I’m Theo Bizimana, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Daystar University in Nairobi, Kenya, and an Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling from the University at Buffalo. I bring more than 17 years of experience supporting individuals and communities, including over 11 years of work focused on community trauma in East Africa and 6 years of clinical experience in the United States.
I believe healing is not something you have to do alone. As an African proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, walk together.” Life can be an unpredictable journey, and when the challenges feel overwhelming, it can be hard to move forward on your own. My role is to walk alongside you, offering support, guidance, and practical tools as you work toward healing and growth.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in cultural humility. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment challenges, grief, relationship and conflict concerns, substance use, and self-harm. I strive to create a space where you feel understood, respected, and empowered throughout the therapy process.
I am fluent in Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Swahili, and French, and I’m happy to incorporate the language you feel most emotionally connected to in our work together.
In our first session, my focus is on helping you feel comfortable, understanding your needs and hopes, and exploring the steps we can take together toward recovery and lasting change.
