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: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, 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 helped me process big emotions and trauma like never before. I cant believe I went on decades spiraling on my own thoughts, going into a rabbit hole when theres tools professionals like Rita can teach us. I wish everyone can have access to quality therapy.
Written on Apr 15, 2026 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Shes amazing :)
Written on Mar 10, 2026 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Rita is an amazing therapist
Written on Mar 04, 2026 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Rita is kindhearted, caring, patient, skilled. I have been enjoying my sessions with her and always look forward to my next. Even though my change is microscopic, but she makes me hopeful and motivated to keep going. Like a great coach.
Written on Feb 17, 2026 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I love Rita, she’s very accessible, personable, professional. She understands me. I feel so much better after therapy with her!
Written on Feb 17, 2026 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She is a fast responder, and she provides helpful tools. She is very easy to talk to, I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking help.
Written on Jan 12, 2026 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd