she/her
Carmen Ayala
LMHC
Location
Virtual, New York
Insurance Accepted
UMR for Mount Sinai, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth
Communication Style
Authentic, Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Students
Years of Experience
3+
I strive to guide my clients through self-compassion and empower them to improve their overall well-being.
License number
#011460
Therapy style
I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate space for clients to freely express their thoughts and emotions. I utilize an integrative approach to tailor treatment methods to my clients’ specific needs. I believe that creating a safe, collaborative, and supportive environment is very important in helping clients work towards healing and growth. I strive to guide my clients through self-compassion and empower them to improve their overall well-being. I am bilingual and able to hold therapeutic sessions in both English and Spanish.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
MA - Mental Health Counseling, Iona College
Interests
I love traveling and exploring new cultures and cuisines. Spending time in nature is my happy place, whether it's hiking or just relaxing outdoors. I also enjoy dancing and catching concerts whenever I can.