Jennifer Ritchie, LMHC — Therapist in New York

Hi there, I'm Jennifer!

Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and you don’t have to have everything figured out before beginning. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or ready for something to feel different, I’d be honored to walk alongside you and help you take the next step at a pace that feels safe and supportive.

My focus

I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, life transitions, relationship stress, and self-esteem concerns. I provide a compassionate, trauma-informed space where clients can feel understood, build coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and work toward meaningful goals at a pace that feels supportive.

My approach

My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I adapt therapy to your needs, offering space to process, practical coping skills, and evidence-based tools. Together, we’ll create meaningful goals and build steps toward healing, resilience, and emotional balance.

My communication style

I communicate with warmth, honesty, and compassion. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe, respected, and understood, while also feeling gently encouraged to build insight, practice new skills, and take meaningful steps forward. I prefer to meet clients where they are at in terms of their goals and treatment.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a provider grew from a deep belief in the healing power of feeling seen, heard, and supported. Over time, my work with individuals, families, and communities deepened my commitment to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care that honors each client’s unique story and pace of healing.

My goals for you

I help clients set goals by exploring what they want to feel, change, or strengthen. Together, we create realistic goals and use reflection, coping skills, practice, and gentle accountability to support progress. We also check in often to make sure therapy stays helpful and aligned.

Our first session

In our first session, we’ll begin building trust and comfort while exploring what brings you to therapy and what you hope may feel different. Together, we’ll identify meaningful goals and discuss support, coping tools, or skills that may help you move forward at a pace that feels safe.

I identify as...

Female
Christian, Spiritual

Expertise

Focus populations

Single Mother

Body Positivity

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Centivo

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Clinical Health Services, Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Medaille University and a Master in Counseling from Mercy College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jennifer Ritchie