Sibi Selvarajah

Sibi Selvarajah is an LCSW based in New York who helps people manage depression, anxiety, stress, and addiction. He supports clients facing relationship challenges such as family conflict, intimacy concerns, and communication problems. He aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people in difficult moments.

He uses culturally responsive practice and works to create a welcoming atmosphere for diverse identities. That means he pays attention to how culture, discrimination, and systems affect daily life and emotional health. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of him rather than fitting someone into a checklist.

Sibi helps people dig into attachment patterns, codependency, and questions of self-worth. He also supports those dealing with major life transitions like divorce and grief, guiding clients through the decisions and emotions those events bring. He addresses complex areas such as sexual health, process addictions, eating concerns, and issues connected to chronic illness.

His style is collaborative and person-centered. He works together with clients to build insight and practical skills for everyday life. Over his six years of practice he has focused on making therapy useful and relevant to each person’s goals.

People who choose him can expect clear conversation about goals and steps forward. The work often includes learning new ways to communicate, setting boundaries, and finding steadier ground during change. He aims to support resilience and clearer decision making.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Many of the evidence-based techniques Sibi draws on aim to change unhelpful patterns and build skills for everyday life. One common focus is working on attachment and relationship patterns. This involves mapping how early interactions affect current relationships and practicing new ways to connect and communicate. Another frequent emphasis is on coping skills for anxiety and stress, where the work teaches breathing, grounding, and behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance and regain comfort with difficult moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about what matters most, try options that suit their goals, and adjust methods over time based on what helps. Clients are invited to offer feedback so the plan stays practical and relevant.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not detailed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during a break at work or between other commitments. It can also enable continued work during major life transitions when attending in-person sessions is harder. Licensed professionals often blend skill practice, focused conversation, and real-time problem solving in virtual sessions to help people move forward.