Antar (aka 'looking inward' in Sanskrit) provides culturally relevant
emotional support for South Asians in North America. Our therapists can
help clients navigate bi-cultural identities, anxiety, stress, depression,
self-esteem issues, relationship problems, family systems, personal development,
sexuality, and gender in a way that also honours their heritage and
culture through remote sessions.
We support you from the start till the end, even if it means referring you out!
When we first started dating, everything felt perfect. But after marriage, balancing careers, family expectations, and our relationship became overwhelming. We struggled to communicate without falling into cultural patterns of silence or avoiding conflict. Antar's couples therapy was different - our therapist understood the delicate dance of maintaining our cultural values while building a modern partnership. They helped us find our voice as a couple while navigating the complexities of South Asian family dynamics. Today, we're stronger because we learned to blend our traditional roots with open, honest communication.
Work sucks the life out of me. I needed Antar to focus and find my own voice. The therapist actually understood the pressure of being a South Asian woman in tech - from imposter syndrome to family expectations. For the first time, I didn't have to explain my cultural context to feel understood.
Growing up as an American Desi in a Punjabi household, I constantly felt caught between two worlds. There’s a lot of intergenerational trauma that I’ve been trying to unravel on my own. Antar's therapist actually understood this cultural tug-of-war without me having to explain the basics. They helped me find ways to honor both parts of my identity while setting healthy boundaries with family.
My experience with Antar has been nothing but phenomenal. From reaching out to getting matched I have had constant support and my questions were answered in a prompt manner. It is often very difficult to reach out for help - but I never felt negatively asking for help - only empowered. Once being matched, I was able to build trust and open up about my peri-menopausal stress, work, kids and life - everything that has been buried deep- in one session. Having someone who understands cultural aspects at play while able to lead through a session was a unique experience in itself. I would recommend Antar to anyone looking for mental health support in a heart beat!
As a startup founder, finding the right mental health support that fits my unpredictable schedule has been challenging. Antar has been a game-changer! What stands out is their flexibility - having 4 sessions that I can schedule at my convenience rather than being locked into fixed time slots has been invaluable. The 15-minute trial session helped me get comfortable with the process, but what really impressed me was how quickly I connected with a qualified therapist. After spending months with my previous provider trying to find the right fit, this was refreshing. The best part? Having someone who truly gets it - someone I can bring all my doubts and challenges to without fear of judgment. It's like having a neutral sounding board who helps me process everything from business decisions to personal growth. For anyone juggling the demands of startup life while trying to maintain mental wellness, I highly recommend giving Antar a try!
Antar has been helpful in helping me work with my feelings in a way that helps me have more agency. It’s been super helpful to lower the barrier for receiving help by having the cultural context in place to understand all the pressures and expectations! I look forward to more sessions.
When we first started dating, everything felt perfect. But after marriage, balancing careers, family expectations, and our relationship became overwhelming. We struggled to communicate without falling into cultural patterns of silence or avoiding conflict. Antar's couples therapy was different - our therapist understood the delicate dance of maintaining our cultural values while building a modern partnership. They helped us find our voice as a couple while navigating the complexities of South Asian family dynamics. Today, we're stronger because we learned to blend our traditional roots with open, honest communication.
Work sucks the life out of me. I needed Antar to focus and find my own voice. The therapist actually understood the pressure of being a South Asian woman in tech - from imposter syndrome to family expectations. For the first time, I didn't have to explain my cultural context to feel understood.
Psychologist 🇺🇸
Radha
I’m an Affirmation Coach with a South Asian background, dedicated to empowering women to rewrite their stories. With experience as a preschool teacher and Child Life Specialist, I’ve supported children and families through life’s most challenging moments. Currently, I am passionate about guiding individuals and couples toward a more empowered state. My approach blends chakra knowledge with Western wellness practices, helping clients create their own narrative rather than conforming to societal expectations.
M.A. in Human
Development, MFT
Intern (Expected
Graduation:
March 2025)
200-Hour
Certified Yoga
Teacher (YTT
200)
Prepare & Enrich
Premarital
Counseling
Certified
Certified Mental
Health Coach
(NWBHC)
10+ years of experience in coaching, education, and family support
Psychologist 🇬🇧
Samhita
I am a counseling psychologist with 4 years of experience in individual counseling and coaching. I have worked with clients on a range of issues, including interpersonal relationships, stress, anxiety, and academic and career concerns. My primary theoretical orientation is cognitive, but to meet each individual’s needs and goals, I take an eclectic approach.
MSc Counselling
Psychology,
Montfort
college,
Bangalore
University
MSc Health
Psychology,
University of
the West of
England.
4+ years of experience.
I am a trained
clinical
psychologist,
with a degree
from Columbia
University. I
have been
practicing as a
psychologist
since 2020 and
have worked with
over 500
clients. My
areas of
specialization
include anxiety
disorders,
couples
counseling,
marriage and
family issues,
physical
intimacy, gender
and sexuality,
maternal health,
depression, and
stress. I have a
particular
interest in
working with
survivors of
abuse.
In my practice,
I utilize an
eclectic
approach,
combining CBT,
DBT, and
psychodynamic
techniques to
best suit the
needs of my
clients.
Additionally, I
have extensive
research
experience and
have published
numerous
academic
articles in
international
journals and
psychology
handbooks.
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - BSc in Psychology, Columbia University - MA in Clinical Psychology.
4+ years of experience.
Psychologist 🇮🇳
Devna
I am a
passionate
therapist and a
graduate of
Columbia
University in
New York City. I
guide my clients
to become the
best versions of
themselves by
helping them
increase
self-awareness,
gain new
perspectives,
and harness
strengths to
live a more
meaningful life.
Having grown up
in India and
lived in the USA
for eight years,
I am well-versed
in multiple
identities and
personality
types, which
enables me to
work effectively
with clients
from
multicultural
backgrounds. I
primarily work
with South
Asians in the
United States
and other
countries who
are dealing with
stress, cultural
adjustment,
career stress,
loneliness,
relationship
issues, and low
self-esteem.
M.A & M.Ed in
Psychological
Counselling,
Columbia
University
B.A. in
Psychology at
Pace University,
NYC
B.A. in
Psychology at
Michigan State
University, NYC
5+ years of experience.
Psychotherapist 🇹🇹
Malini
I’m a first-generation Trinidadian-American with a background in both corporate finance and family therapy. I know firsthand how complex family dynamics can get, especially within the Indo-Caribbean and South Asian communities, and I’m here to help you tackle challenges like setting boundaries, managing relationship stress, and handling family pressures. My approach is rooted in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a method similar to EMDR that helps people work through intense trauma or everyday issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, and phobias—often faster than traditional talk therapy. Having witnessed these struggles up close in my own family through substance abuse and codependency, I’m committed to providing straightforward, supportive guidance to help you reach a place of relief and confidence.
M.S in Couples
and Family
Therapy, Nova
Southeastern
University
B.S. in Finance
at Nova
Southeastern
University
5+ years of experience.
Psychologist 🇮🇳
Niharika
I am a
psychotherapist
dedicated to the
decolonization
of mental health
and the
promotion of
ethical,
accessible
mental health
services. In my
therapy
practice, I work
relationally
through a
psychodynamic
lens,
specializing in
both individual
and group
therapy. I
believe that the
therapeutic
alliance is of
utmost
importance in
therapy. My
approach is
humanistic, and
I work through a
trauma-informed
and
queer-informed
lens. I run a
private practice
online, offering
flexible and
accessible
therapy options
for individuals
and groups.
My ongoing
training in
group analysis
at the Institute
of Group
Analysis in the
UK has deepened
my understanding
of both group
and individual
therapy. This
training has
allowed me to
observe how
unconscious
group dynamics
reflect those of
family systems
and broader
societal
structures,
helping me
understand
people not just
as individuals
but as part of a
wider relational
context.
Master’s in
Clinical
Psychology from
Savitribai Phule
Pune University,
Pune
Foundation Year
in Group
Analysis from
IGA (UK)
3+ years of experience.
Psychologist 🇮🇳
Suvrita
Apart from psychotherapy, I enjoy solving problems and designing interventions at scale to address the mental health treatment gap. I’ve worked in comprehensive sexuality education programs, designed psychosocial interventions, and more recently, expanded to similar work with mental health startups.
M.A. in Clinical Psychology from TISS
5.5+ years of experience.
Psychotherapist 🇮🇳
Vani
I recognize the unique complexity of human needs and behavior and aim to provide individually tailored psychotherapy—making the experience collaborative and empowering. Working in a range of mental health organizations in New York City and India has exposed me to a multiculturally diverse clientele. As a therapist of color, I deeply value your stories of courage and resilience and strive to provide a safe, trusting, and culturally sensitive environment.
New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor(LMHC)Ed.M., M.A., Mental Health Counseling Teachers College, Columbia University.
4+ years of experience.
Psychologist 🇮🇳
Vidhi
Vidhi Maheshwari is a dedicated psychologist who earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Bryn Mawr College in the USA, followed by a master’s in counseling psychology from Columbia University. Her passion for psychology stems from observing gaps in mental health awareness and support in India.
M.A. in
Psychological
Counseling &
Ed.M. in
Counseling
Psychology,
Teachers
College,
Columbia
University
B.A. in
Psychology, Bryn
Mawr College
4+ years of experience.
Therapist 🇮🇳
Padma
With over 8
years of
experience, I am
skilled in
integrating
psychotherapy
with the arts to
foster
resilience and
self-awareness
in diverse age
groups. I am
committed to
providing
accessible,
culturally
sensitive mental
health care,
especially for
marginalized
communities.
Age group: 20 to
50
Expressive Arts Therapy, CSA among adults, and training in relational gestalt therapy, couples therapy, and trauma-informed therapy.
8+ years of experience.
Dr. Apurva Bhatt
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist
Stanford Medicine
“As a psychiatrist, I see Antar as a wonderful resource for individuals seeking to navigate mental health and wellbeing within a supportive, culturally, and linguistically appropriate framework.”
“As an American Indian, I know the struggles of having a bi-cultural identity. So proud to support Antar on this mission of providing catered care to individuals.”
Kruti Quazi
Clinical Director, Antar
Hasan Minhaj
Time's 100 most influential people
American Indian Comedian