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Rita Lekhtsikava

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I offer a supportive space where you can identify and challenge difficult thoughts and emotions while developing effective coping strategies for life's stressors. I work with high performing individuals navigating major life transitions, career burnout, depression, anxiety, substance use and trauma to help them feel more confident and centered.

My approach to therapy

My focus is on guiding you through the pressures of work stress, career burnout, anxiety, frustration, anger or grief, and improving emotion regulation, self-worth, assertiveness, and quality of relationships. I believe a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful work, and I approach each session with honesty, compassion, and care. My goal is to support real, lasting change and help you feel more grounded, empowered, and in control of your life through reflection, gentle challenging, and an emphasis on your strengths.

What you can expect from me

In our first session we will explore what brought you to therapy and determine what would be most helpful for your journey. We’ll clarify a few goals together and identify what would feel most supportive to focus on first.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at New York University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Universtiy of California, Irvine
  • License type
    LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Strength-Based, Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English