Prerna Menon, LCSW

Living in fear, & avoidance is much the same as not living at all. Although pain is a universal inevitability across all life forms, suffering is a uniquely human quality. But, does suffering have to be terminal? Is it always destined? I am confident in my ability to help folks navigate the entanglement & beauty of sexuality, gender, spirituality, race, culture, & identity. I specialize in depression, complex trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, acculturation & race-based stress, sexual abuse, & interpersonal conflicts. My goal is to help you feel liberated in your body, unashamedly free, & excited for the future. So how do we do this together? I navigate my work through a trauma-centered, existential, & integrative lens, where you are reminded that you are a pioneer of your future, not a prisoner of your past. I am genuine, interactive, and use a mix of psychoanalytical-talk therapy, homework, humor, and somatic wisdom. We explore your inner world with curiosity, all at the guidance of your lead. We do this in the safety of an authentic relationship where we can awaken your innate capabilities for growth & wisdom. I stress transparency, invite feedback & prioritize partnership in the therapeutic process. My aim is to help you create an integrated, true & unshackled sense of self. I believe in the core of this work & would be humbled to work with you.