Now offering in-person sessions & accepting Aetna insurance
We’re excited to welcome Jahnavi Polumahanti, MHC-LP to the team at Holistic Psychotherapy NYC.
Jahnavi brings a grounded, warm, and deeply affirming presence to her work with individuals navigating anxiety, perfectionism, intergenerational trauma, and identity exploration. Her approach is especially resonant for those balancing multiple cultural expectations, unpacking internalized narratives, or seeking a deeper connection to themselves.
Culturally Affirming, Relational Therapy in NYC
As a South Asian woman and immigrant, Jahnavi brings a lived understanding of what it means to navigate complex, and sometimes conflicting, cultural identities. She creates space for clients to lay down the roles and survival strategies they’ve carried—and instead, begin to meet themselves with honesty, gentleness, and care.
Her style is relational, trauma-informed, and skill-based, integrating:
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Psychodynamic therapy to explore how early relationships shape present patterns
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Emotionally focused therapy to build deeper, more secure emotional connections
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Attachment-based frameworks to support healing through relationship
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Somatic awareness to help clients reconnect with their bodies and emotions
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Narrative Therapy to re-author stories shaped by external expectations or systemic oppression
Jahnavi’s clients often come to therapy feeling “too much,” not enough, or stuck in cycles of self-doubt. Through her compassionate and collaborative approach, she helps them tune in to their emotional needs, build self-trust, and relate to themselves with more clarity and kindness.
Who Might Benefit from Working with Jahnavi?
You may find working with Jahnavi supportive if you:
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Struggle with self-worth or internalized perfectionism
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Are navigating major life transitions or identity shifts
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Feel caught between cultural expectations or intergenerational dynamics
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Experience anxiety, burnout, or chronic self-criticism
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Are exploring themes of belonging, authenticity, or emotional expression
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Tend to silence your needs in relationships or feel “too much”
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Want to reconnect with your body and emotions in a safe, supportive space
Whether you’re new to therapy or returning to it with deeper questions, Jahnavi meets you with presence, curiosity, and care—helping you untangle old narratives and create space for something new.
Now In-Network with Aetna — and Accessible to More Clients
We are in-network with Aetna, and we continue to offer a sliding scale for clients using other insurance plans or paying out of pocket. More info on using insurance here.
Book a Free Consultation Today
Whether you’re exploring your identity, healing from perfectionism, or confronting deep-rooted beliefs about your worth, therapy can be a space to reclaim agency and reconnect with yourself on your own terms.
. You can learn more about her here and book a consultation with her via the Calendly pop up.
