Uma Shanmugham, PsyD
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CONTACT INFO
About Uma Shanmugham, PsyD
Welcome! 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, castes, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, body sizes, and socioeconomic statuses. I see clients from all over Illinois and Massachusetts.
How to get started
The best way to get started is to contact me through the contact form below. You can also email me at uma@shanmughampsych.com
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Below are the payment options this practice offers:
- $200/session.
YEARS IN PRACTICE:
6
ISSUES TREATED
Specialty:
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem
Relationship Issues

