I am Carlina, licensed mental health counselor, and a stand for the recovery of survivors of gender and sex-related crimes. I have dedicated my life to working with survivors, providing tools, facilitating the process of recovery, and supporting the legalization of immigration status. I am all about results for your life and finding the most effective tools and strategies to help you thrive, and I am here to create a treatment protocol designed UNIQUELY for you. It’s time for you and the world to see the real you, not the you that you made up to feel and be safe. I love helping survivors because I get to witness firsthand the amazing capacity to recover. I believe that the miracle of becoming who we want to be is possible. I believe -truly believe- it doesn’t matter at all where you come from or better yet what you have been through. It doesn’t mean the road will be the same for everyone. Some of you will have a more challenging and difficult path ahead of you, but we all have the capacity to improve our lives.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Coping with life changes
NY LMHC 009333-1
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I've been getting counseling from Carlina for 7 months now and she has been nothing short of spectacular and phenomenal. I've never had counseling before, but with Carlina, I feel safe and secure to share whatever has been bothering me. She's always punctual and on time and if she is a bit late, she always makes sure to adjust her time with me accordingly. She responds to my messages as soon as she can and she really listens to you not just like a friend, but professionally. She really goes out of her way to help build up a system of skills that works uniquely for you and it's wonderful. Carlina also makes sure to give you ample time to speak and share what's on your mind but also takes time to consistently share relevant examples and skills to aid you with both past and recent troubles, trauma, anger, depression, etc. And even though Carlina prefers face to face for her work, she will still at least read through your messages and give you a response of acknowledgement. She does her best to continue from there in sessions or to try to focus on making new progress each week. Carlina also makes it a point to explain everything, ask if you understand, not rush you for anything, encourage you, believe in you, and just be there for you. I believe I have improved drastically even though I still have a long way to go. I started out as someone who has hurting myself and I can proudly say I haven't hurt myself these past 7 months since I started! I've also learned coping skills that have made a large improvement to my day to day life when unpleasant memories or episodes strike. I've even been able to connect with my family better, help them understand my struggles, and understand theirs so much better since I've been working with my counselor. I have nothing but praise for Carlina and would recommend her in a heartbeat.
Written on Aug 26, 2020 after therapy with Carlina for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
My therapist has literally saved my life. She has given me a new view on life in time of hardship
Written on Aug 13, 2020 after therapy with Carlina for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Carlina has a great way of helping me translating frustrations and difficulties into practical and positive solutions that feel attainable and give me consistent relief.
Written on Jul 14, 2020 after therapy with Carlina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes
I love seeing Carlina! ^_^ She's really understanding, REALLY experienced in helping others navigate trauma, and has a holistic approach to therapy which I love. <3 She treats you like a person, NOT a client, and offers really good insights. I always appreciate her perspective. Although unraveling and navigating trauma is hard work, I know I'm in good hands.
Written on Jul 09, 2020 after therapy with Carlina for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Carlina has been extremely helpful for me. From EMDR to help with dating and everything in between, Carlina has helped me navigate some pretty crazy times in my life and has been a constant source of support.
Written on Jun 04, 2020 after therapy with Carlina for 4 months
Carlina is an extremely competent counselor and just a good person. She is empathic, earnest, intuitive and very knowledgeable. She is trustworthy and she really cares. I am extremely grateful for her always being available and accommodating. I highly recommend her.
Written on May 25, 2020 after therapy with Carlina for 3 months