Rhonda Kontner, LMHC — Therapist in New York

Hi there, I'm Rhonda!

I work with adults with ADHD, anxiety, stress, and depression, as well as on general mental health issues and pathways to personal growth and elevated self-esteem. I also work with children and families on behavioral issues and provide assistance with relationships, including navigating family separations.

My focus

Many of my patients have been adults diagnosed with ADHD later in life. I assist in helping them to set up systems enabling them to function optimally at work and in relationships. I also treat patients with anxiety and depression. I can provide support and treatment for students with special needs, learning difficulties, and behavioral issues.

My approach

I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I feel it's important that we be partners in therapy and developing goals for treatment. I also advise on healthy lifestyles and mindfulness.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, direct, and caring. I try to be non-judgmental. I support my patients and want them to feel better through therapy as well as in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. I am available to my patients if they are in crisis.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been drawn to helping people. I am an adult with ADHD and developed strategies that I was able to use at work and personally, and have assisted patients in developing their own systems. During the pandemic, I treated patients who were suffering from anxiety and depression.

My goals for you

Since I use CBT, it promotes the setting of goals in therapy. Goals would be developed together, reviewed, and modified periodically as progress is made.

Our first session

During the first session, some time will be spent getting to know you and what drew you to therapy at this time. This time will be spent trying to build a connection between us. Everyone is different, and I try to listen to you to determine what might work better for you.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Jewish

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Play Therapy

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Educators

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in School Psychology from City University of New York (1985) and a Master of Science (MS) in School Psychology from Queens College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Rhonda Kontner