As a licensed therapist serving New York, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. I am EMDR trained. My professional approach centers on compassionate, holistic care for those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and challenges with self-esteem.
I am deeply committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their inner world, heal from past experiences, and develop stronger emotional resilience. My practice focuses on addressing issues like social anxiety, isolation, life purpose, attachment challenges, and personal growth.
I offer a Christian-informed perspective for clients who find faith meaningful and wish to integrate it into therapy. This perspective is always client-led and never imposed. My work is especially attentive to the emotional experiences of women and men, including concerns related to pregnancy, life transitions, and personal identity.
I believe in empowering clients to cultivate self-love, improve communication, and overcome barriers that prevent them from living authentically and meaningfully. Together, we'll work collaboratively to help you develop healthier coping strategies and move toward greater emotional well-being.
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 016428
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Rita is kind and caring as she speaks the truth that I need to hear. I am thankful for her professional perspective. She has helped me navigate the most difficult season of my life.
Written on Nov 02, 2026 after therapy with Rita for 7 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Rita is incredibly knowledgeable, gentle and understanding. She helps me navigate our sessions with ease and a sense of safety, while encouraging me to dig deep! She’s wonderful!
Written on Oct 17, 2026 after therapy with Rita for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Rita is very professional and gets right to the heart of the matter.
Written on Aug 29, 2026 after therapy with Rita for 5 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Rita has been a blessing in my life.
Written on Aug 29, 2026 after therapy with Rita for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
My therapist , Rita, has helped immensely in dealing with my loneliness , depression and anxiety. She has taught me ways to handle onsets of any of my issues, calmly, and I’m thankful for her.
Written on Aug 10, 2026 after therapy with Rita for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Wonderful and professional
Written on Jul 06, 2026 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes