Saumya Arora, M.A.
Doctoral Intern
Pronouns: She/they
Areas of Special Interest Heading link
Identity development, acculturation and assimilation, family-of-origin concerns, spirituality and existentialism, relationship issues, trauma support, QTBIPOC wellbeing
Languages Spoken Heading link
English, Hindi
What to Expect When Working with Me Heading link
When working with clients, I utilize an integrative approach that draws primarily from person-centered, emotion-focused, and feminist-multicultural perspectives, meaning that my work is grounded in the view that our identities and the systems of oppression we interact with shape our life experiences, beliefs about ourselves, and emotions. My personal style is warm and humorous, and my goal is to provide a safe therapy space where my clients can authentically be themselves, feel empowered as an individual, and work through any concern on their path to healing.
Education and Training Heading link
M.A. in Psychology, University of Tennessee | 2021
About Me Heading link
In my spare time, I’m usually playing my Nintendo Switch, putting on bright eyeshadow, binge-watching some terrible reality TV show, doing tarot readings, or spending time with my loved ones. I also love getting the opportunity to experience life in different states; I grew up in California, went to college in Minnesota, and did graduate school in Tennessee. Hopefully, there’s a lot more travel in my future!