Lamisa Shaik, LMHC
Bengali & English therapy
West Orange, New Jersey · Virtual sessions
As a Bengali-speaking therapist based in West Orange, NJ, I offer virtual therapy in Bengali and English for clients throughout New Jersey and New York. Care makes room for family, identity, values, culture, and lived experience, without asking you to translate every part of yourself.
Areas of support
Why language matters
Some emotions, memories, and family dynamics are easier to describe in one language than another. Being able to switch languages can reduce the pressure to find a perfect translation and help therapy stay connected to your real experience.
Culturally responsive care
Our work can include the influence of immigration, intergenerational expectations, faith, community, relationships, and belonging. The goal is not to choose between cultures, but to understand what supports your wellbeing and the life you want to build.
Common questions
No. You can use Bengali, English, or move between both based on what feels most comfortable.
Lamisa is based in West Orange, New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York and provides virtual therapy to clients located throughout both states.
We begin with an intake screening to discuss what brings you to therapy, availability, insurance, and whether the practice is a good fit.