Larisa Esposito, MA, EdM, MHC-LP

Online Mental Health Therapist to NY Residents

Embark on a Journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation with Larisa Esposito

Ready to shed the heavy weight of old patterns, uncover who you truly want to become, and find genuine clarity? As a psychotherapist, I bring deep empathy and active engagement to create an alliance that feels entirely different from the other relationships in your life. I help clients slow down, make sense of what they’ve been carrying, and turn insight into lasting action.

Forget traditional, passive therapy where the counselor just sits back and nods. My approach is active, insightful, and designed to challenge you to grow. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, healing from past trauma, or navigating a major life transition, I will be your dedicated partner in exploration.

A Symphony of Therapeutic Approaches

I use a tailored collection of evidence-based frameworks to match your unique needs:

• Psychodynamic Therapy: To delve into the root of your challenges and understand how your past experiences shape your present reality.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To introduce practical, actionable strategies and stress management tools that create real change.
• Person-Centered & Strength-Based Care: To build a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel deeply understood, safe, and accepted.
• Mindfulness-Based Techniques: To help you slow down, ground yourself, and build resilience for facing challenges beyond our sessions.

Here’s what sets Larisa apart:

• A Balance of Insight & Action: I won’t just listen—I will ask the difficult questions that push you to consider new perspectives, challenge limiting patterns, and try new solutions.
• Academic Excellence: Bringing a foundational clinical background with a Master’s and an Advanced EdM in Mental Health Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University, combined with a BA from Brown University.
• An Open and Inclusive Space: Deeply dedicated to holding a supportive, validating space for individuals from diverse identities, including extensive experience navigating LGBTQ+ issues and identity crises.
  ven where you can explore difficult experiences with greater honesty, self-compassion, and agency.

Populations & Mental Health Concerns Addressed

I provide a dedicated, supportive space for adolescents and adults (ages 16+) who are ready to stop performing and start healing.

• Anxiety & Stress Management: Supporting those navigating Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, perfectionism, and the daily overwhelm of modern life.
• Trauma & Survival: Helping individuals process childhood trauma, PTSD, Acute Stress, and Adjustment Disorders with deeply safe, trauma-informed care.
• Life Transitions & Identity: Guiding young adults and individuals facing crossroads, relationship fractures, family issues, or low self-esteem.

Imagine

• Unraveling the tangled knots of your past and finding a profound, lasting sense of inner peace.
• Stepping into a space where you can show up fully and honestly, completely free from judgment.
• Breaking free from the cycles that keep you feeling stuck and building unwavering self-confidence.

Therapist-seeking can sound daunting at first, and I deeply respect the courage it takes to consider this step. You are entirely in control of your healing process, and I would be honored to support you along the way.

Take a deep breath, and let’s see if we’re a great fit. Reach out today to look at my real-time schedule.