Atika Buchanan, LCSW — Therapist in New York

Hi there, I'm Atika!

Are life stressors impacting your current functioning and negatively impacting your personal and professional relationships? Are you feeling overwhelmed with day-to-day life to the point where you are lost and forget self-care? Have you lost interest in things that once brought you joy?

My focus

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression , life stressors? As a minority woman I understand how some cultural aspects and stigma towards therapy can hinder us from wanting to start the journey toward healing. I believe we all deserve to take up space in the world, to be seen, heard and most importantly to feel safe.

My approach

My goal is to create a space where you will not be judged and unconditionally supported as we navigate through your concerns ,fears and goals you want to set for yourself. I believe that you are the expert on your life and will bring my expertise in CBT therapy to collaboratively find the the balance that you seek in order to being the journey.

My communication style

I practice direct, clear open communication. In every session, you will be met with kindness, unconditional positive regard and sometimes humor.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey into therapy began early on working with survivors of abuse and realizing the strength and reliance they had . This empowered me to becoming a bridge for those on a healing journey.

My goals for you

Together we will set attainable goals that matter to you, whether that’s improving relationships, building self-esteem, or pursuing personal growth. You will do some hard work, but you won't be doing it alone. I will be there to help guide you along the way.

Our first session

Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. It’s normal to feel nervous—therapy is a process we’ll build together over time. We’ll move at your pace, one step at a time, and I’ll be here to guide you throughout.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Mindfulness-Based

+ 4 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

Racial Justice

Single Mother

Gay

Lesbian

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 12 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Adelphi University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Atika Buchanan