What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.71
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.74
“This was my first time ever having therapy and I was so anxious but, Thilini was the best choice I ever made. Every session she made it a safe space and ensured the floor was mine. No matter what I brought to the table, she was able to guide me and answer any questions I had regarding my mental health. 10/10 would recommend her to anybody seeking help!!! ”
AMLess than 3 months ago
“I appreciate that she took our first couple sessions to help me fill out the initial intake forms, because it felt too emotionally overwhelming for me to do on my own. ”
CFLess than 3 months ago
About Thilini Weerakkody
Focus areas
Adult Psychotherapy
Childhood Trauma
Stress
Anxiety
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Therapy
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Compassion Focused
Eclectic
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Thilini Weerakkody
Thilini is an LLMHC who firmly believes that we, as humans, have an internal compass honed by years of evolutionary growth to ensure our ability to connect, love, and thrive in the community. However, individuals who experience trauma or are trapped in states of survival due to poverty, racism, violence, or other kinds of instability often cannot access this inherent wisdom. Thilini is passionate about using somatic experiencing, psychobiology, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology to help her clients feel safe enough in their bodies to integrate the lessons they learn in session and reconnect with the intuition and strengths that have always existed inside them. She specializes in working with heightened, complex trauma and dissociation, including presentations like Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Otherwise Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD), Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD/C-PTSD), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
Thilini uses an eclectic, self-coined “excavation” model of therapy that mimics psychodynamic approaches—encouraging clients to lead the session, allowing problems to arise naturally throughout the conversation, and offering tools in response to the needs highlighted. This approach ensures space for both processing and tangible techniques to address the client’s concerns. These skills are rooted in modalities such as Somatic Experiencing (SE), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, and Trauma-Focused Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). These bodies of research are integrated with Thilini’s background as a community-based activist for almost a decade and as a doula specializing in advocating for Black and Brown mothers in birthing spaces. She earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Please note that our specialty is talk therapy.
We DO NOT provide medication management or prescription refills.
We DO NOT specialize in treatment for substance or alcohol use.
Clients must be present in the state of New York at the time of the appointment.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1740027275
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.71
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.74
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21 reviews
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Great listener and makes me feel heard! I couldn’t recommend a better therapist! She’s the best.
February 19, 2026Arabi C.Verified patientVideo visit
This was my first time ever having therapy and I was so anxious but, Thilini was the best choice I ever made. Every session she made it a safe space and ensured the floor was mine. No matter what I brought to the table, she was able to guide me and answer any questions I had regarding my mental health. 10/10 would recommend her to anybody seeking help!!!
Less than 3 months agoAM
She’s very kind and knowledgeable
Less than 3 months agoHB
A very kind and knowledgeable person
Less than 3 months agoHB
I appreciate that she took our first couple sessions to help me fill out the initial intake forms, because it felt too emotionally overwhelming for me to do on my own.
Less than 3 months agoCF
Thilini has quite literally been such a transformative part of my healing journey. I’ve taken my journey very seriously and she has provided me with a toolkit and the psycho education to tackle both my traumatic history and my present day issues. She has been an integral part of learning more about my identity and how my childhood traumas affects my everyday life. I would recommend for anyone looking for a therapist that is both structured, and adaptable and someone who is relatable, extremely caring and holds all the right tools for healing.
Less than 3 months agoST
Thilini is absolutely amazing. We are blessed to have her as my daughter’s therapist. She is kind, knowledgeable, patient, and a God send. I never believed I would find a good therapist for my daughter, until thilini. She is and has truly been a saving grace.
I would recommend Rothchild Counceling to anyone I know!
Less than 3 months agoMM
Working with Thilini has been a massive benefit to my mental health journey! I’ve been in therapy for over a decade with various providers and Thilini has been one of the best therapists I’ve had. I’ve gained new skills and knowledge to help me navigate this increasingly stressful world. I feel supported, heard and safe in our sessions. Very thankful to have found her!
Less than 3 months agoOR
She was knowledgeable and up to date on trauma research, especially how childhood experiences shape us. She helped me replace shame with self-compassion, which was very valuable.
However, the work only went so far. I was struggling with OCD, and she didn’t really support ERP, the primary evidence-based treatment. I ended up doing ERP on my own, and it worked. I was referred to her as an OCD specialist, which seems like a management issue rather than hers.
We did meaningful insight work, but less progress on resolving core trauma, especially related to JPMorgan. The note taking didn’t clearly reflect what felt like the central part of my trauma, which left me confused. I enjoyed our time and learned a lot, but ultimately had to complete key treatment steps myself.
Less than 3 months agoLK
She was very patience and compassionate during my first intake therapy. It was an eye opening and glad to take first steps to heal or journey. She was great. I booked her for upcoming appointments. Highly recommended—
August 29, 2025Regina W.Verified patientVideo visit
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What are common reasons for patients to see Thilini Weerakkody?
Thilini Weerakkody frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Thilini Weerakkody on their profile.
What languages does Thilini Weerakkody speak?
Thilini Weerakkody speaks English.
How do patients rate Thilini Weerakkody in reviews?
21 patients have reviewed Thilini Weerakkody. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.71/5. They have a 4.74/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.