Teletherapy for 11101

Hi, I applaud you for taking this step. As a therapist, it's not just about addressing symptoms, but to hold space for all the human emotional experiences. I believe that trust and support are important foundations to our therapeutic relationship. As a second-generation Asian-American, I embrace a learning mindset that encompasses multicultural, intergenerational and intersectional contexts. I offer support in a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma and eating disorders.

You want and need to feel better. I help you discover how your thoughts and actions take you away from yourself. I practice from an open, honest, and non-judgmental point of view. As a therapist, I consider us as whole and valuable right now, but with barriers to experiencing ourselves or life in this way. When human beings are supported like this, soon things can feel better and change is possible. Patients come to see me for guidance with relationships to others and themselves, important choices, life transitions, everyday stress and living fully.

I provide a safe space to help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their values, beliefs and desires and support them in leading more fulfilling lives. I have experience working with clients navigating a range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, low self-worth, addiction, relationship issues and career/ life transitions. I work primarily with adolescents and adults.

Taking the first steps in therapy can be overwhelming and anxiety-provoking, but I am here to support you. Many of us may have experienced life challenges and obstacles that get in our way of being able to be our best selves. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relational issues, life transitions, or trauma, I strive to provide you with a safe, welcoming, non-judgmental space where you can be your genuine self and be able to feel empowered. We will work together to gain insight and awareness of your current stressors, barriers, and unwanted thoughts and develop healthy coping skills.

My approach is goal-oriented and integrated – pulling from multiple disciplines like Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solutions Focused Therapy. While keeping the individual’s needs in mind, an intentional humanistic approach remains at the forefront. Ultimately we’re going to need to have a meaningful relationship if we’re going to create change.

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.

I specialize in offering mind-body practices and can integrate breath work, mindfulness practices, gentle movement and meditation to help calm and regulate the nervous system, manage stress and prevent burnout. I will support you in finding the best ways to reach your goals and to recognize your own strengths. I work with a wide range of people in various stages of their lifecycle from young children and families to people in hospice care at the end of life.

I’m a Vietnamese, Queer, Buddhist, refugee, cisgender woman with a passion to help others relieve their life stressors, which has been heightened by COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing racism/injustice, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia, climate change, wars, violence, and unrest in our world. Life stressors can cause a lot of suffering for people by placing strains on their mental and/or physical health, interpersonal relationships, and finances. Let’s work together to create a happier, stronger and more resilient version of you.

I warmly welcome individuals seeking culturally inclusive, strengths-based therapy. Whether it's depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions, I'm here to empower your healing journey. As a first-generation American, I understand how culture, family dynamics, and intergenerational factors impact stress. Growing up in a family shaped by the Cambodian genocide's trauma, I deeply grasp culture, identity, and mental health's intricate interplay. My experiences fuel my dedication to helping individuals navigate trauma, acculturation, and resilience.

Healing starts when we know what to heal from, believe that we can heal, and connect with our inner and external resources to heal. As a relational therapist, I support individuals, couples and families in navigating life transitions and cross-cultural issues, managing mental health symptoms, processing shame, guilt, and loss, improving communication and intimacy, and addressing the impact of systemic oppression on our sense of self and our relationships. I'm committed to supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community. Together we discover and embrace your authentic self, release your inner strengths for personal and relational growth.

If you have found yourself here, I applaud you for taking the first step on your healing journey. Using a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach, I will help you grow into the most fulfilled and authentic version of yourself by addressing your psychological wellness on a holistic level. Together we will explore the interactions between trauma and the body, mind, and soul, and develop the tools and skills that will help you transcend your trauma and use these painful experiences as a pathway to resilience and strength.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for working with people through all of life’s obstacles and challenges. From depression, life transitions, relationships, anxiety or just needing someone to talk to, I will be there to provide a safe, empathetic, and engaging space. I focus on making clients feel listened to, identifying their strengths, and working towards their goals. I have experience working with adults 18-65+ years of age.

My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive environment for folks to explore their gender and sexuality. Perhaps you identify as queer, bisexual, lesbian, gay, pansexual, asexual, trans, nonbinary, agender, poly, kinky, something else, everything, and/or nothing at all. You deserve to have a space where you can learn more about the different parts of yourself without judgment. As a queer person who has sought out therapy myself, I know how challenging it can be to find an affirming therapist. Even if your identity isn’t central to your therapeutic goals, know that every part of you will be welcome in our work.

Life does not come with instructions and sometimes we need help mapping out where we want to be, and how to get there. Although you may feel lost and tied of “recalculating” we can help you can find your destination and reach your happy place. We will work together to give you the tools to start making the necessary changes to help you live life instead of existing.

Do you ask yourself: Why do I keep drowning in the silence of my pain, fearing judgment, when screaming for help could be my lifeline? If so, it might be time to schedule a therapy session. Depression and anxiety present pervasive challenges impacting daily life. Individuals with depression experience persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in once-enjoyable activities. Anxiety manifests as excessive worry, fear, and heightened stress. It’s up to you to learn to understand yourself, acquire tools and skills needed to overcome fear of judgment, loneliness, or self-doubt.

Shamara’s sessions fosters a collaborative relationship that assists clients in gaining self-awareness, understanding the possibility of change and steps for obtaining an optimal level of wellness and stability. Through trauma-informed approaches, CBT, mindfulness practices, parent aide, play-therapy, sessions are judgement free and affirming. An environment where it's okay to not have it all figured out or to feel like you have it all figured out.

I have over 15 years of experience practicing mindful living, meditation, and instructing others in mindfulness-based practices, before as a Buddhist monk, and now as a mental health counselor. I specialize in helping people manage their anxiety, depression, cravings, and anger, as well as problematic judgment and rumination. I’m skilled at helping my clients clarify their life direction. I’m bilingual, speaking Mandarin as well as English, and I have years of counseling experience working with Chinese-Americans.

Thank you for visiting my page! I offer a mixture of talk therapy, hypnotherapy and Reiki. I take a compassionate and holistic approach and believe that every person has the tools within to heal. In our sessions, we will create a healing container together, where you can explore the conscious and unconscious ways that oppression and stagnation are showing up in your life.

I believe in a genuine partnership between a therapist and client and aim to create a safe space full of empathy and curiosity. I find myself drawn to helping people find the tools to more successfully communicate with those they hold dear. There are many unique facets to our individual lives, and each piece has helped to create the person, people, and family that surrounds us today. Approaching therapy with a Marriage and Family Therapy background simply means that I view each individual as part of a whole system, with many influences at play. Family, chosen relationships, and society all affect the choices we make.