- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Relationship support
About Dorisa
Her background includes years working in a high-demand professional setting before moving into therapy. That experience shapes how she talks about work stress, financial pressures, and decisions about career or identity. She uses that perspective to help clients balance emotional needs with everyday responsibilities.
Sessions are collaborative and interactive. Dorisa helps people improve communication, build self-confidence, and process difficult experiences. She works with trauma, self-esteem concerns, and issues related to culture and identity, and aims to create an inclusive, respectful space for LGBTQ+ clients.
People often come to her when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next. In those conversations she focuses on practical steps and clearer options rather than complex theory. She pairs compassionate listening with tools people can try in daily life.
Based in New York with four years of clinical experience, Dorisa holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential. If you want to begin, use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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 care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically involve concrete methods to understand thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns. For example, a practical skills-based approach teaches tools for managing anxiety and stress, like breathing or thought-challenging exercises that help reduce overwhelm. A trauma-informed approach focuses on pacing, safety in sessions, and processing difficult memories in ways that feel manageable for the person.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to identify which techniques fit their goals and comfort level. Choices are revisited over time, so methods can change as progress or needs evolve.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since options were not specified in the biography. Online work can make scheduling easier and fit into busy lives, allowing sessions during a work break or between errands. Some formats also make it simpler to have shorter check-ins or to avoid being on camera when that helps concentration. Talk with the therapist when you match to decide how to shape the sessions to fit your routine and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dorisa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and issues related to trauma and self-esteem. Additional focuses include attachment, communication problems, and divorce and separation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, practical, and interactive. Sessions emphasize collaboration, clear steps, and tools clients can use between appointments.
What is her clinical background?
She brings four years of clinical experience and prior work in a high-demand professional environment that informs her understanding of work and financial stress.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as NY LMHC, and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to starting therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Good to know
Therapists listed here offer talking therapy online. It is not legal, financial or custody advice, and no therapist can promise how a separation or a relationship will turn out.
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