Rita Simmonds
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
New York therapists accepting new clients
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About Rita
As a licensed therapist serving New York, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. I am EMDR trained. My professional approach centers on compassionate, holistic care for those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and challenges with self-esteem.
I am deeply committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their inner world, heal from past experiences, and develop stronger emotional resilience. My practice focuses on addressing issues like social anxiety, isolation, life purpose, attachment challenges, and personal growth.
I offer a Christian-informed perspective for clients who find faith meaningful and wish to integrate it into therapy. This perspective is always client-led and never imposed. My work is especially attentive to the emotional experiences of women and men, including concerns related to pregnancy, life transitions, and personal identity.
I believe in empowering clients to cultivate self-love, improve communication, and overcome barriers that prevent them from living authentically and meaningfully. Together, we’ll work collaboratively to help you develop healthier coping strategies and move toward greater emotional well-being.
What Rita helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Rita works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “My therapist , Rita, has helped immensely in dealing with my loneliness , depression and anxiety. She has taught me ways to handle onsets of any of my issues, calmly, and I’m thankful for her.”
- “Wonderful and professional”
- “She’s the best 10/10”
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- “Rita helped me process big emotions and trauma like never before. I cant believe I went on decades spiraling on my own thoughts, going into a rabbit hole when theres tools professionals like Rita can teach us. I wish everyone can have access to quality therapy.”
- “Shes amazing :)”
- “Rita is an amazing therapist”
- “Rita is kindhearted, caring, patient, skilled. I have been enjoying my sessions with her and always look forward to my next. Even though my change is microscopic, but she makes me hopeful and motivated to keep going. Like a great coach.”
- “I love Rita, she’s very accessible, personable, professional. She understands me. I feel so much better after therapy with her!”
- “She is a fast responder, and she provides helpful tools. She is very easy to talk to, I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking help.”
- “I have really enjoyed my therapy sessions with Rita. She really gives an alternative methods to help identify certain traumas from the past. She also worked at my pace which allowed me time to open up to her. I feel like I have more clarity on how to identify my emotions triggers and how to manage them better when creating healthier relationships with people in my life. I also learned to find my safe place when stressful situations become too overwhelming. Overall, I would highly recommend Rita to anyone who is searching for a mindful and refreshing way of overcoming trauma.”
- “Her technique opened me up from day one and I’m grateful to have Rita as my therapist.”
- “She is very patient ,kind and knowledgeable”
- “Rita is extremely skilled, attentive, supportive, and insightful. I’ve never had a better therapist!”
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