Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist

Counselor, LMHC

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Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist

Counselor, LMHC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

14 Endorsed

Forest Hills, NY 11375

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Forest Hills, NY 11375

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You're the one everyone counts on - the high achieving one, driven, and always holding it together. On paper, your life looks good. But when it comes to dating and relationships, something feels off. You over think how people feel about you, if you are doing enough, and constantly feel like you have to everything "right". There is a part of you that feels stuck and unfulfilled even when things seem "fine". In our work together we will slow down the noise, make sense of why you have been feeling this way, and help you feel more calm, confident, and secure in your relationships.

Together, we'll start connecting the dots between what you're thinking and feeling in dating and relationships. We'll look at your patterns in real time so that you can understand why you overthink, question yourself, or feel anxious. Over time, you'll feel more clear in your decisions, more confident in yourself, and more secure in relationships.

You don't have to have it all figured out or know exactly what to say - that's something that we will figure out together. If this resonates, you can schedule a free 15 minute consultation through my website or my contact button here. You deserve a support that meets you where you are.

Call or Email Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist now for a free 15 minute consultation - (718) 650-2812

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Forest Hills, NY 11375

(718) 650-2812

New York, NY 10153

Website

I offer virtual therapy Monday to Friday with morning, afternoon, and evening availability to fit your schedule

I specialize in Anxiety, Women's Issues and Trauma and PTSD

$225 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist

Let's Connect (718) 650-2812

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Forest Hills, NY 11375

(718) 650-2812

New York, NY 10153

Website

I offer virtual therapy Monday to Friday with morning, afternoon, and evening availability to fit your schedule

I specialize in Anxiety, Women's Issues and Trauma and PTSD

$225 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $225
Couple Sessions $300

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Out of Network

I am in-network with Aetna. I am considered an out-of-network provider and can provide superbills for reimbursement. More details about insurance and fees can be found on my website.

Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 650-2812

I am in-network with Aetna. I am considered an out-of-network provider and can provide superbills for reimbursement. More details about insurance and fees can be found on my website.

Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 650-2812

Qualifications

Counselor: Kaela Ariana Ason Duarte

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 015891 Kaela Ariana Ason Duarte

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 3 years

Attended John Jay College Of Criminal Justice , MA, Graduated 2023

I am a therapist who truly understands what its like to feel "too much" and the pressure to shrink yourself.... because Ive been there too. With personal and clinical experience I help clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to choose themselves.

Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 650-2812

Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 650-2812

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Women's Issues
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Family Conflict
Life Transitions
People pleasing
Perfectionism
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Stress

I help high-achieving women of color struggling with anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, and burnout. Many of my clients feel pressure to be strong, successful, and put others first while feeling disconnected from themselves. My work with clients focuses on understanding the roots of anxiety, setting boundaries, and learning how to chose yourself with confidence and clarity.

Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 650-2812

Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 650-2812

14 Endorsements

Haley Alexander

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC

I recommend Kaela to anyone seeking a safe and supportive place to heal. She provides thoughtful, compassionate care that helps clients untangle internalized demands, reduce self-criticism, and build a more grounded, authentic sense of self.

Melissa Tully, EMDR & somatic therapist, Virginia

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC

If you struggle with self worth and put everyone's needs above your own, working with Kaela will be manna for your soul. She is skilled at listening between the spaces for what you are not aware off yet and I highly recommend her work!

Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships

Counselor, LCPC

Kaela is highly skilled, compassionate, and down-to-earth. She truly understands clients' struggles and offers supportive, insightful guidance that builds confidence, fosters empowerment, and encourages meaningful personal growth.

Elaine Luna - Parenting - Anxiety - OCD

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

I highly recommend working with Kaela! If you're looking to finally achieve the calm you've been needing in your life, she creates such a compassionate and safe space to help you get there. She's your gal!

Marisa Perera, PhD - Infertility & Postpartum

Psychologist, PhD

Kaela is a skilled, warm therapist. She brings expertise and experience around helping women set appropriate boundaries and work through people-pleasing to live more fulfilled lives. I highly recommend!

Michelle Savage- Bilingual Infertility and Couples

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMHC, QS

Kaela Ason is a compassionate therapist who blends lived and clinical experience to help clients feel truly seen and supported. She specializes in PTSD, people-pleasing, and burnout, empowering clients to heal, set boundaries, and choose themselves.

Miranda Erikson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Kaela brings genuine warmth and understanding to her work, helping clients untangle people-pleasing, burnout, and overwhelm with compassion and clarity. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where growth feels possible and support feels real.

April Bowers LPC - Anxiety Therapist

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

With compassion & clarity, Kaela helps high-achieving women break free from burnout, overthinking, and people-pleasing. She empowers clients to reconnect with themselves, set boundaries, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Olivia Korn, Trauma, Anxiety & EMDR

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Kaela is a fantastic therapist for high-achieving women looking to move past people pleasing and perfectionism. She has an innate skill for helping people experience lasting change and healing. I highly recommend!

Justine Gordon - Therapy for Ambitious Adults

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Kaela is exceptional at what she does. She creates a space where high-achieving women of color feel truly seen and understood. Her warmth, insight, and skill help clients move out of anxiety and pressure and into a more grounded state.

Olympia Georgeson - Relationships and Trauma

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFA, LPC, LMHC

I highly recommend Kaela for anyone in NYC struggling with people-pleasing, burnout, and anxiety. She creates a warm, validating space where high-achieving clients can unpack internalized pressure, perfectionism, and the need to always be "on."

Lily Thrope- Recover From Diet Culture

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I highly recommend working with Kaela as your therapist if you are navigating burnout. She helps clients break free from the challenges of overachieving. She brings a warm and empathetic approach to clients.

Jada LaBounty

Counselor, LPC-IT

Kaela supports high-achieving women navigating anxiety and the complexities of dating and relationships. She offers a compassionate, grounded space to explore patterns, build confidence, and create more fulfilling connections. Highly recommend Kaela!

Sophie Bell: Trauma, Relationships & EMDR

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Kaela is a compassionate and highly knowledgeable therapist. She helps her clients work through anxiety, people-pleasing, and relationship issues with warmth and skill. I highly recommend her practice!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Multicultural
Psychodynamic
Relational
Trauma Focused

I use relational and psychodynamic therapy. Relational therapy is rooted in the relationships in your life and the relationship in the therapeutic space. Psychodynamic therapy is rooted in unpacking and exploring your past experiences and how they have shaped your beliefs, relationships, and values.

Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 650-2812

Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist

Counselor, LMHC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 650-2812

Location

Primary Location

Forest Hills, NY 11375

(718) 650-2812

Email Us

Website

Additional Location

New York, NY 10153

(718) 650-2812

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Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer virtual therapy Monday to Friday with morning, afternoon, and evening availability to fit your schedule

Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist

Counselor, LMHC

Call for a free consultation now - (718) 650-2812

I offer virtual therapy Monday to Friday with morning, afternoon, and evening availability to fit your schedule

Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist

Counselor, LMHC

Call for a free consultation now - (718) 650-2812

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