Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Sibi Selvarajah, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - Relationships and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 097347
- NPI
- 1831774652
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Sibi supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Depression and anxiety
- Family conflict
- BDSM and kink topics
About Sibi
Sibi Selvarajah is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with six years of experience. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and addiction, and he helps with relationship concerns such as family conflict, intimacy issues, and communication problems.
He pays attention to how culture, identity, and systemic pressures affect daily life. That means Sibi listens for ways discrimination, work stress, money worries, and community pressures show up in mood and relationships. He describes his work as collaborative and person-centered, focusing on practical steps people can use between sessions.
Sibi supports clients through deeper issues like attachment patterns, trauma, codependency, and questions about life purpose. He also helps people facing major life transitions such as divorce, grief, or shifts in identity. Sexual health, kink and BDSM culture, and concerns around HIV/AIDS are also named areas he addresses.
People bring a wide mix of concerns including eating and food-related issues, drug and alcohol problems, impulsivity, infidelity, and forgiveness work. He aims to address both immediate symptoms and the relational patterns that keep problems recurring. Sessions are framed around clear goals and usable strategies rather than abstract theory.
Sessions are offered in English. Sibi emphasizes practical communication skills, clearer boundaries, and managing urges and cravings in ways that fit a client's everyday life. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching and scheduling steps to arrange a first session.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches work for online care
Brief descriptions of common evidence-based techniques help explain what happens in sessions. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical alternatives to reduce anxiety and depressive moods. Behavioral strategies involve small, manageable changes in daily routines and coping skills to address stress, addictions, and impulsive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match goals, symptoms, and personal preferences. That means experimenting with techniques and adjusting focus over time until the best fit is clear.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as this profile does not list them. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities. It can allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, reduce commuting, and make it simpler to maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep progress steady while adapting plans to practical constraints.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
Sibi works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and family conflict. He also lists additional focuses such as attachment issues, codependency, eating concerns, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, person-centered approach that focuses on practical steps and clearer communication. Sessions emphasize problem-solving and skills clients can use between appointments.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York and practices there.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers