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Uma Shanmugham

Psychologist, PsyD
Accepting clients Last Updated 0 days ago

Licensed in MA and IL. Clients come to therapy for a number of reasons, such as identity shifts, grief and loss, low self-esteem, trauma, life transitions, relationship & family struggles, and spiritual crises. Whatever your pull to come to therapy, I acknowledge the courage it takes to participate in your healing. Through person-centered and feminist approaches, I collaborate with clients in the process of re-defining who they are that feels the most authentic to themselves. My clinical "toolbox" includes mindfulness, a trauma-informed lens, existentialism, diversity practices, and a nonjudgmental stance.

Additionally, I am curious about how our marginalized identities and/or privileges influence how we see ourselves and our relationships with others. Ultimately, I hope that we can partner with your courage and figure out together how we can answer the questions you may have about your experiences and struggles.

I welcome individuals of all races, ethnicities, immigrant statuses, gender identities, sexual orientations, castes, ability statuses, body sizes, and socioeconomic statuses.


Specialties

ADHD Anxiety Bias and Discrimination Body Image Career Concerns Caregiver Support Chronic Pain College adjustment Community Violence Cultural Adjustment Depression Divorce Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Financial Insecurity Food Insecurity Gender Identity Grief and Loss Housing Insecurity Identity Development Immigration Stress Infertility Intimate Partner Abuse Life Transitions Parenting Perfectionism Pregnancy and Postpartum Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Sexual Assault Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Uma Shanmugham is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Tufts Student Insurance (StudentResources)
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1790033447

Rates

First session $250
Ongoing sessions $200
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

1577 Beacon Street
Suite D
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 990-9450
1 East Erie Street
Suite 525
Chicago, IL 60611
(617) 990-9450
ADA Accessible
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Practice Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Attachment-based Body positivity Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Existential Feminist Humanistic Jungian Mindfulness Multicultural Narrative Person-Centered Psychodynamic Relational Strength-Based Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Activists Artists First-Gen Immigrants Indigenous Peoples International LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities STEM Trans non-binary gender fluid Undocumented

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 6
  • License(s): IL-071.009982, MA-11173

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Asian or Asian American
  • Gender(s): Cisgender
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Bisexual
  • Religion(s): Hindu

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