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Ayanna Obando

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a licensed therapist who specializes in working with adults healing from childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and attachment wounds. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship patterns that feel hard to break, or a persistent sense of not feeling “good enough,” you’re not alone—and therapy can help.

My approach to therapy

My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and compassionate. I believe that early experiences shape how we see ourselves and connect with others, and that healing happens when we begin to understand those patterns and gently shift them. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore what’s been weighing on you and build the tools you need to move forward with more clarity, self-trust, and connection.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is all about getting to know you. I’ll ask some questions about what’s bringing you to therapy, your history, and what you’re hoping to work on. There’s no pressure to share everything all at once—this is your space, and we’ll go at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

It’s also a chance for you to get a sense of how I work and ask any questions you might have. The relationship between therapist and client is important, and I want you to feel safe, seen, and supported.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSEd (Master of Science in Education) at St. John’s University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at St. John’s University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Humanistic, Attachment Based, Play, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English