LMHC, 5 years of experience
My name is Latanya. I am a licensed mental counselor in New York. I completed my studies at NYU and have worked and interned in various settings. They range from community preventive work to private practice. Currently, I primarily serve adult individuals and couples. I aim to create a warm and inviting environment, that way my client feels safe and comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings.
In the first session, it truly is all about you. I aim to learn as much as possible about you. This sets the foundation because I am then able to better serve you as the therapeutic relationship strengthens.
I believe my demeanor and willingness to engage with my client in a very authentic way. I am not a clinician who solely listens. I try to make sessions resemble conversations. A conversation where we are both engaged in trying to identify a solution for whatever you may be facing.
I have the most experience working with individuals transitioning into "true" adulthood. Think recent graduates or those in their early to mid-20s trying to figure things out. Ultimately, I enjoy helping anyone who is at a crossroads or a major transition point in life. Change can be intimidating at any age or stage in life.
I primarily utilize the tenets like establishing a strong therapeutic relationship, setting goals, being culturally appropriate, and collaborating with clients. In order to urge change principles like challenging core beliefs, identifying and reframing negative automatic thoughts, and familiarizing clients with the various cognitive distortions that hinder change.
In addition to CBT, I integrate a variety of modalities that include but are not limited to psychodynamic, person-centered, and strength-based therapy. I find that there isn't a one size fits all method, therefore I do my best to be familiar with a variety of methods.
2 ratings with written reviews
April 29, 2025
She made me feel that she understood my situation and that I was succeeding in the work that I’ve done.
April 14, 2025
I look forward to my sessions as they are always helpful with managing my life. I appreciate the concern with my health.