- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Young adult issues
About Larisa
Larisa Citsay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, anger, and self-esteem. She also focuses on codependency, communication and commitment issues, control struggles, forgiveness, and problems connected to narcissism and self-love.
Larisa uses an integrative method in session. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational therapy, and choice theory to help people identify patterns and try new behaviors. Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with clear tools to manage emotions and improve daily functioning.
People who come to her often want help setting boundaries, improving communication, and handling conflict in relationships. She supports parents working through parenting stress and people dealing with life transitions such as relationship changes or questions about life purpose. Her work includes attention to women’s issues and struggles common in young adulthood.
In sessions Larisa helps clients break problems into manageable steps. She offers concrete skills for anger regulation, anxiety reduction, and building self-respect. She also helps people reflect on patterns like codependency and control issues so they can make different choices.
Her approach mixes evidence-based techniques and hands-on coaching. Clients leave with specific strategies to test between meetings and new ways to handle difficult conversations.
Approach and online therapy options
Larisa commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based techniques into her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and relaxation skills that can help with anger regulation and stress management.She also draws on motivational techniques and choice theory to support goal setting and decision making. Finding the best approach is collaborative - she will work with each person to identify what feels most useful and adjust methods as needs and goals change.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current offerings before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or commuting by removing travel time and allowing check-ins from a convenient location. It also lets people try brief video or audio sessions when a shorter conversation is helpful, and supports using written notes and exercises between meetings to keep progress moving.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include codependency, communication and commitment issues, control problems, forgiveness, narcissism, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative, evidence-based approach combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational techniques, and choice theory. Sessions emphasize practical skills and clear steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in psychological counseling and crisis-related areas.
Is she a licensed professional and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on your chosen plan and location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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