What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
4.94
Bedside manner
5.00
“I have had the opportunity to work alongside Shreeja professionally, and she consistently impressed me with her ability to understand what each of her clients was experiencing and why. She thoughtfully tailors her work to the specific needs of each individual and does so with creativity and care. She brings genuine passion to her work, and her ability to identify what clients’ need and respond effectively sets her apart. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone seeking support.”
NDLess than 1 month ago
“Shreeja is an amazing human. Kind, empathetic, and extremely intuitive. She has a rare ability to make people feel seen by picking up on things others miss - a shift in tone, something left unsaid - and respond in a way that makes you feel like she’s actually been paying attention.
What stays with you after talking to her is the combination of warmth and sharpness. She’s patient and easy to talk to, but she’s also asking the kinds of questions that make you think. She reflects things back clearly and trust builds fast around her.
I think it’s because she listens like she means it. If you need someone who is genuinely compassionate and genuinely perceptive, she’s a strong recommendation.”
RKLess than 1 month ago
About Shreeja Vachhani
Focus areas
BIPOC Mental Health Issues
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem Issues
Couples Therapy
Psychological Trauma
Somatic Therapy
Life Transition
Relationship Struggles
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Groups
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Compassion Focused
Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Asian
Languages spoken
English, Gujarati
Getting to know Shreeja Vachhani
Hi! I’m Shreeja, a licensed master social worker providing psychotherapy at Transcendent Self Therapy in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I work with individuals and couples navigating trauma, mood challenges, relationship issues, identity questions, and periods of transition or disconnection. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, insightful individuals who may understand themselves intellectually, yet still feel stuck in recurring emotional or relational patterns that are harder to shift alone.
My approach is relational, psychodynamic, and deeply collaborative, informed by attachment theory, somatic and mindfulness-based practices, and experiential approaches to therapy. I am especially interested in how early relationships, nervous system adaptations, cultural environments, and survival strategies continue to shape the ways we relate to ourselves and others. Rather than viewing symptoms or coping patterns as something to “fix,” I believe therapy can help us better understand the wisdom, pain, and context from which they emerged.
As a bicultural therapist, I also bring a culturally sensitive and systems-aware lens to my work, informed by both lived experience and ongoing learning around identity, intergenerational dynamics, and decolonized approaches to healing. I provide therapy in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I tend to work best with clients who are interested in understanding themselves more deeply and honestly - not just reducing symptoms, but exploring the emotional patterns, relational dynamics, protective strategies, and “parts” of themselves that shape their inner world. Much of my work centers around helping people develop a more compassionate and nuanced understanding of themselves, especially the parts that may feel confusing, conflicted, emotionally overwhelmed, overly self-critical, or difficult to access.
My therapeutic approach is reflective, emotionally attuned, and collaborative. While insight is important, I believe healing often involves more than simply talking about experiences intellectually. Together, we may explore emotions, body sensations, attachment dynamics, identity, creativity, spirituality, or the stories you carry about yourself and your relationships. I aim to create a space where complexity and humanness are welcome - where you don’t have to reduce yourself to a diagnosis, role, or version of yourself in order to feel understood.
Therapy can be challenging at times, but it can also be deeply meaningful and transformative. I see the therapeutic relationship itself as an important part of the healing process, and I approach that responsibility with care, openness, and genuine curiosity about who you are.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My approach is flexible and tailored to each individual rather than highly structured or one-size-fits-all. Early in therapy, I focus on understanding your emotional world more fully, i.e., your relationships, history, emotional patterns, strengths, fears, values, and the ways you’ve learned to navigate pain, connection, vulnerability, or uncertainty over time.
As our work develops, we begin noticing recurring emotional and relational patterns together while building greater emotional awareness & capacity, self-compassion, and clarity around what may be happening beneath the surface. Depending on your needs, our work may include psychodynamic exploration, parts-work, mindfulness, somatic awareness, emotional processing, or more practical support around regulation and navigating daily life. Some sessions may feel reflective and exploratory, while others may focus more directly on immediate challenges, relationships, or transitions unfolding in the present.
I view therapy as a space where insight, relationship, embodiment, and meaning-making can come together to support meaningful and lasting change - not by becoming someone entirely different, but by relating to yourself with greater understanding, authenticity, and freedom.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $200 for 45 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
In network with Aetna
Out of network/private pay for individual therapy: $200 for 45-min sessions
Out of network/private pay for couples therapy: $275 for 60-min sessions
Offer sliding scale rates (lower out-of-pocket fees) on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay.
Office location
Shreeja Vachhani, LMSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Michigan, Master’s in Social Work
- Mary A. Rackham Institute, Fellowship in Social Work
- Lawrence University (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- World Association of Infant Mental Health
Awards and publications
- Clarice Ullman Freud Fellow (2024), University of Michigan School of Social Work
- Vachhani, S. S., Riley, H. O., Herrenkohl, T. I., & Miller, A. L. (2024). Trauma-Informed Programs and Practices for Schools (TIPPS): A promising model of system change to lessen pandemic effects on schools. International Journal of School and Educational Psychology
- Hilt, L. M., Vachhani, S. S., Vaghasia, N. V ., & Swords, C. M. (2025). Brief app-based mindfulness and mood monitoring intervention for first-year college students: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment.
- Riley, H. O., Miller, A. L., Chang, Y ., Sherman, B. A., Stein, S. F., McMiller, K. C., Yang, S., Moore, A., Vachhani, S. S., & Herrenkohl, T. I. (2025). Perspectives on a system-oriented trauma-informed approach in schools: A qualitative study using the TIPPS framework. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry.
- Thompson, K. I., Schneider, C. J., Rocha-Hidalgo, J., Jeyaram, S., Mata-Centeno, B., Furtado, E., Vachhani, S., Pérez-Edgar, K., & Perlman, S. B. (2024). Constructing the “Family Personality”: Can family functioning be linked to parent-child interpersonal neural synchronization? Journal of Personality.
NPI number
1922818533
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.94
Bedside manner
5.00
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Shreeja Vachhani is calm, kind, and compassionate. She is very dedicated to her work and has a warm presence.
Less than 1 month agoMS
I have had the opportunity to work alongside Shreeja professionally, and she consistently impressed me with her ability to understand what each of her clients was experiencing and why. She thoughtfully tailors her work to the specific needs of each individual and does so with creativity and care. She brings genuine passion to her work, and her ability to identify what clients’ need and respond effectively sets her apart. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone seeking support.
Less than 1 month agoND
Shreeja is an amazing human. Kind, empathetic, and extremely intuitive. She has a rare ability to make people feel seen by picking up on things others miss - a shift in tone, something left unsaid - and respond in a way that makes you feel like she’s actually been paying attention.
What stays with you after talking to her is the combination of warmth and sharpness. She’s patient and easy to talk to, but she’s also asking the kinds of questions that make you think. She reflects things back clearly and trust builds fast around her.
I think it’s because she listens like she means it. If you need someone who is genuinely compassionate and genuinely perceptive, she’s a strong recommendation.
Less than 1 month agoRK
Shreeja is a professional and hardworking clinician! She is incredibly thoughtful and a supportive, and has a passion for service. Shreeja is an amazing listener and builds warm, compassionate relationships with those around her. I highly recommend working with Shreeja!
Less than 1 month agoED
As a former colleague of Shreeja, I wholeheartedly recommend her as a clinician. She strives to support her patients in ways that match their values and lifestyle, while fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. Shreeja is thoughtful about her treatment options and will ensure that the patients needs and goals remain the top priority.
Less than 1 month agoHA
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing the person behind Transcendent Self Therapy personally, and one of the qualities that truly stands out is her deep understanding of human behaviour, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. She has a natural ability to help people see situations from different perspectives and approach challenges with greater clarity and self-awareness.
Her strong academic background, including her LMSW degree, along with her professional training and experience in this field, are clearly reflected in the way she communicates and supports others. She is highly knowledgeable when it comes to identifying behavioural patterns, understanding recurring emotional responses, and guiding people towards healthier ways of thinking and coping.
Even in personal conversations, she has been insightful, thoughtful, and supportive. I genuinely believe her compassion, expertise, and understanding make her exceptionally well-suited to helping others through therapy and personal growth.
Less than 1 month agoDN
I’ve had a really positive experience with Shreeja! She creates such a safe, calm, and non-judgmental environment that makes it easy to open up and feel heard. I truly feel listened to without judgment or interruption, and understood on a deeper level. Her insight, professionalism, and compassion have helped me better understand myself and navigate difficult situations with more confidence and clarity. I especially appreciate her creative approach to therapy, which makes sessions feel engaging, personalized, and incredibly effective. Shreeja is also very consistent and reliable, which builds a strong sense of trust over time, something that is very important to me. I always leave sessions feeling supported and understood. I’m very grateful for the progress I’ve made with her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful and caring therapist!
Less than 1 month agoMF
Shreeja creates a safe and supportive space where one feels truly heard and understood. She listens carefully, and offers observations and insights. Highly recommend!
Less than 1 month agoJN
Shreeja is absolutely amazing! She builds and maintains relationships with so much care and empathy, always willing to listen to your problems and concerns. Aside from being a great listener, she is someone you can trust and who assists you with great sensitivity.
Less than 1 month agoST
Shreeja is someone who makes people feel comfortable and welcomed very quickly. She is thoughtful in the way she interacts and genuinely takes the time to get to know you. Every interaction I’ve had with her has left me feeling heard and understood, which speaks to the kind of presence she brings and the person she is. Her attentiveness, warmth, and authenticity are unmatched!
Less than 1 month agoSV
Such an amazing therapist and would recommend to anyone! Always has a calm grounded energy that is backed behind evidence based practices
Less than 1 month agoMF
Shreeja was incredibly warm, thoughtful, and easy to talk to. She has a natural ability to make people feel comfortable, heard, and supported without judgment. What stands out most is how intentional and empathetic she is in her interactions, she genuinely takes the time to understand people and build meaningful connections. I could easily see her creating a safe and welcoming space for anyone seeking therapy and support.
Less than 1 month agoWP
Shreeja is an incredible social worker and person. She leads each session with compassion and is very intentional providing clients the space to talk about very challenging topics. She’s approachable and very easy to talk to. I appreciate that she both provides validation in therapeutic settings but also utilizes valuable techniques to lead clients towards change and self reflection. She is skilled in working with so many people from different backgrounds, and has lots of experience working within the neurodivergent community. I highly recommend Shreeja.
Less than 1 month agoCC
Shreeja is a great and resourceful person! She is dedicated to creating spaces that are accepting, calm and happy. She has always motivated me and supported all my goals. It's been a pleasure having her help
Less than 1 month agoEF
What stands out about Shreeja to me is how naturally she makes people feel safe and comforted. She has a presence that is very warm and she is patient in a way that gives a person room to actually think and feel through things rather than rushing to an answer. She is also very intelligent in the way she asks questions and holds conversations, that go a layer deeper. The combination of empathy, steadiness, and real curiosity about people is what makes her so easy to open up to. She has a natural knack for understanding people and providing support in a manner that feels effortless.
Less than 1 month agoVK
I cannot recommend Shreeja enough! She is incredibly knowledgeable, warm, thoughtful, and professional in the way she shows up for others. She practices with cultural humility and brings a deep sense of attunement, knowledge, care, and respect into her work. What stands out most is her ability to make people feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. She is relational, compassionate, and grounded, while also bringing strong clinical insight and professionalism. She has the kind of presence that helps people feel safe, valued, and supported. Truly an amazing social worker and therapist!!
Less than 1 month agoSL
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What practice does Shreeja Vachhani work with?
Shreeja Vachhani works with Transcendent Self Therapy.
Where is Shreeja Vachhani's office located?
Shreeja Vachhani has 2 office locations in Brooklyn, view full addresses on Shreeja Vachhani's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Shreeja Vachhani?
Shreeja Vachhani frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Shreeja Vachhani on their profile.
What languages does Shreeja Vachhani speak?
Shreeja Vachhani speaks English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
How do patients rate Shreeja Vachhani in reviews?
16 patients have reviewed Shreeja Vachhani. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.94/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.