Gauri Pradhan, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I’ve lived many lives. I was born in India, spent time in the Midwest and the South, and eventually landed in Brooklyn. Moving across geographies, cultures, and communities has given me a deep appreciation for the ways people make sense of themselves and the world. I approach therapy with that same curiosity. I want to understand your world, not just your symptoms. I’m interested in where you’re from, your work, your health, your brain wiring, but also the books you’re reading, the movies you’re watching, and the music that moves you. If a song is meaningful to you, I’ll listen to it, because connection, in all its forms, is where change begins.
I am a holistic and integrative psychologist specializing in adolescents and adults. My work is shaped by experience across a wide range of clinical settings, including hospitals, college counseling centers, inpatient adolescent units, assisted living facilities and nursing homes. I’ve worked with people ranging from pre-teens to older adults, and high-achieving professionals to those navigating systemic barriers to care. This breadth of experience affords me an approach that is both adaptable and deeply attuned to individual needs.
My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and directive when needed. We build the space together, but I’m hands on when incorporating executive functioning coaching into our work. Some sessions are reflective, while others may involve actively working through tasks, such as planning, organizing, or implementing strategies in real time. My clinical work is grounded in neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and cultural awareness, drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, and attachment-based approaches. I also take a big-picture perspective, considering not just psychological factors but neurology, physical health, medical conditions, lifestyle, and nutrition because mental health does not exist in isolation.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and interpersonal challenges, helping clients navigate relationships, work stress, academic pressures, and emotional regulation. I have particular expertise in neurodivergence (autism, PDA, ADHD, late-diagnosed individuals), and chronic health conditions. I also have a deep understanding of learning disabilities, processing differences, and executive functioning challenges, and I enjoy reviewing neuropsychological reports to help clients and families translate testing results into real-world strategies. Whether it’s making sense of a diagnosis, advocating for accommodations, or developing personalized tools for school and work, I partner with clients to bridge the gap between assessment and meaningful, practical change.
I believe in team-based care, working closely with psychiatrists, physicians, educators, and other medical professionals to provide integrated support. I also collaborate with schools and colleges to ensure that clients receive coordinated care across academic, medical, and therapeutic domains.
As a parent, I understand firsthand the complexities of raising children, balancing multiple roles, and navigating the emotional demands of both. I support parents in therapy, helping them work through challenges with particular expertise in parenting neurodivergent children, managing their own executive functioning struggles, and finding ways to maintain their sense of self while raising a family.
As an immigrant and a clinician with a deeply intersectional perspective, I approach therapy with cultural humility, acknowledging the impact of race, class, acculturation, and identity development. My work includes supporting BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, South Asian clients navigating bicultural identity, and those in creative fields, including independent filmmakers and film students. The creative process can be deeply personal and fraught with self-doubt. I help artists and professionals navigate creative blocks, performance anxiety, and career uncertainty while maintaining a sense of purpose.
Beyond therapy, I supervise executive functioning coaches and mentor clinicians in integrative treatment approaches. I have given workshops on ADHD and executive functioning for both professionals and students. I hold a doctorate in clinical psychology from Yeshiva University, where I researched the interplay between mood and cognition, and have served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
I am licensed to practice in NY (in-person and telehealth) and FL (telehealth only).
Though I am not currently taking new therapy patients, I am conducting consultations for new coaching clients and can refer to one of our coaches for ongoing care.