Larissa Boodhoo

LCSW (she/her)8 years of experienceNext available
5.0 (9)
Warm
Authentic
Empowering

Experience with clients like you

of clients are young adults

50% of clients are young adults

of clients are women

65% of clients are women

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.

My experience allows me to work with clients to identify the root causes for their challenges and create a plan to achieve personal goals.

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.

First session

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.

Strengths

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.

Ideal clients

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.

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.

Location

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions
165 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570, Suite 119

Identifies as

  • Asian / Asian American

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Child or Adolescent

  • Life Transitions

Other specialties

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression

  • Family Conflict

  • Gambling Addiction

  • Peer Relationships

  • Self Esteem

  • Substance Misuse

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

  • New YorkLicense 097930

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Medicare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Anthem

  • Independence Blue Cross

  • Independence Administrators

  • Anthem - Medicare

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare

  • Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

  • Independence Keystone 65 HMO

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • 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/Optum - Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

  • UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (9)2 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 25-34Review shared after session 1 with Larissa
March 24, 2025

Thanks again!!!

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Larissa
Schedule 60 min