Resha Altai

I believe that we all have the capacity to heal. Circumstances, isolation, dis-ease, trauma, stress, and life challenges can all blur this inner knowing from view. Through a holistic lens that recognizes the importance of the mind-body-soul connection, I can assist you in uncovering and working through patterns, thoughts, and experiences that are no longer serving you while re-awakening joy, connection, curiosity, and ease.

I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for reflection, change, and growth. It is my honor to hold space for healing and self-discovery to unfold. My style is warm, compassionate, attuned, and a little irreverent at times. As a queer Arab woman, I understand that therapy is a political act. The personal, social, cultural, and political forces that contribute to and constrain your well-being are all of concern in the therapy room.

Originally from the East Coast, I earned my master’s degree in Social Work from Columbia University. Before joining HPHP, I worked in school and community mental health settings where I collaborated with clients from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds navigating depression, anxiety, self-harm, and substance use. I am trained in EMDR, Relational Gestalt Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and certified as a 200-hour certified yoga teacher. Currently, I am working towards licensure under the supervision of Sarah Callender, LCSW, and Jenny Walters, LMFT.

While I enjoy working with a diverse array of clients, I have a special interest in working with those who identify as LGBTQIA+, first-generation immigrants and refugees, highly sensitive people (HSP), trauma survivors, and those living with chronic illnesses and autoimmune disorders.

As someone who has sat on the therapy couch myself, I understand the vulnerability and courage it takes to reach out. Schedule a free phone consultation if you'd like to connect and determine if we are the right fit.