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Dara Ritter

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a compassionate, non-judgmental therapist and I believe that everyone deserves a helping hand. I believe that we all have the ability to reframe our thinking and change our own narratives in order to find peace and happiness. We will work together to ensure that you learn how to adjust and cope with difficult situations, and I will provide you with specific techniques to achieve your goals!

My approach to therapy

I specialize in reducing anxiety and depression, learning how to adjust to changes and transitions as well as improving relationships through trust building and effective communication. My clients have shown great improvement in feeling less anxious, having healthier relationships, better sleep, higher self-esteem, and being able to focus better.

What you can expect from me

I believe in empowering my clients to discover their inner strengths and to provide them with the tools needed to reach their full potential. I believe in a strength-based, client-centered therapy session where I will listen carefully, be judgement free, and guide my clients so that they can achieve their goals and become the best person they can be!

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Holistic, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Alfred University, MSEd (Master of Science in Education) at Hunter College, School of Social Work
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey), 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Depression, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Structural Family, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, French