I am a New York State licensed mental health counselor based out of New York City. I have over 10 years counseling individuals and families to overcome a variety of life challenges, including parenting, school related issues and, adjusting to a variety of life challenges.
I have an expertise in supporting parents with a variety of challenges. Including but not limited to co-parenting, helping parents cope with their child’s learning/developmental challenges and, supporting parents deal with their child’s behavioral problems. Additionally, I have experience working with adolescents and young adults cope with all the life changes related to transitioning to young adults. My professional experience includes working with clients and families of varying cultures; nationality, sexual orientation and/or identity and, faiths.
My counseling style is supportive, compassionate and, solution focused. I support my clients to set realistic goals for any of life’s problems. I help clients explore and work toward solutions when they are feeling stuck in life. I help my clients develop and utilize effective coping skills to deal with life’s unexpected changes and challenges. I provide encouragement and support to make difficult but necessary changes in your life. My counseling approach includes culturally competent counseling, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution focused counseling. I will provide you counseling with strong consideration and respect of your cultural background.
Seeking help is a courageous first step and I will support you along your journey to improve the quality of your life.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Money and financial issues, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 009001
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Lisa has helped me grow in ways I could not imagine I would if I had tried alone. I am so grateful for her guidance.
Written on Aug 16, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Lisa helped steer me in the right direction with relatable discussions and insightful exercises. I am grateful to have found her at a point in my life in which I needed guidance, and reassurance in who I am and how I can move forward. I’d strongly recommend her to anyone who is need of counseling.
Written on Jun 15, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem