana Utiramerur speak?

    Sanjana Utiramerur speaks English.

    How do patients rate Sanjana Utiramerur in reviews?

    3 patients have reviewed Sanjana Utiramerur. 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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