A woman with long dark hair smiling, wearing a blue collared shirt and a black blazer, sitting on a beige sofa in a living room with framed artwork and plants in the background.
A woman with long dark hair smiling, wearing a blue collared shirt and a black blazer, sitting on a beige sofa in a living room with framed artwork and plants in the background.

Kala Shanker, LMSW

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I offer a supportive, authentic space to help you navigate life’s changes with clarity and confidence. Together, we’ll work toward balance, purpose, and a more fulfilling life.  

Education: Master of Social Work, School of Social Work, Columbia University

Language: English

Training:

Gottman Level I, II & III Training
Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Theory, Assessments, Interventions and Measurement-Based Care
School of Social Work, Adelphi University

Welcome! I am glad you are here. I offer a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to create a collaborative, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. Drawing from CBT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based therapies, I tailor each session to your unique needs.

I work with adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions such as career changes, caregiving, and shifting relationships. Guided by diverse life experiences and training at Columbia University, my goal is to help you build balance, resilience, and a greater sense of purpose.

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