- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship communication
- Life transitions
About Dorisa
She draws on both clinical training and prior work experience in high-demand professional settings. That background helps her understand the pressures of work, finances, and daily responsibilities. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as talking through feelings that get in the way of decisions.
Her approach is interactive and direct. She helps people improve communication, build confidence, and develop healthier patterns in relationships and daily routines. She also works with trauma, self-esteem concerns, and multicultural issues, and welcomes LGBTQ+ clients.
In sessions she balances listening with concrete strategies. That can mean practicing new ways to speak up, testing small changes, or looking at patterns that repeat across relationships. The aim is to help clients make manageable shifts while handling everyday demands.
For someone worried about life purpose or midlife questions, she offers a practical, experience-informed perspective. People who need help with attachment worries, caregiver stress, or money and financial concerns can explore those topics in ordinary, actionable terms.
License and NPI on record
- LMHC
- New York · 017403
- NPI
- 1205795325
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques include focused work on communication skills. This involves practicing how to state needs, set boundaries, and respond differently in difficult conversations. It is useful for relationship problems, commitment worries, and family of origin issues.Another common approach is processing past difficult experiences with careful pacing. That work helps people reduce the ways trauma and shame shape daily reactions and relationship patterns. It can support work on self-esteem, attachment issues, and isolation.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a few practical techniques first, then shifting focus as needs change.
Practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and cutting travel time. Remote sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities, or to choose shorter check-ins when needed. The exact session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking to understand how sessions will be scheduled and conducted.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include life purpose, midlife crisis, and financial or caregiver stress.
How would she approach feeling stuck or unsure about next steps?
She uses a practical, interactive style that combines listening with concrete steps. Sessions often include communication work, confidence building, and looking at repeating patterns that affect decision making.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of clinical experience and prior years working in high-demand professional environments. That mix informs how she addresses work-related stress and life decisions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York. She practices out of New York state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure how sessions are held.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
Good to know
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