My Story
I’ve always been interested in how we “work” as humans – we all experience thoughts and feelings in ways that are both unique and totally relatable at the same time.
This childhood curiosity has remained with me and ultimately led me to my career as a therapist. I am passionate about this work that allows me to journey alongside clients to heal old pains and experience their most meaningful lives.
Underlying my philosophy is a belief in universals:
- That we are wired for human connection. We struggle when we feel isolated and we thrive when we feel connected.
- That at our core, we all seek to live our most authentic and value driven lives.
- That our power for imagination sometimes works against us but can be harnessed in healthy, positive, productive ways.
I value trust and a safe, collaborative relationship from which we can explore the more vulnerable truths that bring someone to therapy. I work from an eclectic approach, primarily driven by a mindfulness-based, holistic view of therapy that honors our vital connection to our body and the interconnectedness of our experiences. While I work with a range of clients and issues, I specialize in women’s issues, trauma, and eating disorders.
In my personal life, I find nourishment through spending time with family and friends, meditation and breathwork, singing musical theater and attending shows on the New York theater scene, immersing myself in novels and historical biographies, and practicing yoga.
To learn more about my group practice, please visit Sōhum Therapy
Credentials
Finding the right therapist involves trust, connection, and knowing you’re in good hands. My background, education, and approach are listed here to provide transparency and help you feel confident in your choice
Masters in Social Work (MSW), summa cum laude, New York University
New York State License #: 094303*
NPI #: 1386293355
Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
*Christine is licensed and practicing in the state of NY as Christine Purushothaman
Include but are not limited to:
- Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma Informed Therapy
- Somatic based therapies
- Self-Compassion and Mindfulness-based therapies for disordered eating
- Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (including CBT & DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
I consider myself an eclectic therapist, but I primarily work under the umbrella of experiential, emotion-focused modalities. These approaches allow us to get to the root of what’s causing you suffering to create meaningful, lasting change. You can read more about my approach on Sōhum Therapy
