Shivon Ramadhin, LMSW
Message from Shivon
Hi! I'm Shivon! My practice was made with the intent of creating a safe space for people to come together to be healed. I wanted to have a space where people and communities of color felt welcomed and affirmed. I created this practice because I wanted to reduce the stigma around mental health, particularly in the BIPOC community where stigma is a barrier to accessing mental health. l have a passion for facilitating growth and having my client's trust me with their story brings me great joy to know that I can help be the bridge for a person to dive deeper into their self- growth and connection to others. When someone is vulnerable and trusts me to hold their story and work with them, that is the beautiful, special connection that drives me to do the work that I do. My goal with my clients is to build genuine connections and meet them where they are while pushing them to reach their goals. My work addresses issues and symptoms including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, social stressors, micro-aggressions, racial trauma and life transitions. I look forward to meeting with you and working with you!
About Shivon's practice
Weekdays Before 9am
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Weekdays After 5pm
$$$
Sliding scale
Directive
Reflective
In-person available: Yes
Virtual available: Yes
Cultural Competence
Race-Related Stress
Loneliness
Body Image
Self-Esteem
Romantic Life
Sexual Abuse
Dating
Out of network providers
NY + 1 more
Why state matters
Get to Know Shivon
"Shivon is a wonderful therapist. I was having trouble really clicking with a therapist that I felt understood my bi-racial identity and the many comlpexities that come with it, and immedicately, she made me feel at ease. She is knowledgeable about social justice which was also a big plus for me. Very easy to speak with, empathic, warm, and most of all she challenged me in a way that made me feel safe and heard but also that nudge that made me really look at my patterns and see how they were/are not serving me"
C. Pla, Client
"She made therapy less scary fo me. Shivon was my first therapist and after our first consult I automatically knew I wanted to work with her. She has a way of asking questions I havent thought of before and makes me really want to self reflect and get curious with my behaviors and actions. My self awareness has greatly improved since working with her, I dont have enough good things to say about her. I am really lucky to have found her."
S. Pad, Client
"I've known Shivon for years, since early in her career. She's a wonderful colleague and a superb therapist. She's warm, approachable and engaging. She's thoughtful, direct, and takes her work and clients seriously. I couldn't recommend her enough"
A. Sig, Colleague
"Having worked alongside Shivon as a friend and fellow professional social worker, I can say that she is someone who encompasses what it means to hold space for her clients. Shivon is committed to those she works with, strives to see them succeed while giving them back their full autonomy, and uses a framework that not only empowers clients, but further has them challenge the notions of what is holding them back. Shivon is truly connected to those she works with, as she is someone who mirrors the intersectional aspects that one brings to her. "
N. Ras, Colleague
"Shivon is a person of integrity who truly values community and understands the various complexities of healing work. Having worked with survivors of domestic and sexual violence at a community-based organization in NYC, Shivon brings both a trauma-informed lens and cultural sensitivity in working with individuals. She is not only an intelligent, competent and compassionate warm human being, she truly has a warm and welcoming soul."
B.Ros, Colleague
Where did you work before going into private practice?
I've worked at a women's shelter, I've worked with suvivors of domestic and sexual violence, I've worked at outpatient clinics, I'm a part of an Indo- Caribbean organization where I teach and help destigmatize mental health in the community.
What led you to become a mental healthcare practitioner?
I've always been fascinated about psychology, the human brain, what shapes a person, and the stories that come with each person I encounter. After honing into this passion, I became aware how my own Caribbean community lacked the education around mental health. I wanted to be the change towards promoting therapy and destigmitizing mental health to the Caribbean, South Asian diaspora, and immigrant communitites.
How long should I commit to being in therapy, at least in the beginning?
I would say give it 10 sessions ( weekly) and see where you are at with your therapist and if you feel like its a good fit. Remember, its a new relationship and often time its a very different relationship than you are used to, it will take time to see if this person is a good fit. Then I would advise being in therapy for at least a year with weekly sessions.
Do you assign homework, activities, or readings for me to do between sessions? Why or why not?
I do sometimes. If I feel like a book will benefit you, I will recommend.
What is the best part of the work for you?
Facilitating growth and having my client's trust me with their story. It brings me great joy to know that I can help be the bridge for a person to dive deeper into their self- growth and connection to others. When someone is vulnerable and trusts me to hold their story and work with them, that is the beautiful, special connection that drives me to do the work that I do
How much do you share about yourself during our time together and why?
I share very little, if at all anything unless I think it will help or benefit my client. This space and time are used solely for you