Sanjana Iyer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate #100517
Under the supervision of Parthi B. Patel, M.A., LPC Supervisor (License #78799)
📧 sanjana@intentionaltherapypllc.com
Disclaimer: In-network with Aetna and Cigna ONLY.
Therapist for BIPOC, South Asian, and LGBTQIA+ Teens & Young Adults in Dallas, Texas
Who I Work With
- Adolescents (14+)
- Young Adults
- BIPOC & South Asian clients
- LGBTQIA+ individuals
- Children of immigrants navigating cultural and generational expectations
- Clients exploring identity, creativity, and self-expression
Areas of Specialization
- Anxiety & Stress Management
- Depression & Mood Challenges
- Cultural & Intergenerational Trauma
- Identity Exploration & Gender/Sexuality Affirmation
- Life Transitions & Career/School Guidance
- Relationships Issues
- Self-Esteem Building & Emotional Regulation
- Creative & Expressive Arts Therapy (Art, Music, Dreamwork)
- Mindfulness & Somatic Practices
- Stress, Burnout, & Overthinking Patterns
What I Provide
- Individual Therapy (Virtual & In-Person)
- Teen & Young Adult Therapy
- Group Therapy
Languages
- Tamil
- Hindi (intermediate speaking skills)
Education
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northwestern University
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University of North Texas
My Therapeutic Style & Approach
Culturally-Affirming Therapy for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and Children of Immigrants in Dallas
Feeling pulled between cultures, identities, and expectations? Exhausted from always performing or trying to fit into a mold? You're in the right place.
As a South Asian, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist in Dallas, I understand the pressures of navigating spaces that weren't built for you—the constant balancing act, family and cultural expectations, and the weight of being "seen but misunderstood." I work with teens and young adults exploring their identity, managing anxiety, processing intergenerational and cultural trauma, or seeking to reconnect with their creativity and authentic self.
You Don't Have to Explain Your Experience
I understand the nuances of being a child of immigrants, navigating bicultural identity, coming out in culturally conservative spaces, or feeling pressure to uphold family honor while pursuing your own path. You won't need to justify why family dynamics are complicated, why you code-switch, or why certain expectations feel suffocating.
I get it—because I've lived parts of it too.
In our sessions, you can be fully yourself without translation or performance. We'll honor your cultural identity while creating space for your authentic self to emerge.
Therapy with me is a safe, collaborative space where you can exhale and simply be. Some sessions we focus on building practical skills to manage anxiety, regulate emotions, and cope with stress. Other times, we sit with your experiences—reflecting, processing, and exploring what identity, purpose, and connection mean for you.
What Makes Therapy Different With Me
We may engage in mindfulness practices, expressive arts therapy, narrative work, dreamwork, or play-based interventions tailored to your interests. I also offer walk-and-talk therapy sessions outdoors—a creative alternative to traditional office-based therapy that many clients find grounding and liberating.
My approach integrates:
- Creative expression (art, music, writing, storytelling)
- Mindfulness and somatic practices (connecting mind and body)
- Narrative therapy (rewriting your story, your way)
- Culturally-adapted interventions that honor your background
- Person-centered and humanistic approaches (you're the expert on you)
- Internal Family Systems and psychodynamic exploration
I bring warmth, humor, and curiosity to every session. I meet you where you are—whether that's feeling lost, overwhelmed, stuck in a quarter-life crisis, or creatively blocked. I celebrate your unique experiences and cultural lens while providing guidance and tools to navigate challenges.
"Therapy is a space to release expectations, explore your identity, and reconnect with your authentic self—without judgment or performance."
What makes working with me different? You don't need to explain your cultural background or experiences of being BIPOC or LGBTQIA+. I understand the nuances of intergenerational expectations, cultural identity, code-switching, and navigating spaces where you may feel unseen. We work together to honor your story and create strategies that actually fit your life, values, and goals.
You don't need to have it all figured out to start therapy. Managing anxiety, processing transitions, exploring identity, struggling with imposter syndrome, or simply feeling weighed down by cultural or family pressures? I provide space, understanding, and tools to help you grow, heal, and reconnect with yourself—creatively, authentically, and fully.
Serving Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Frisco & All of Texas
Virtual therapy available statewide | In-person and walk-and-talk sessions in Dallas/Plano area | Evening and weekend appointments available
Ready to Start Your Journey?
You don't have to keep carrying this weight alone. Let's create a space where you can finally exhale, be yourself, and reconnect with what matters.
Therapy that honors your cultural identity, celebrates your authentic self, and meets you exactly where you are.