Anika Castang, LCSW — Therapist in New York

Hi there, I'm Anika!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CASAC-T who provides warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental care for adolescents and adults. I use CBT, ACT and Motivational Interviewing to help clients build coping skills, navigate stress and create meaningful, lasting change.

My focus

I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, life transitions, relationship stress and co-occurring disorders. I support clients in building coping skills, improving emotional wellness and navigating complex personal and family challenges.

My approach

My approach is collaborative, compassionate and practical. I strive to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and accepted. I’m a warm, sincere, curious and nonjudgmental listener who helps clients build insight, strengthen coping skills and move toward their goals at their own pace.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, supportive, and direct. I prioritize active listening and creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable being themselves. I value curiosity, collaboration, honesty and meeting clients where they are.

My journey to mental healthcare

My experiences working in crisis services, community mental health, schools and substance use treatment showed me the importance of compassionate, accessible care. I was drawn to this work by a desire to support people through difficult moments and help them feel empowered and understood.

My goals for you

I help clients identify realistic goals and break them into manageable steps. Using CBT, ACT and Motivational Interviewing, we explore patterns, build coping skills, strengthen motivation and develop practical strategies that support meaningful and lasting change.

Our first session

The first session is a supportive conversation focused on getting to know you, your experiences and your goals. I create a warm and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel comfortable asking questions, sharing openly and beginning the process at their own pace.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Motivational Interviewing

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 8 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Body Positivity

Racial Justice

Single Mother

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 17 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Silberman School of Social Work.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Anika Castang