Antara · the work within
A calm, steady place to make sense of what you’re carrying.
I’m Amit. I came to therapy the long way around: I started in physics, spent years researching and teaching at Harvard, then trained in clinical social work. I work with students and adults who are dealing with anxiety, low moods, the stress of school or work, and the hard stretches that come with change. I’m direct but easy to talk to, and you’ll leave our sessions with things you can actually use.
Online (telehealth) across Massachusetts Sessions in English, Hindi & Gujarati
Amit Solanki, MSW
My journey
From understanding the world to understanding people
My path hasn’t been a straight line, and honestly that’s part of what I bring to the room. Science taught me to be steady and structured. This work asks me to be present and to feel alongside people. I’ve found those two things go together better than you might expect.
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The early years
A foundation in science
I trained as a physicist and spent over a decade in research and teaching at Harvard, where I also mentored students. Those years taught me patience, and how to stay calm and curious when a problem is genuinely hard.
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A turning point
A deliberate turn toward people
Over time, my question changed. I stopped asking only how things work and started asking how people heal and carry what they’ve been through. I went back to school for a Master of Social Work, focused on clinical practice and trauma, and moved from making sense of systems to sitting with people. So much of what hurts us isn’t bad luck or broken machinery; it’s how we treat one another, and no technology fixes that. What helps is older and plainer: grace, compassion, ordinary kindness.
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Now
Clinical work, grounded in care
Today I practice psychotherapy under the supervision of a licensed clinician while I complete my licensure, seeing clients through Omega Therapy Practice. My work blends evidence-based methods like CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing with mindfulness. I trained as an MBCT teacher through the Cambridge Health Alliance Center for Mindfulness and Compassion. Alongside therapy, I keep up my research at Harvard on aging, technology, and human connection.
“Most of what helps isn’t advice. It’s not having to face the hard things alone.”
How I work
What it’s like to work with me
I take an active role in our work together. I’ll offer honest feedback and gently push on the thoughts that keep you stuck, while keeping things supportive and never letting them get to be too much. The work is trauma-sensitive and affirming, whoever you are and whatever you’re bringing in.
Listening that makes you feel heard
I give you room to talk, and I reflect back what I’m hearing so you know it actually landed. You won’t be rushed or judged, and I’m not here to fix you.
Calm, grounded presence
I stay steady in hard moments. That calm becomes something you can borrow when things feel overwhelming.
Insight through reflection & metaphor
I often use examples, images, and gentle reframing to help you see an experience from a new angle and understand yourself more clearly.
Practical, evidence-based tools
I draw on CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based work, and compassion-focused psychotherapy. You’ll usually leave a session with something concrete to try during the week.
Respect for your pace
We move at a speed that feels safe. Some weeks we work on skills and structure. Other weeks you just need space to be heard, and that’s okay too.
Going deeper than symptoms
Feeling better is the start. We also look at what’s underneath it, because that’s usually what makes a change last after we stop meeting.
Who I help
Where we might begin
I work with older teens (16+) and adults. I have a particular understanding of students, and of anyone carrying the weight of academic or high-achieving environments.
Anxiety & panic
Worry that won’t switch off, racing thoughts, panic, and the physical toll of being on edge.
Depression & low mood
Heaviness, low motivation, and the sense that you’re going through the motions.
Academic & student stress
Deadlines, impostor feelings, fear of failing, and the pressure of high expectations.
Perfectionism & burnout
Self-criticism, never-enough, and the exhaustion of holding everything together.
Life transitions & identity
New cities, new roles, a loss. The big questions about who you are and what matters now.
Trauma & hard experiences
Working through painful experiences slowly, with your sense of safety coming first.
Substance use & recovery
Non-judgmental support with ambivalence, triggers, and staying connected to your reasons for change.
Relationships & communication
Conflict, boundaries, and navigating difficult dynamics with the people who matter.
Why “Antara”
Antara (अंतर) is a Sanskrit word for the inner, the space within.
Therapy, to me, is inner work: turning toward what lives beneath the surface with patience and care. The name also carries my own roots. I work in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, and I welcome clients from every background, especially those who rarely see their culture reflected in the therapy room.
Love first, and peace follows.
What working together looks like
Starting is simpler than it feels
A free 15-minute call
We talk about what’s bringing you in and whether I’m a good fit. No pressure to continue, and you can ask me anything.
A first session
We get to know each other and gently map what matters most. You set the direction, and I help turn it into goals we can actually work toward.
Ongoing work, together
We move between understanding what you’re feeling and building real skills, adjusting as we go.
Once we decide to work together, scheduling and payment are handled by Omega Therapy Practice, the group practice I see clients through.
Book your free consultBooking, fees & insurance
How the practical side works
My focus is the therapy itself. Booking, scheduling, fees, insurance, and payment are all handled by Omega Therapy Practice, the group practice I see clients through.
A free first step
Every new client starts with a free 15-minute consultation with me, so we can see if we’re a good fit. There’s no cost and no obligation.
Booking, fees, and insurance
I see clients through Omega Therapy Practice, and they handle all scheduling, fees, insurance, and payment. You can reach them directly at (781) 502-8413 or intake@omegatherapypractice.info.
Questions about cost or insurance?
Reach out to me and I’ll connect you with the billing and insurance lead at the practice. My job is the therapy itself, so they’re the right people for those questions.
Questions
A few things you might be wondering
Do I need to be in crisis to start therapy?
Do you meet online?
What languages do you offer therapy in?
How often would we meet, and for how long?
How do I book, and how do fees and insurance work?
Are you a licensed therapist?
Is what I share kept private?
Reach out
Let’s see if we’re a good fit
If something here resonated, I’d be glad to hear from you. You don’t need to have it all figured out, and there’s nothing to decide on the spot. We can just start with a conversation.
Prefer email? Write to hello@antaratherapy.org.
For booking, fees, insurance, or payment, you can reach Omega Therapy Practice directly at (781) 502-8413, intake@omegatherapypractice.info, or omegatherapypractice.com. Or send me a note and I’ll forward you to their billing and insurance lead.