If anxiety, depression, or substance use has started to run your days, you do not have to sort it out alone. I'm Sasha, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and Advanced Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York. I work with children, teens, adults, and seniors, and I'd be glad to start wherever you are.
Therapy with me is practical and collaborative. We start by getting clear on what is going on and what you want to change. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you spot the thoughts that fuel anxiety and depression and try new responses, and Motivational Interviewing to explore your own reasons for change, which matters most when substance use or addiction is part of the picture. With children and teens, I also draw on play-based and child-parent approaches. I work with trauma and PTSD, panic, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief or loss, domestic violence, stress management, and family and relationship issues. Sessions are by secure video for clients anywhere in New York.
In our first session we will talk about what brought you in, what you have already tried, and what you hope will change. There is no pressure to have it all figured out, and you set the pace. We will leave with a clear first step and a plan for the next few weeks, whether that means tools for anxiety, steadier mood, or support around substance use. My hope is that you walk out feeling heard, understood, and a little lighter.
