Associate Therapist, New York & New Jersey

Specializing in Couples and Family Therapy, Anxiety, Trauma, and LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy

Commitment

Are you dealing with anxiety, trauma, or navigating significant life transitions? These challenges can make it difficult to understand and manage emotions or to find clarity in personal and professional areas. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and empathic. Through exploration and practical problem-solving, I work with clients to develop effective coping strategies and gain a deeper understanding of their feelings and experiences. Achieving a balanced and fulfilling life is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.

Areas of Focus

I provide therapeutic support to couples, families, young adults, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. My primary focus areas include:

• Couples and Family Relationships: Supporting clients in strengthening relationships by enhancing communication and understanding within family and couple dynamics.
• Anxiety and Trauma: Helping clients process and manage anxiety and trauma to foster emotional resilience and healing.
• Life Transitions: Guiding young adults and adults through identity formation, personal and professional growth, and major life changes.

Therapeutic Approach

My therapeutic approach is integrative and client-centered, using evidence-based techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs:

• Narrative Therapy: Empowering clients to author their own stories, reframing negative experiences and highlighting positive outcomes.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Assisting clients in identifying and restructuring unhelpful thought patterns to improve emotional regulation and mental health.

Specializations

I specialize in:

• Anxiety and Trauma: Providing therapeutic support to help clients effectively process and heal from anxiety and trauma.
• LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy: Offering culturally sensitive, supportive care for LGBTQ+ clients as they navigate identity and mental health concerns.
• Emotional Regulation: Helping clients develop strategies to manage and control emotional responses through CBT techniques.
• Interpersonal Conflict and Communication Issues: Using Narrative Therapy to guide couples and families in reshaping their interactions for healthier relationships.

Education

• Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Mental Health Wellness Counseling – New York University
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology – City College of New York, CUNY

Professional Disclosure Statement

I have completed all educational requirements to practice as a Mental Health Counselor and am currently working toward my graduate degree. I practice under the guidance of Sherene Henry, LMHC, LPC, NCC, CCATP, CCTP, CMIP (License #012789, NY; License #37PC00620200, NJ), a highly qualified licensed professional. This supervisory relationship supports my professional development, allowing me to provide attentive, high-quality care to my clients.

My supervisor and I collaborate regularly to review cases, enhance therapeutic approaches, and ensure that I am delivering the best possible care. Both my supervisor and I adhere to strict confidentiality standards, maintaining the highest level of privacy and ethical care for all clients.