- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Larisa
Larisa Citsay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey. She brings ten years of counseling experience and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and problems in relationships. Parents and young adults often seek her out for straightforward tools and practical support.
She centers sessions on clear goals and skills people can use between appointments. That includes working on boundaries, building resilience, and improving self-esteem. She also helps clients navigate relationship patterns that feel stuck or draining.
Background and approach
Larisa uses a mix of evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness. She pairs practical strategies with motivational talk to help people notice patterns and make small changes. Sessions aim to be compassionate and action-oriented rather than long on theory.
When parenting is a concern she focuses on coaching parents through common struggles, such as communication breakdowns and managing anger around kids. She offers ways to respond differently, set limits, and reduce daily stress so family life feels more manageable. Her experience includes crisis intervention and work with people dealing with narcissistic relationship dynamics.
She helps clients clarify values, repair communication where possible, and decide next steps that feel right for them.
What Larisa works with
Everything Larisa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Larisa helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches that guide online parenting support
Larisa typically draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and parenting reactions. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and calm the moment, which can help with anger and daily overwhelm.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try methods, track what helps, and adapt the plan over time so sessions stay focused and practical.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skills coaching between sessions, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing parenting and other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Larisa
What concerns does Larisa commonly address
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, parenting issues, and self-esteem challenges. Additional focuses include communication problems, codependency, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style
Her approach is practical and goal focused. She combines cognitive tools, mindfulness, and motivational conversation to build skills people can use daily.
What is her background and experience
Larisa has ten years of counseling experience and an extensive background in crisis intervention, anger management, and parent coaching.
What credentials and location are listed
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in New Jersey. Her practice is based in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.
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