Shefali Samrai

Dr. Shefali Samrai, a compassionate and effective psychologist, believes that therapy is a collaborative journey toward well-being and genuine engagement with life. She skillfully guides clients through their unique therapeutic goals, addressing issues such as mood disorders, relationship dynamics, and women's issues. As a dedicated therapist, Shefali listens attentively to each individual's voice, empowering them to reclaim ownership of their lives and navigate their unique paths. Through an integrative approach that incorporates cognitive-behavioral, relational-cultural, and psychodynamic perspectives, she fosters a safe and accepting environment focused on reducing distress, enhancing self-understanding, and promoting healthier choices. With a keen awareness of relational patterns and sociocultural contexts, Shefali’s warm and direct style resonates with her clients, making therapy a transformative experience. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Samrai serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she supervises trainees in individual and group therapy settings. Her research interests span topics such as group relations, personality disorders, immigration, and have investigated the intricate connections between attachment, self-silencing, anger expression, and relationship satisfaction.