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

I strive to guide my clients through self-compassion and empower them to improve their overall well-being.

Carmen Ayala,

LMHC

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.