I am licensed in New York with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration Issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 011874
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Ricci is great at what she does. She not only listens, but asks questions along the way making you realize things in your own also. She is the first therapist I’m able to form a good connection with. 10 out of 10 recommend.
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Ricci for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Loved how open she was and didn’t feel judged when sharing my stories. Also felt guided to identify my own emotions which was helpful to get better at trusting myself
Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Ricci for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ricci has helped me identify the issue that I have at its core and what I need to do to overcome these challenges. I feel so supported and validated in a way I truly have never felt before. Although the path ahead to wellness will be long and challenging, I feel so thankful beyond words and confident I will be able to overcome this all. For the first time in my life, I feel seen and heard on what I had buried deep for so long.
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Ricci for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes