Harini Sukumaran (she/ her)

My Approach to Helping

I strongly believe in a collaborative, holistic, strength based approach to therapy. I draw out an individual’s unique inner strength and foster optimum physical, emotional and mental health. I listen and respond to each person in a non -judgmental, compassionate way, so that each person feels safe, develops trust and be heard. With children, i routinely uses child centered play therapy, where a child’s play is used as a natural medium for expression of feelings, learn social skills, and learn effective problem solving skills to cope with their difficulties. With children i enhance the play therapy, by weaving in Body Awareness ( Yoga), Mindfulness Meditation , Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy and PCIT. With Women & Families, I implement different psychotherapeutic treatment modalities including but not limited to Mindfulness based stress reduction, CBT, Attachment therapy, Internal Family systems, Acceptance Therapy.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My unique qualification in Counseling, Yoga, Ayurveda and Energy healing medicine helps me to treat clients holistically, addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs. I have over 10+ years of experience treating women and children in both inpatient and outpatient settings; my specialization includes, treatment of children with behavioral/emotional struggles, women suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety and Pregnancy/Postpartum mood disorders.