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Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. It is my goal to provide a safe space for my clients to feel supported, respected and challenged. I have been working in this field since 2001 with diverse population's. I have worked with client's with a variety of mental health issues, such as Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Trauma. Beyond the credentials and education I just want to help people move forward. I believe that everyone wants and deserves to be heard and understood.

I’d love to help you two strengthen your bond. I specialize in working with couples who are ready to invest in their future—whether that means building mutual confidence, deepening your connection, or navigating major life transitions together.

“Therapy for kids who don’t think it’s for them, parents in the thick of it, and women who are doing everything for everyone—except themselves.”

Sound like you or someone you love? Well...I’ve got you covered!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in preteens and teenagers navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and the complicated space between parents and kids. Much of my experience was built inside a school-based health clinic at the middle school level. Working with students in the middle of their actual world, not just an office. That perspective shapes everything about how I work.

As an elder millennial and a parent, myself, I understand the impossible math of work-life balance. The guilt of feeling stretched too thin and the fear that you’re somehow getting it wrong. You’re not failing your kid. You’re here, and that’s whatmatters.

My approach is warm but direct, grounded in evidence-based practice and genuine connection. I meet kids where they are...not where we think they should be. I work alongside parents as partners, not critics. Because you know your child better than anyone. My job is to help you find each other again.

I also have a passion of working with women of all ages who are navigating careers, life, the world we live in and all of the complexities in between. I provide a judgement free, open space to live your truth and get answers to those questions that keep you up at night.

I have spent most of my life helping people be the best versions of themselves, in one capacity or another. As a trauma-responsive counselor, I have several years of professional experience working with adults dealing with a variety of mental health issues (e.g., anxiety, depression, addiction, loss, life transitions, relationship issues, etc.). What is most important to my client is most important to me. I strive to help clients feel safe, heard, and empowered to navigate whatever life handles them.

Alba Ardila is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Spanish bilingual, experienced working with individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children in Manhattan and Queens since 2002. She has a Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in family therapy from the University Santo Tomas Aquino Bogota -Colombia and a Masters in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University in New York City. In addition, she graduated in psychoanalytic psychotherapy from MITPP, a psychoanalytic institute in NYC.

I am a licensed therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in both school-based and clinical settings. I specialize in working across all age groups and take pride in my ability to meet clients where they are, developmentally and emotionally.

My background has allowed me to support individuals through a wide range of challenges, including grief, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. I have particular strength in building genuine, trusting relationships, helping people feel comfortable, understood, and supported as they navigate the challenges.

I also work closely with adults who are navigating different phases of life, whether that involves processing loss, managing stress, or working through relationship difficulties.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while remaining flexible to meet each client’s unique needs. I strive to create a space where clients feel safe to be themselves, explore their experiences, and develop the tools needed to create meaningful and lasting change.

Hello! I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a nursing career in psychiatry that spans over a decade. I have experience serving a diverse patient population in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings.

I grew up in NYC and I received my Master's Degree in Nursing from University of Rochester.

I have been practicing for 6 years in community based mental health practice. I have worked with a variety of mental health conditions and people from all walks of life. I have completed trainings specifically to work with individuals with PTSD and trauma histories. I have been trained in CPT, DBT, and EMDR. I enjoy building genuine relationships with clients and helping them reach their goals- whatever those may be!