Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 49 insurances. Specializes in Life Transitions, Anxiety, Child or Adolescent and 7 more.
Larissa Boodhoo
(she/her)
About me
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). I received my Masters in Social Work from Adelphi University and have been in practice for 8 years. I guide clients through life transitions and help them to grow and heal into the best versions of themselves. I believe that therapy can provide the guidance necessary to work through transitions and ultimately, reach your utmost potential. I work collaboratively with clients and utilize a client-centered, strengths-based approach to help them feel empowered to reach their personal goals. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and welcoming environment, where clients are supported and guided through this process.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we will begin with brief introductions and then leap into specific challenges that have brought you to therapy. We will discuss your personal goals and expectations; this will us to work collaboratively to create a plan tailored to your goals.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
With over 8 years of experience working adolescents, young adults and adults, I have developed skills to work with clients in a way that allow them to feel empowered in their own therapeutic process. I believe it is important for clients to feel as though they are taking charge of their growth and healing. My experience allows me to work with clients to identify the root causes for their challenges and create a plan to achieve personal goals.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I have experience working with adolescents, young adults and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, family conflict and addiction issues. I work with clients who are internally motivated to heal and grow. I help clients learn how to cope with life transitions.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Life Transitions
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Gambling Addiction
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Substance Misuse
Identifies as
Asian / Asian American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
New York
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize CBT to help clients understand how their thoughts and feelings impact their behaviors. CBT allows for growth in personal insight about why we are the way we are and why we behave the way we do.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing allows clients to feel empowered and in control of their therapy. I find it an essential when working with adolescents and young adults.
Strength-Based
I believe that everyone has strengths. Although clients may have difficulty identifying what their strengths are, I utilize my role as a therapist to guide them to uncover those strengths and utilize them to aid in the therapeutic process.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I utilize a person-centered approach as I believe it is important for client's to be in control of their own goals and therapy. As a therapist, my goals is to help clients to feel empowered in taking control of their lives and making steps towards achieving their goals.
2 ratings with written reviews
November 7, 2025
First session with Larissa was great. She focused mostly on getting to understand me and my background. Asked a ton of great questions and was clear about next steps.
Verified client, age 25-34
March 24, 2025
Thanks again!!!