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Online therapist

Sibi Selvarajah

Supportive LCSW for relationship and addiction concerns

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Sibi

Sibi Selvarajah is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and addiction. He also supports individuals dealing with family conflict, intimacy-related issues, and communication problems. His tone is collaborative and direct, aiming to make therapy practical and approachable for busy parents.

He centers cultural responsiveness in his work and pays attention to how identity and systemic factors shape everyday struggles. That means he listens for how discrimination, cultural expectations, and life transitions affect mood, relationships, and decision making.

Background and approach

Sessions are aimed at building insight and workable strategies rather than jargon. Sibi helps people explore attachment patterns, codependency, and questions of self-worth. He also supports clients navigating major life changes like divorce, grief, and shifts in identity.

Sexual health topics, process addictions, eating and food-related issues, and concerns tied to chronic illness such as cancer are also within his scope. When working on relationship stress he focuses on specific skills for clearer communication and managing control issues. For addiction-related concerns he addresses drug and alcohol use alongside underlying triggers and impulsivity.

He takes a person-centered approach that emphasizes small, sustainable steps. With six years of clinical experience in New York, he brings practical tools and steady listening to sessions. People who want a therapist who combines attention to culture with plainspoken guidance may find his style useful.

Approaches That Help With Relationship and Addiction Concerns

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are the backbone of his work. One common method focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. This approach teaches concrete skills for managing urges, mood, and stressful moments.

Another frequent focus is attachment and relational work, which looks at how early relationship patterns shape current intimacy and communication. This helps people notice repeating dynamics, improve boundaries, and practice clearer ways of asking for needs to be met.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, then try methods together and adjust as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays practical and relevant.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people attend sessions from a quieter place, use less internet bandwidth, or avoid being on camera depending on what suits them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Sibi address?
He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions, plus relationship concerns like intimacy issues and family conflict.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He uses a collaborative, person-centered style that emphasizes listening, building insight, and trying practical strategies that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience providing therapy in New York, working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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