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Kemba Bloodworth-Bhattacharya, LCSW, is a Black woman therapist in New York City specializing in therapy for high-achieving women and professionals experiencing emotional fatigue. She offers virtual EMDR, AEDP, and somatic therapy throughout New York State for individuals navigating code-switching, isolation, and trauma. Free 15-minute consultation.**
You've achieved everything you were supposed to. The degrees. The title. The salary that would've made your grandmother weep with pride. From the outside, your life looks like the dream.
So why do you feel this emptiness?
If you're exhausted from being "the strong one," care-giving, and or navigating code-switching, overwhelm and or emptiness while carrying your family's dreams and losing yourself—I see you.
You don't need another therapist who talks about childhood for years. You need someone who understands your anxiety isn't irrational—your nervous system is responding to real things. That your perfectionism kept you safe until it started destroying you. That hypervigilance and tension aren't character flaws—they're survival strategies your body learned.
Here's what's possible: You can be successful and at peace. You can rest without guilt. You can feel safe in your own body. You can center your needs while basking in great joy!
I'm a Black woman therapist specializing in trauma therapy for Black women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA and professionals throughout New York. Through EMDR, we release trauma your body has been holding that talk therapy alone can't reach. Through somatic experiencing, we address how stress lives physically. Through AEDP, we create real emotional breakthroughs instead of insights that don't change anything.
As a nurturing woman therapist who understands high-achievement culture from the inside, I offer what many clients have never experienced: you don't have to explain your context before being believed.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering virtual therapy sessions throughout New York State.
You've been strong long enough. Let's help you feel safe.
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Women's Issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
“EMDR openings: reduced-rate sessions for when old wounds resurface. Heal what’s stirred up this season with weekly EMDR sessions.
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Aetna accepted for groups

Six week healing circle for Black Women releasing the "Strong Black Woman" schema, inherited survival strategies, and self-sacrifice. Through somatic work & depth processing, reclaim rest, process inherited trauma, and move from survival to sovereignty.
The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!
This provider has no upcoming call times available.