Welcome.

Hello! My name is Sumathy Karuppannan Applewhite, LCSW. I am a South Indian and Caucasian cisgender woman dedicated to healing individuals create coping strategies and finding joy while addressing anxiety, PTSD, and depression, particularly as they relate to holding intersecting identities (racial, ethnic, sexual, gender, etc.)

My approach is rooted in collaborative, client-centered therapy. I believe every person brings their own unique life experiences and perspectives, which we will explore together to gain clarity and focus on becoming the best version of ourselves.

I strive to provide a warm, open-minded and supportive environment; occasionally using humor to ease the stress of processing complex identities. I am the person I wish I would’ve had when navigating these challenges throughout my life. Together we will explore what brought you to therapy and work toward achieving the goals you set for yourself at a pace that feels comfortable for you.