Rita Simmonds - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

5 years experience

About Rita Simmonds

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.

Licenses

LMHC

016428

Professional experience

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

Additional Focus Areas

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

Clinical Approaches

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

Languages

English

10 Reviews

“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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