Richard Zekaria

Hi, my name is Richard. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, and I hold a master's in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. I work with adults, couples, seniors, and teens who feel stuck in life, whether that's anxiety that pulls on you, a low mood you can't quite explain, tension at home, or anger that's costing you more than it should. I especially focus on working with men who are first timers to therapy and aren't sure therapy is "for them." Let's have a chat and see if things might make a little more sense afterwards.

I start with you, not with a technique, and I'll always bring it back to you. My roots are psychodynamic, so I'm curious about the patterns underneath what's happening now. I also use practical, evidence-based tools like CBT, DBT, and ACT so you leave sessions with something you can actually use. With couples, I focus on breaking the cycles that keep you stuck and rebuilding how you talk to each other. My main approach rests in a judgment free, person centered connection that reminds you we are all on a journey of understanding.

You can expect a warm, direct, and judgment-free space. In our first sessions we'll get clear on what's bringing you in and what you want to be different, and then we'll build a plan together. Sessions are virtual. Expect a mix of real conversation and concrete next steps, with honest check-ins along the way about whether it's helping. I want you to know and feel that therapy is in your control, and that I'll be a guide and companion as you come to understand yourself and the world around you better.