09/03/2025
Meet Manan, our newest clinician at Takoma Therapy!✨
We’re so excited to welcome him to our team and to the community. Here’s how Manan describes his approach to therapy, in his own words:
“I’m a graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
I believe that healing happens in the context of relationships. In our work together, I draw from relational psychoanalytic and attachment-based perspectives, paying close attention to what unfolds between us and how it may connect to your past and present relationships. Therapy, for me, is a space where patterns can be noticed, understood, and gently reshaped. I strive to honor the multiple realities you bring into the room and to support you in navigating a wide range of emotions with care and curiosity.
My approach blends talk therapy with somatic and creative interventions, including art-based practices. I also carry with me wisdom from ancient Indian healing traditions, which deepens my appreciation for the mind–body connection. I hold an affirming stance toward kink and poly relationship structures, and I welcome the many diverse ways people create love, intimacy, and belonging.
I believe our struggles don’t exist in isolation—they are often shaped by larger systems of power and oppression. I work with clients to make sense of these forces while moving toward healing within an anti-oppressive framework.
I am passionate about supporting people navigating trauma, identity exploration, and the complexities of relationships. I especially enjoy working with clients who want to do depth-oriented work—looking at intergenerational patterns, exploring cultural belonging, and making sense of the deeper narratives that shape identity and connection. Much of my experience has been with LGBTQIA+ clients, people of color, adolescents, couples, and adults, and I strive to create a therapeutic space that is affirming, inclusive, and grounded in curiosity and compassion.”
We’re so glad to have Manan here! If his approach sounds right for you, please reach out at our link in our bio!
