Aleza Horowitz

You're probably managing just fine by most measures. But if you're a high-functioning professional or student who's quietly exhausted, anxious, or burning out beneath the surface, you've found someone who understands. I specialize in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, and burnout. With over seven years of clinical experience rooted in crisis intervention work, I've developed a practical, grounded understanding of how people cope under real pressure. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) with an MSW from Fordham University. I bring both clinical expertise and genuine understanding of high-demand environments. My goal is to help you move from surviving to actually feeling like yourself again. If that lands, I'd love to connect!

My clinical approach draws on evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care, tailored to each client’s needs and pace. I use strength based interventions, working collaboratively with clients to identify coping skills and set meaningful goals. I view the client as the expert on their own life, and myself as a supportive guide along the way. My style is direct yet curious, and my practice is grounded in unconditional positive regard and a non-judgemental stance.

Your first session is about creating a foundation — for me to understand you, and for you to get a feel for whether we’re a good fit. I’ll ask about what’s bringing you to therapy now, relevant history, and what you’re hoping will be different in your life as a result of our work together. This isn’t an interrogation; it’s a conversation, and you’re welcome to share at whatever pace feels comfortable.

I aim to create a space that feels direct and honest, but never judgmental. You won’t get platitudes from me — you’ll get someone who listens closely, asks thoughtful questions, and treats you as the expert on your own life. My job is to bring clinical tools and an outside perspective; yours is to bring your lived experience.

By the end of our first session, my goal is for us to walk away with:

• A shared understanding of what’s bringing you to therapy and what’s been hardest lately

• An initial sense of your goals — whether that’s reducing anxiety, addressing burnout, improving mood, or something less defined yet

• A collaborative starting point for treatment, which may include early coping strategies you can use right away

• A clear sense of how we’ll work together going forward, including frequency and approach