Forensic Psychology Therapists in New York, NY
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience successfully working with a wide variety of individuals. My passion lies in supporting and helping my clients process difficult times in their lives. Specifically, I can best help with issues like the death of a loved one, acute and chronic illness, life transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders and weight management, self-esteem vulnerabilities, social media confrontations, depression, and general life anxieties. My interactive clinical approach is one that is fully adaptable to my client’s needs.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience successfully working with a wide variety of individuals. My passion lies in supporting and helping my clients process difficult times in their lives. Specifically, I can best help with issues like the death of a loved one, acute and chronic illness, life transitions, relationship issues, eating disorders and weight management, self-esteem vulnerabilities, social media confrontations, depression, and general life anxieties. My interactive clinical approach is one that is fully adaptable to my client’s needs.
You may feel anxious, disconnected, or weighed down by past experiences that still affect your present. My clients often struggle with anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and communication in their relationships. They want to feel understood, gain emotional control, and rebuild trust in themselves and others. I provide a safe, supportive space where we can explore your story, identify patterns, and work toward lasting healing and personal growth at your own pace.
You may feel anxious, disconnected, or weighed down by past experiences that still affect your present. My clients often struggle with anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and communication in their relationships. They want to feel understood, gain emotional control, and rebuild trust in themselves and others. I provide a safe, supportive space where we can explore your story, identify patterns, and work toward lasting healing and personal growth at your own pace.
My work is rooted in Liberation Psychology, exploring how culture and power shape our experiences. I aim to create an inclusive, affirming space where all aspects of identity are honored as sources of strength and empowerment. A sense of playfulness is also a value I hold dear. I support clients from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds as they navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, stress, spirituality, and personal growth.
My work is rooted in Liberation Psychology, exploring how culture and power shape our experiences. I aim to create an inclusive, affirming space where all aspects of identity are honored as sources of strength and empowerment. A sense of playfulness is also a value I hold dear. I support clients from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds as they navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, stress, spirituality, and personal growth.
For 40 years, psychotherapy has been not just my profession but a way of understanding people. My work began in small expedition groups in near-extreme conditions, where steadiness, patience, and the ability to hear what remains unspoken were essential. I later continued my practice in New York, working with adults and couples facing stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. For over 30 years in the U.S., my focus has been individual and couples therapy. I offer a calm, grounded space where clients can regain stability and move toward lasting change.
For 40 years, psychotherapy has been not just my profession but a way of understanding people. My work began in small expedition groups in near-extreme conditions, where steadiness, patience, and the ability to hear what remains unspoken were essential. I later continued my practice in New York, working with adults and couples facing stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges. For over 30 years in the U.S., my focus has been individual and couples therapy. I offer a calm, grounded space where clients can regain stability and move toward lasting change.
Hi! I'm Shelly, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I am the owner/operator of The Therapy Spot Mental Health Counseling PLLC. I specialize in Mental Health Disorders as well as Substance Abuse Disorders in individuals from all walks of life and from ages 12 and up. I do work with children under the age of 12 on a case by case basis.
Hi! I'm Shelly, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I am the owner/operator of The Therapy Spot Mental Health Counseling PLLC. I specialize in Mental Health Disorders as well as Substance Abuse Disorders in individuals from all walks of life and from ages 12 and up. I do work with children under the age of 12 on a case by case basis.
Therapy can feel incredibly overwhelming for a variety of reasons – whether it is your first session, or your hundredth. My goal as a therapist is to make you feel comfortable, safe, and cared for. I greatly value the relationship I have with each of my clients, as it sets the foundation for the success of the work we will do together. I tailor my approach uniquely to each of my clients, but woven through all my sessions and interactions is a mix of compassion, encouragement, psychoeducation, and sometimes a little bit of humor (life is hard enough, don’t you think?).
Therapy can feel incredibly overwhelming for a variety of reasons – whether it is your first session, or your hundredth. My goal as a therapist is to make you feel comfortable, safe, and cared for. I greatly value the relationship I have with each of my clients, as it sets the foundation for the success of the work we will do together. I tailor my approach uniquely to each of my clients, but woven through all my sessions and interactions is a mix of compassion, encouragement, psychoeducation, and sometimes a little bit of humor (life is hard enough, don’t you think?).
If being melancholic, neurotic, unmotivated; having anxiety, depressive moods, obsessive thinking, nightmares; feeling displaced, feeling shame, unbearable emotional hurt, loss, feeling driven by fear are your obstacles to reach optimal way of being in this complex world, therapy is the best journey to take to get help. Benefits of taking that journey with me are that I know how to wellcome, nurture and bring to awareness human potentials to help ourselves through unleashing our own unique creative powers to resolve problems even when they are hidden in our subconscious mind.
If being melancholic, neurotic, unmotivated; having anxiety, depressive moods, obsessive thinking, nightmares; feeling displaced, feeling shame, unbearable emotional hurt, loss, feeling driven by fear are your obstacles to reach optimal way of being in this complex world, therapy is the best journey to take to get help. Benefits of taking that journey with me are that I know how to wellcome, nurture and bring to awareness human potentials to help ourselves through unleashing our own unique creative powers to resolve problems even when they are hidden in our subconscious mind.
My intention as a psychotherapist is to create a safe and supportive environment in which people can learn and share more about themselves, and in so doing, ease their suffering and create possibilities of positive movement and change in their lives. My work is grounded in a relational and psychodynamic approach. I bring an awareness of the deep impact of the past, and am attuned to building a respectful and collaborative relationship. My practice is diverse, with specializations in trauma focused psychotherapy and couples therapy.
My intention as a psychotherapist is to create a safe and supportive environment in which people can learn and share more about themselves, and in so doing, ease their suffering and create possibilities of positive movement and change in their lives. My work is grounded in a relational and psychodynamic approach. I bring an awareness of the deep impact of the past, and am attuned to building a respectful and collaborative relationship. My practice is diverse, with specializations in trauma focused psychotherapy and couples therapy.
Dr. LaBode-Richman is dually trained and specialized in psychotherapy treatment and neuropsychological assessment. She enjoys working with clients across the lifespan and is able to offer state-of-the-art services in both English and Spanish.
Dr. LaBode-Richman is dually trained and specialized in psychotherapy treatment and neuropsychological assessment. She enjoys working with clients across the lifespan and is able to offer state-of-the-art services in both English and Spanish.
I view therapy as a collaborative process—one where your voice is central and your experiences are met with openness, respect, and compassion. I believe therapy begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and emotionally safe. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, major life transitions, relationship challenges, or seeking greater clarity and personal growth, we will work together to help you build a life that feels more aligned, empowered, and authentically yours.
I view therapy as a collaborative process—one where your voice is central and your experiences are met with openness, respect, and compassion. I believe therapy begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and emotionally safe. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, major life transitions, relationship challenges, or seeking greater clarity and personal growth, we will work together to help you build a life that feels more aligned, empowered, and authentically yours.
Laura Lojacono
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, TF-CBT, CSAT
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10017
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist with a specialty in victimology, I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions that feel overwhelming. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered — especially during life’s most difficult moments.
I approach therapy with warmth, compassion and a genuine interest in your story. Whether you're coping with the aftermath of trauma or struggling with everyday challenges, I’m here to walk alongside you with care and understanding.
As a therapist with a specialty in victimology, I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions that feel overwhelming. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel seen, heard, and empowered — especially during life’s most difficult moments.
I approach therapy with warmth, compassion and a genuine interest in your story. Whether you're coping with the aftermath of trauma or struggling with everyday challenges, I’m here to walk alongside you with care and understanding.
Solamente sesiones por videoconferencia o teléfono. El psicoanálisis se centra en descubrir y resolver los conflictos inconscientes que determinan nuestros problemas. Soy un psicoanalista con 30 años de experiencia, originalmente formado en psicología en el extranjero y luego licenciado como consejero de salud mental en Nueva York. Mi estilo de práctica se caracteriza por la escucha analítica y el apoyo emocional. Te escucharé para ayudarte a que tú te escuches, analizando tu propio discurso, respetando tus tiempos, tu cultura y tus valores.
Solamente sesiones por videoconferencia o teléfono. El psicoanálisis se centra en descubrir y resolver los conflictos inconscientes que determinan nuestros problemas. Soy un psicoanalista con 30 años de experiencia, originalmente formado en psicología en el extranjero y luego licenciado como consejero de salud mental en Nueva York. Mi estilo de práctica se caracteriza por la escucha analítica y el apoyo emocional. Te escucharé para ayudarte a que tú te escuches, analizando tu propio discurso, respetando tus tiempos, tu cultura y tus valores.
Seeking someone to speak to can be the first step to improving your mental health. It can be difficult, but it can be an illuminating experience to look deeper within yourself. Speaking with someone can eliminate the feeling of being alone, and provide you with the support you need to work toward developing coping skills and explore how to make yourself live the life you want to live. As a first-generation Indo-Caribbean woman, I have learned to acknowledge and welcome the delights and difficulties of a multicultural identity. One of these very difficulties is the avoidance of addressing mental health.
Seeking someone to speak to can be the first step to improving your mental health. It can be difficult, but it can be an illuminating experience to look deeper within yourself. Speaking with someone can eliminate the feeling of being alone, and provide you with the support you need to work toward developing coping skills and explore how to make yourself live the life you want to live. As a first-generation Indo-Caribbean woman, I have learned to acknowledge and welcome the delights and difficulties of a multicultural identity. One of these very difficulties is the avoidance of addressing mental health.
My ideal client is open and engaged during treatment. They come to session ready to talk, process and explore their emotions and events happening in their lives. They are ready for change and are willing to work through their challenges and obstacles.
My ideal client is open and engaged during treatment. They come to session ready to talk, process and explore their emotions and events happening in their lives. They are ready for change and are willing to work through their challenges and obstacles.
Through attentive sessions, I assist my clients in making sense of their life experiences, identifying their strengths and overcoming limiting beliefs they may hold about themselves. I utilize integrative therapy, which includes incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness into therapy sessions.
Through attentive sessions, I assist my clients in making sense of their life experiences, identifying their strengths and overcoming limiting beliefs they may hold about themselves. I utilize integrative therapy, which includes incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness into therapy sessions.
My practice focuses on: ·Psychotherapy for individuals across the life span (children, adolescents and adults), as well as for families and couples. As a therapist, I seeks to help individuals bring meaning, words and expression to their experiences that resist easy understanding. I work collaboratively to create a language for unexamined feelings and to create a space and time for their exploration, reflection and examination. ·Comprehensive neuropsychological, psychodiagnostic, educational and psychological evaluations for children (5 and up), adolescents and adults. This process serves to highlight strengths as well as clarify whether there are any learning/cognitive and/or psychological issues.
My practice focuses on: ·Psychotherapy for individuals across the life span (children, adolescents and adults), as well as for families and couples. As a therapist, I seeks to help individuals bring meaning, words and expression to their experiences that resist easy understanding. I work collaboratively to create a language for unexamined feelings and to create a space and time for their exploration, reflection and examination. ·Comprehensive neuropsychological, psychodiagnostic, educational and psychological evaluations for children (5 and up), adolescents and adults. This process serves to highlight strengths as well as clarify whether there are any learning/cognitive and/or psychological issues.
In my many years of advanced study and clinical work I have developed a practical, solution-oriented approach to mental health treatment. I believe that no one treatment model or therapeutic approach works for everyone. My extensive experience and rigorous training have enabled me to integrate numerous approaches to tailor treatments to the needs of each client's unique experiences and circumstances. I blend numerous therapeutic models and approaches- or stick to just one- depending on the person I am working with and the goals they have for our work together.
In my many years of advanced study and clinical work I have developed a practical, solution-oriented approach to mental health treatment. I believe that no one treatment model or therapeutic approach works for everyone. My extensive experience and rigorous training have enabled me to integrate numerous approaches to tailor treatments to the needs of each client's unique experiences and circumstances. I blend numerous therapeutic models and approaches- or stick to just one- depending on the person I am working with and the goals they have for our work together.
I have over a decade of experience treating individuals for trauma. I take a trauma-informed approach from multiple models; including motivational interviewing; prolonged exposure therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy to create a therapeutic, collaborative experience tailored toward each individual clients needs.
I have over a decade of experience treating individuals for trauma. I take a trauma-informed approach from multiple models; including motivational interviewing; prolonged exposure therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy to create a therapeutic, collaborative experience tailored toward each individual clients needs.
Choosing a therapist for yourself or your family in NYC can be a daunting task. I specialize in work with children, teens, and adults and am here to help you with this process as all individuals can benefit from talking with someone who is honest, direct, and compassionate.
Choosing a therapist for yourself or your family in NYC can be a daunting task. I specialize in work with children, teens, and adults and am here to help you with this process as all individuals can benefit from talking with someone who is honest, direct, and compassionate.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step? If so, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. Therapy can be a space to slow down, explore what’s been weighing on you, and begin to shift the patterns that are holding you back.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step? If so, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. Therapy can be a space to slow down, explore what’s been weighing on you, and begin to shift the patterns that are holding you back.
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Forensic Psychology Therapists
How does forensic psychology work?
Forensic psychology works by providing those in the legal system with expert information about psychology and behavior that they wouldn’t otherwise have. Forensic psychologists do this through a range of services—conducting psychological assessments for court cases, assisting police officers with investigations, providing expert opinion, helping with mediation, and providing mental health care to victims or perpetrators of crimes.
Can a forensic psychologist help with child custody cases?
Yes. In the event that it’s needed, an attorney or judge may appoint a forensic psychologist to provide an assessment and recommendation. This process involves multiple interviews with the child, the parent (or parents), and sometimes others. The psychologist assesses the parent’s mental health, strengths and weaknesses, and parenting practices to understand what’s in the child’s best interest. They then complete a report with recommendations based on their assessment.
Do forensic psychologists help solve crimes?
In some cases they do. For example, criminal profiling involves collaborating with law enforcement officers to construct a profile of a perpetrator based on psychology, personality, and behavior as suggested by the crime in order to focus the investigation. They may also offer expert input on subjects related to a case such as deception, false confessions, and the reliability of testimony based on eyewitness accounts.
How long do people typically work with a forensic psychologist?
The length of time an individual works with a forensic psychologist depends on the relevant service. For example, if a forensic psychologist is conducting a psychological assessment for a court case, this may take one to two sessions to complete (although they can be more extensive). If the forensic psychologist is providing therapy to someone accused or convicted of a crime, treatment may last for several months or more.