South Asian Therapist in New Jersey

How Spiral Up Therapy Works

At Spiral Up Therapy, we see therapy as a collaborative partnership. Our role is to be a thought partner with you—someone who helps you build empowerment through insight, compassion, and practical coping techniques to support your mental well-being.

We all deserve a space where our inner world can be seen and understood without judgment. In our work together, we move at your pace, with ongoing consent, to build awareness around your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. For many South Asians, women, and immigrants in New Jersey, therapy also becomes a place to reflect on cultural expectations, identity, and family dynamics that may feel hard to talk about elsewhere.

We approach therapy through an anti-oppressive and intersectional lens, honoring the parts of your identity that hold both privilege and marginalization. Compassion is deeply rooted in our therapeutic relationships, and we aim to help you build the same compassion toward yourself.

Your life experiences, cultural background, and personal goals guide how therapy is tailored for you. We integrate a range of evidence-based practices so that your therapy is meaningful and effective.

Some of the approaches we regularly use include:

• Psychodynamic Therapy – Understanding how past experiences shape present patterns.

• Evidence-Based Approaches – Such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

• Mindfulness-Based Practices – Learning to observe thoughts and emotions without judgment.

• Trauma-Informed Therapy – Prioritizing safety, trust, and healing.

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – Exploring and transforming emotional experiences.

• Feminist, Intersectional, and Anti-Oppressive Frameworks – Creating space to process cultural identity, gender, and systemic challenges.