MagnaCare Therapists in 11103

I have been a Clinical Psychologist for the past 24 years. I am specialized in treating children, adolescents, adults and couples experiencing various relationship and individual problems. Areas of specialization include: anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and family relational problems. In addition, I specialize in treating children with ADHD/ADD and other learning disabilities. In addition to providing psychotherapy, I also administer psychological and neuropsychological evaluations.

The journey through life can have difficult moments and sometimes we need additional support and guidance. Sometimes, we've been struggling with intrusive thoughts or want to better understand our feelings and/or behaviors. You don't have to be alone. Finding a therapist you can trust and feel comfortable sharing your innermost thoughts with can be challenging. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment and believe in working in partnership with each person to help them develop and accomplish goals and learn the skills to live their best lives. I actively listen with a warm, empowering, and empathetic style.

Claudia Irusta Vera is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has been practicing since 2017. She has a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Queens College. Claudia is a bilingual, Latinx therapist whose approach to healing is focused on guiding clients to enhance their self-awareness around the way they view and speak to themselves, others, and the world around them. Claudia works with people who experience anxiety, depression, life transitions, and challenges with communication, sense of self and identity; her foundation as a therapist is person-centered.

Jill Haber is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in the strengthfocused treatment of adults. She believes above all else in working with clients is the unconditional positive regard; therapy should be a space wherein you feel safe, understood, and fully seen, while acknowledging the importance of feedback and insight to help foster personal and relational growth. Jill began her career as a therapist working with world renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, crisis counseling in reproductive health, an intensive eating disorder treatment program, and in private practice.

James A. Lopez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. James is a graduate from the Mental Health Counseling program from Hunter College. James values a collaborative relationship with clients, focused on client skills and strengths. Much of his prior work has focused on advocacy, independence, psychoeducation, and group work. James looks to these experiences as the base of much of his work to grow and utilize with each client. He started in the field, working with adolescents and young adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). James has worked in a hospital inpatient setting, facilitating groups.

Radhalisa Zarzuela is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Bachelor’s degree is Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a Master’s degree from New York University- Steinhardt in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness. Radhalisa has an array of experience working with survivors of intimate-partner and domestic violence, teen dating violence, and other forms of gendered-based trauma. Radhalisa has also worked with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and personality disorders.

Shakira is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York state. Shakira completed her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Baruch College in New York City. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Shakira has experience with delivering counseling sessions to clients of all ages while addressing related issues such as interpersonal relationships, work-life stressors, depression, anxiety, grief, substance abuse, and providing counseling to clients with open criminal court cases.

Tatiana Cruz holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Sacred Heart University and a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from CUNY Hunter College. With expertise gained through training in cognitive behavior therapy, applied behavior analysis, trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy, and anger replacement theory, she has worked with a diverse range of clients, spanning from elementary school-aged children to adults.