LCSW, 10 years of experience
Hi there, I'm Rita. Are you feeling overwhelmed and not able to complete daily tasks? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? find any time for yourself? I am here to help you manage anxiety, depression, and challenges that have created a feeling of "no way out". Together, we can identify the obstacles and get back on track to begin feeling balanced again. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I also integrate mindfulness, motivational interviewing, holistic therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself. Whether you're dealing with being overwhelmed, relationship issues, or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to talk and express feelings and issues to help you heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!
In our first session together, we will start with brief introductions, then dive into specific challenges you are facing. This will help us create a tailored plan moving forward into following sessions.
My communication style is calm, friendly, and accommodating. I want my clients to feel as open and as comfortable talking with me about anything, and I take great pride in my ability to listen without judgment and with empathy. My journey to becoming a therapist I chose this profession as I have always been a person who helps others. I once needed help and reached out, I was led on this journey through my past and what I have been able to achieve. I have always known I would be helping people through difficult times as I was once helped. I enjoy seeing individuals become the best versions of themselves.
depression, anxiety, social issues, work, and some relationship issues, as well as trauma (sexual, emotional, physical)
I’ve been using CBT skills in my practice for the past three years. It’s helped dozens of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use CBT skills to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life.
I have also used ACT in my therapy as well as other Intergarted modalities which can help to serve a variety of symptoms, as no one person fits into the same "box" and therfore different approaches are necessary to help reach individal goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes accepting thoughts and feelings rather than trying to change them, while committing to actions that align with personal values. Built on 6 core principles Acceptance: Allowing thoughts and feelings to exist without judgment or the need to change them. Cognitive Defusion: Learning to detach from unhelpful thoughts and viewing them as mere words rather than truths. Being Present: Engaging fully in the current moment and experiencing life as it unfolds. Self as Context: Understanding oneself as a whole, rather than being defined by specific thoughts or feelings. Values: Identifying what is truly important in life and what one wants to stand for. Committed Action: Taking concrete steps towards living a life that aligns with one’s values. This is the foundation of learning self-love and acceptance in order to move foraward and build on a stronger YOU.
6 ratings with written reviews
July 14, 2025
Rita is an intelligent, personable, empathetic, open minded, educator that is goal driven with such a passion for my care in therapy. She is a great listener, pays attention to detail which has a tremendous impact on aiding in my day to day healing. She's helping me make slow changes, i.e. changing my thought process and loving and forgiving myself more without overwhelming me! She is an adaptable,passionate and talented therapist that empowers me and motivates me to improve my quality of llife!
May 22, 2025
Ot helped me actually be more open and let go of my past trauma and not keep holding on to it
May 17, 2025
Rita is the most empathetic person I’ve ever had the chance to meet, she is a girl’s girl and understood everything that I was going through right off the bat. I am so thankful for her and look forward to working with her in the future.