What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.86
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I’ve been seeing Dr. Sowmya since 2023 for anxiety, life transitions, and deeper psychodynamic work around attachment and self-esteem.
From the start, it was incredibly easy to build trust with her. She’s one of the most open, patient, and understanding therapists I’ve met.
As a person of color, I’ve always felt seen and at ease in our sessions, and she’s been able to connect deeply with whatever I bring to the space. She’s also very resourceful, offering practical tools and mindfulness exercises that help me manage stress between sessions.
I feel so lucky to have met her and to have her by my side on this journey.”
SILess than 6 months ago
“Sessions with Dr. Kshtriya have always been tremendously helpful. She is such a problem-solver and made me feel extremely comfortable from day one with her approachable demeanor. She makes sure to follow up on progress and has very impactful methods for which I will always be grateful. Would definitely recommend her sessions!”
AVLess than 6 months ago
About Dr. Sowmya Kshtriya
Focus areas
Adjustment Disorder
Childhood Trauma
Self Esteem Issues
Adult Psychotherapy
Depression
Therapy
Anxiety
Mental Health Problem
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Trauma Focused
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Psychodynamic
Somatic
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English, Hindi
Getting to know Dr. Sowmya Kshtriya
Hello, I'm Dr. Sowmya Kshtriya, a New York Licensed Clinical Psychologist, working with individuals 18 yrs and older in person in Midtown West, as well as online across New York State. My work focuses mainly on those struggling with anxiety, depression, as well as relational and social trauma, current or past. I am adept at helping those with relationship challenges, self-esteem and self-assertion, loneliness, diffuse despair and navigating the issues of being multi-cultural.
I am experienced and well-trained in working with diversity in terms of race, gender, sexuality and with individuals at different developmental stages of life. I speak several languages fluently, so whether you have been raised speaking English, Hindi, or Urdu, I can also help you to access experiences, feeling states, and mentation encoded in those languages to the benefit of our work together.
I invite you to reach out to me so we can begin your journey to greater mental health and a more fulfilling life, less burdened by symptoms of distress. I'd be honored to support you in creating meaningful change in your life.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My postdoctoral training was at Columbia University and I earned my doctorate from Montclair State University. As an Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University, I also teach personality psychology to graduate-level students.
I have worked with individuals with serious mental illness, psychosis, incarceration, adverse childhood experiences, trauma, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, and medically-induced mental health disorders.
These invaluable experiences have taught me a great deal, increased my expertise in addressing the wide range of ways we suffer as human beings, and have prepared me well for the work I am now doing at Bryant West Psychology.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I use a holistic, integrative, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach, interweaving evidence-based interventions with somatic consciousness (also known as somatic work, often quite helpful in trauma). Together, we will start by learning about your history, developmental experiences, resilience factors, and past and current influences on your life journey as we move toward meeting your treatment goals.
Our work will be collaborative and I strive to create a warm, safe, supportive, and positive environment where I can support you in cultivating self-knowledge and self-awareness, a greater sense of empowerment, agency and authenticity, safety and hope, to take on life’s joys and challenges long after our work has ended.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Ongoing session: $200-350 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
- Charges post-reimbursement amount: This provider will only charge you for the amount you pay after you get reimbursed from your insurance plan, so you don’t need to pay the session fee upfront
More information on payments and coverage
Bryant West Psychology works with most insurance plans (whether in-network or out-of-network) to make the financials easy, hassle-free, and paper-work-free for you. We can bill your insurance for you, and you can pay us any deductibles and co-pays by credit card or through Zelle, as well as the old-fashioned ways, such as check or cash.
In-Network: Our clinicians are providers in the following networks: Aetna and its affiliated insurances (Allied Benefit Systems - Aetna, Christian Brothers Services - Aetna, Health Scope - Aetna, Meritain, Nippon, Trustmark ) and student health insurance at NYU, Columbia, New School, and Fordham. Your in-network insurance company sets our fees, co-pays, and deductibles, making our service more affordable. We will discuss this with you.
Out-of-Network: We bill all insurance companies, such as United Health Care, Oxford, Cigna, Blue Cross/Shield, and Beacon (to name a few). Depending on your plan, your insurance may pay up to 80% of our fee (and sometimes more). We will do our best to work with you to make payment arrangements that won't break the bank—that is, your bank.
Office location
Dr. Sowmya Kshtriya, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Montclair State University, PhD in Psychology
NPI number
1629891650
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.86
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I’ve been seeing Dr. Sowmya since 2023 for anxiety, life transitions, and deeper psychodynamic work around attachment and self-esteem.
From the start, it was incredibly easy to build trust with her. She’s one of the most open, patient, and understanding therapists I’ve met.
As a person of color, I’ve always felt seen and at ease in our sessions, and she’s been able to connect deeply with whatever I bring to the space. She’s also very resourceful, offering practical tools and mindfulness exercises that help me manage stress between sessions.
I feel so lucky to have met her and to have her by my side on this journey.
Less than 6 months agoSI
Sessions with Dr. Kshtriya have always been tremendously helpful. She is such a problem-solver and made me feel extremely comfortable from day one with her approachable demeanor. She makes sure to follow up on progress and has very impactful methods for which I will always be grateful. Would definitely recommend her sessions!
Less than 6 months agoAV
Dr. Sowmya was brilliant! She was a great listener and showed tremendous amount of empathy. I really really enjoyed our conversation!
November 4, 2025Wentao H.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Sowmya Kshtriya work with?
Dr. Sowmya Kshtriya works with Bryant West Psychology, PLLC.
Where is Dr. Sowmya Kshtriya's office located?
Dr. Sowmya Kshtriya has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Kshtriya's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sowmya Kshtriya?
Dr. Sowmya Kshtriya 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. Sowmya Kshtriya on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Sowmya Kshtriya speak?
Dr. Sowmya Kshtriya speaks English, Hindi, and Urdu.
How do patients rate Dr. Sowmya Kshtriya in reviews?
7 patients have reviewed Dr. Sowmya Kshtriya. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.86/5. 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.