About Tracy Vadakumchery
Clientele seen
Adults (25-64)
Groups
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Culturally Sensitive
Feminist
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Tracy Vadakumchery
Tracy Vadakumchery, LMHC, LPC, LPCC is a licensed therapist in New York, New Jersey, and California specializing in PTSD and intergenerational trauma, eating disorders, Generalized Anxiety, Social Phobia, Persistent Depressive Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder. She received her Master of Arts and Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College at Columbia University. She is an EMDR Certified Therapist and a TEAM-CBT Level 2 Therapist and has received extensive training in eating disorders at the Renfrew Center. Previously, Tracy worked in non-profit settings providing home-based family therapy to immigrant families and mental health assessments for the incarcerated. Tracy sees clients virtually throughout New York, New Jersey, and California and sees clients in-person at her Nomad Manhattan office.
The provider is a “Licensed Professional Counselor" and their license number is 37PC01091700.
What should a new client know about working with you?
If you found me, this is likely your first time coming to therapy or this is your first time working with a therapist who looks like you. This might be your first time questioning the cultural narratives you've been told and unpacking the guilt and shame that come with them. You might feel like you're doing something "wrong". I want you to know you've come to the right place.
I'm an EMDR-certified therapist who predominantly works with women from culturally or religiously conservative households who struggle with feeling too much and not enough at the same time. Perhaps you've been told directly or indirectly that you're either "too Brown", or "not Brown enough", or even "whitewashed". I don't shy away from talking about how culture, intergenerational trauma, and current events impact your mental health. If the state of the world is impacting your outlook on life, let's talk about it!
My approach starts out gentle, warm, and patient. At the same time, I am no-BS and no-frills, and I like to bring my authentic self into the room. Over time, our work together starts to become more direct and lively as we get to know each other better! I like to weave in sarcasm and humor into our work together. I balance being light-hearted while carrying the heaviness of your pain with you. Therapy is hard work, but it doesn't mean it can't be fun!
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Therapy is a slow burn that is all about right time, right place, and right therapist. Trust is crucial to me, especially if you come from a community that stigmatizes therapy, so we'll take time to get to know each other before diving in to the heart of the work. Once we've developed a trusting relationship, we'll start talking about your goals, what you've tried, and what you're willing to do differently. We'll name the things you've been taught to suppress due to religion, culture, abuse, or family expectations. Over time, we'll start to develop grounding tools to process trauma with EMDR or other techniques.
Therapy is about gently confronting rather than avoiding the things that scare you. I won't make you jump into the deep end of the pool right away. But we can gradually swim our way there, and I'll be in the trenches with you! If you feel overwhelmed, we'll break things down into smaller steps. We'll challenge self-defeating beliefs that get in your own way. The more you run away from the things that scare you, the scarier they become. But over time during our work together, you'll realize the monster has no teeth.
Studies show that people who come to therapy consistently and frequently experience a significant reduction in depression. In order to solidify your coping skills, newly learned techniques, and progress towards goals, I ask that we meet weekly in the beginning to ensure you're on the right track. Once you feel like you're in a more stable place, we'll go over your progress, discuss new goals if there are any, and then reduce the cadence of our sessions if needed. Therapy isn't about being a hammer looking for nails, but I like to leave no stone unturned. And when you graduate from therapy, it's never a good-bye, it's "See you later"! My door is always open if you decide to return. It feels good to know that you always have someone you can turn to.
Tracy Vadakumchery, LMHC, LPCC, LPC is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Office location
Tracy Vadakumchery, LMHC, LPCC, LPC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Columbia University, Master of Education in Counseling Psychology
- University of Illinois Chicago (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1962924811
How soon can I make an appointment with Tracy Vadakumchery?
Generally, Tracy Vadakumchery has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Tracy Vadakumchery's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Tracy Vadakumchery accepting new patients?
Tracy Vadakumchery generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Tracy Vadakumchery's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Tracy Vadakumchery accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Tracy Vadakumchery online?
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What practice does Tracy Vadakumchery work with?
Tracy Vadakumchery works with The Bad Indian Therapist.
Where is Tracy Vadakumchery's office located?
Tracy Vadakumchery has 4 office locations, including in New York, Markleeville, Batsto, and Smyrna, view full addresses on Tracy Vadakumchery's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Tracy Vadakumchery?
Tracy Vadakumchery frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Tracy Vadakumchery on their profile.
What languages does Tracy Vadakumchery speak?
Tracy Vadakumchery speaks English.