Dorisa Reyes, LMHC — Therapist in New York

Hi there, I'm Dorisa!

When anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life changes leave you overwhelmed or uncertain, it can be hard to know how to move forward. I offer a warm, practical, collaborative space to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and strengthen coping skills. If this feels like the right fit, I invite you to reach out.

My focus

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship or family concerns, work-related stress, and major life transitions. I have a particular interest in supporting women through challenges they may encounter across adulthood. I can help you understand what is keeping you stuck and develop a realistic path forward.

My approach

I draw from CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and other evidence-based approaches, adapting each session to your needs, experiences, and goals. We may explore patterns, reframe unhelpful thoughts, strengthen emotion regulation and communication, and practice strategies you can use to create meaningful change.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, respectful, and straightforward. I listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and offer honest feedback while creating space for you to speak openly without fear of judgment. Sessions are interactive and conversational, and I will both support and gently challenge you as we work through difficult concerns.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist grew from a lifelong interest in psychology and human behavior, which I pursued through advanced academic study. After a high-pressure corporate career, I was drawn to providing therapy to support people more directly. I remain inspired by helping clients navigate life changes and build more fulfilling lives.

My goals for you

I see therapy as a collaborative partnership. We will work together to identify meaningful, realistic goals specific to the changes you want to make. We will break goals into manageable steps, recognize progress, and explore obstacles without judgment. As your needs change, we will revisit and adjust your goals to keep treatment relevant.

Our first session

In our first session, I will invite you to share what brings you to therapy, what has been happening, and what you hope will change. At a comfortable pace, we will explore your history, concerns, strengths, and priorities. You can ask questions as we begin to discover patterns, identify your needs, and consider how therapy can best support you.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Activation

Expressive Arts

Mindfulness-Based

Narrative

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 8 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Centivo

+ 12 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Science in Education (MS ED) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Bonaventure University, a Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Psychology (Education Psychology Specialization) from Walden University and a Masters of Arts (MA) in Psychology from The New School.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Dorisa Reyes