Hi there
Do you feel as if you are straddling between different worlds or life stages? Perhaps you know what that next stage is, but it's giving you excruciating anxiety. Or, as you step into adulthood, you're learning how to navigate certain family and relational dynamics at this point in your life that were not there before.
Therapy that meets your needs
Hi there. My name is Ame Bora (pronounced Amy). I am a therapist and a licensed clinical social worker by training. I identify as a cisgender female, second generation Asian-American and Indian-American. As a highly sensitive person, I provide a non-judgmental, supportive yet direct approach. As a yogi and dancer, I go beyond traditional talk therapy and take a somatic lens in my work, as it allows us to explore your experiences in the present moment while honoring the wisdom your body holds regarding the current situation.I work with adults navigating transitions in career, life purpose, relationships, friendships, and family. I aim to create a safe space for you to explore your dreams, identity and who you want to be in this world. The folks who I focus on and are drawn in working with me (but I am not limited to working with) are Asian – identified individuals, bi-poc working professionals, tech workers, adult children of immigrants, musicians, dancers, and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds.
About my approach
My practice integrates Gestalt therapy and somatic (body-centered) approaches. Gestalt therapy is an experiential and integrative form of psychotherapy focusing on the present moment and restoring the individual to their whole self. Somatic therapy focus on physical sensations that arise and explore how the body stores emotions while working through trauma and the healing process. In our work together, I will draw from somatic awareness and body tracking, parts work, relational therapy, and creative exercises.
I believe therapy isn’t just about talking things out and changing thought patterns, although that does happen naturally. It is about connecting with your embodied experience and healing from the inside out.Academic & Clinical Training
Advanced Certifications
Certificate in Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies, Mindful - Ongoing
Certificate of Academic Completion, Gestalt Associates in Psychotherapy – 2022
Motivational Interviewing, Training Practice and Implementation Institute – 2018
Academic Degrees
Masters in Social Work (Clinical concentration), Columbia University – 2012
Rates & Insurance
Insurance Accepted: I am in network with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Providence Health. Out-out-network with all other insurance carriers. If your insurance is not listed, you have the option of submitting a superbill to your insurance to be reimbursed for the cost of therapy. Superbills can be provided upon request on a monthly basis.Full fee: $200. If cost is an issue, please feel free to reach out to inquire about sliding scale. We can work together to find an option that aligns for the both of us.
Contact me
If my approach resonates, please reach out at [email protected] for a free 15 - 20 minute consult, or click the appropriate booking link below.If you are using insurance (except Cigna) please book your consult hereIf you are using Cigna or plan to pay out of pocket, please send your request herePlease note all sessions are virtual and prospective clients must be located in NY state.
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