LPC, 6 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
I’m a born-and-raised New Yorker, raised by Caribbean immigrant parents who instilled in me the classic Millennial mantra: “You can achieve anything.” And while that belief fueled my ambition, it also came with a side order of generational challenges—perfectionism, chronic stress, anxiety, and a not-so-charming inability to gracefully handle life transitions. You know, the usual. But here’s the thing: hardship turned out to be my superpower. I became ambitious, self-aware, and checked all the right boxes, yet I couldn’t escape the cycle of mental and emotional roadblocks that left me feeling stuck, wondering how to truly move forward. This insight shaped not only my path but the way I guide others on theirs. Through my clinical work, I help high achieving millennials identify their patterns to move out of survival mode and into their surplus by bridging the gap between knowing and feeling —because being stuck isn’t who you are, and settling isn’t your story.
In your first session, we’ll dive into understanding what brought you to therapy and what goals you want to achieve. We’ll map out clear, actionable goals together, ensuring they feel meaningful and aligned with your needs. I’ll gather background information to better understand your story and tailor our approach. Building trust and rapport is essential, so we’ll take time to make sure you feel comfortable and supported. I’ll also walk you through my holistic, trauma-informed approach, outlining how we’ll work together to create real, lasting change. This session sets the tone for the work ahead, ensuring we’re on the same page and ready to move forward with clarity.
My greatest strength as a provider lies in my ability to create a deeply supportive, personalized therapeutic experience for each client. I specialize in integrating holistic, trauma-informed approaches that allow for meaningful transformation and measurable progress. With extensive experience working through complex cases and crisis stabilization, I am able to navigate a wide range of challenges with empathy and expertise. My commitment to continuous professional development ensures that I bring the most innovative, effective techniques to the table, always prioritizing a clear, action-oriented approach to help clients achieve lasting growth.
For high-achieving Millennials, life can look great on paper but still feel stuck. They’re balancing perfectionism, stress, and the weight of expectations while trying to navigate major transitions. They’ve done the work to become self-aware but feel frustrated by patterns that keep them from truly moving forward. They want more than survival mode—they want clarity, balance, and strategies that actually work. Their goal is to break free from what’s holding them back, live with purpose, and finally feel aligned with the life they’ve been chasing.
7 ratings with written reviews
May 13, 2025
I love Aini, she is great. she is so warm and a great listener. She give great feedback and she really allows me to see different perspective of myself. I love the approach that we are just exploring and going with the flow of each week. I love her so much.
April 23, 2025
her style kind of matches with my goals and my personality type. very receptive and engaged and i feel like she will offer me some tangible solutions.
April 22, 2025
Wow! This was my first session with Ainigriv and she was so warm and welcoming. She took the time to really hear where I am resonating from and worked to gather what she needed in detail to be most effective as a therapist in the process. I am both impressed and grateful for her thoughtful approach.
The Polyvagal Theory offers clients a masterclass in decoding their nervous system's secret language, transforming survival responses into empowered choices. By helping clients elegantly navigate the fine line between survival mode and genuine safety, this approach not only deepens healing but also turns the art of regulation into a superpower for tackling trauma and life's stressors with confidence and predictability. With a focus on cultivating self-awareness and practical skills, this method empowers clients to break free from reactive patterns and move towards lasting emotional resilience.
Integrating Somatic Theory as a clinician is like upgrading clients from mere passengers to confident drivers of their own nervous systems—deciphering the ways unprocessed experiences linger in the body. By transforming physical sensations into insights and release, this approach empowers clients to break cycles of reactivity, fostering a profound sense of calm, clarity, and control in the face of life’s challenges.
Employing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy supports clients to become architects of their own minds—redesigning thought patterns and behaviors with intention and skill. By transforming cognitive distortions into actionable insights, this approach empowers clients to dismantle self-sabotaging cycles and build a mindset primed for resilience and meaningful change.
Culturally sensitive therapy is about creating a space where clients' identities are fully seen and understood, acknowledging the importance of culture in shaping their experiences. By incorporating cultural nuances into the therapeutic process, this approach helps clients feel empowered to navigate their challenges with a sense of pride and authenticity, fostering healing that honors the whole person.