Welcome to Sahaaya, from the Sanskrit word “sahaayam” which translates to “help” or “assist” and embodies our mission - to help you unlearn self-sacrifice and achievement-based worth while navigating complex cultural expectations, leadership, and motherhood.
Sahaaya Therapy and Wellness Services
Success without self-abandonment.
You Look Capable.
You Feel the Pressure.
You have built a life that reflects competence.
You are accomplished. Responsible. Trusted.
You meet deadlines. You care for others. You lead.
But internally:
You feel guilty when you rest.
You question whether you’ve done enough.
You over-function in relationships and at work.
You struggle to receive support.
You silently equate your worth with productivity.
You fear disappointing the people who sacrificed for you.
You don’t want to give up your ambition.
You want to stop earning your worth.
Many accomplished women were raised inside achievement-oriented family or cultural systems that taught:
Work hard.
Be grateful.
Don’t complain.
Make us proud.
Handle it yourself.
These values create resilience.
They also create:
Chronic anxiety
Hyper-responsibility
Perfectionism
Difficulty setting boundaries
Burnout
Identity strain during career and motherhood transitions
This is not a motivation problem.
It is inherited pressure.
And it requires intentional psychological recalibration.
The Inherited Pressure Recalibration™
We use a structured, culturally attuned framework designed specifically for high-achieving women navigating achievement-based worth and self-sacrifice.
Our work includes:
Identifying conditioned beliefs linking worth to productivity
Examining generational and cultural expectations shaping your identity
Restructuring imposter-based thinking
Regulating a nervous system trained for vigilance
Integrating ambition, personal needs and motherhood into a cohesive identity
This is evidence-informed therapy integrating CBT, mindfulness, somatic practices and perinatal mental health expertise.
We focus on measurable internal shifts:
Reduced guilt reactivity
Increased boundary tolerance
Decreased imposter thoughts
Improved stress recovery
Stronger self-trust
You do not need more discipline.
You need recalibration.
“I am aware of the different perspectives and cultural norms of my clients and work with them using a culturally sensitive approach, recognizing the unique backgrounds and strengths each client brings to the therapeutic space.”
— Nancy M. Reyes, LCSW
OUR SERVICES
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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
45-60 Minute Sessions
We will create an individualized treatment plan and work together on a weekly basis to address your current concerns.
Treatment approaches include trauma-informed practices rooted in a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral approach.
We will work through daily stressors and take a deeper dive to heal the inner wounds that keep you from moving forward using somatic exercises.
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WELLNESS SERVICES
Intensives & Energy Healing
Intensive Sessions are tailored to the needs of the individual and are typically 2+ hours of service where clients are able to focus on healing deeper wounds through guided meditations, somatic exercises, card readings and shadow work.
Reiki is a gentle yet powerful practice that focuses on the flow of life force energy. Its holistic approach can be an additional tool for healing the mind, body, and spirit.
**Wellness Services can be added as complementary services to treatment however it is not covered by insurance.
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WORKSHOPS
Online Workshops Coming Soon!
We will be offering mental health and wellness workshops on a variety of topics including:
Mindfully Made Mamas - develop helpful mindfulness practices for parenting and learn to find self-compassion in those tough parenting moments
Reclaiming Your Voice - learning to understand your inner critic, the one who always compares you to others and developing the tools to dismantle this critic and find your true inner voice
Rediscovering Me - exploring the relationship with yourself (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) and learning skills for self-improvement
Attachment Focused Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eclectic/Integrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Mental Health Therapy Treatment Methods
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Ages Served
Service Types
Individual Therapy
Insurance & Programs
MY THERAPY METHOD
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APPROACH
I specialize in working with women—especially daughters of immigrants—who are juggling the weight of cultural expectations, career demands, and a deep longing for inner peace. I use a trauma-informed approach that weaves together mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic experiencing, and a compassionate, culturally-sensitive lens.
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FOCUS
Our work might start with managing daily stress, building coping tools, and reconnecting with your body—but over time, it can evolve into something deeper: healing old wounds, unpacking intergenerational patterns, and learning to relate to yourself with kindness instead of criticism.
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EXPERIENCE
I've worked with countless individuals over the years, and every time I witness someone begin to reclaim their voice, their confidence, and their sense of wholeness—it lights me up. Helping people move toward the life they truly want is not just my profession, it’s my purpose.
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