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Preeya Desai

New York
Psychologist
Manage Medications:
Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
STYLE
Warm
Gentle
Flexible
Reflective

About

Welcome! I am so glad you have taken the first step in receiving an assessment. My name is Preeya Desai. I live in and am licensed in the state of New York. I am passionate about assessment and helping individuals develop a greater understanding of themselves so they can live a life that feels as full and authentic as possible. I maintain a highly collaborative, genuine, and empathic stance that allows us to move through assessment at a pace that works for you.

Education & Licensure
PhD in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University Brooklyn; Bachelors from Barnard College
Treatment Approach
What motivated you to specialize in working with autistic adults?

I am passionate about creating a space that helps neurodivergent individuals foster a greater sense of understanding of themselves and increased agency in their lives. I believe this allows individuals to live a life that feels authentic, fulfilling, and connected. Understanding one's strengths in the context of neurodiversity is a goal for me in engaging in this work. I look forward to working collaboratively in a supportive, warm, and respectful environment to accomplish these goals.

How do you bring a strengths-based, affirming approach to your client work?

In every assessment and interaction, I adopt a strengths-based approach. I believe that no matter what one's challenges may be, they have strengths that are important to foster, celebrate, and utilize as a way to achieve goals. I work to create an environment that is rooted in compassion to allow individuals to be their authentic selves.

Practice at a Glance
SPECIALTIES
Autism +
STYLE
Warm
Gentle
Flexible
Reflective
Preeya Desai
New York
Psychologist