- Goal-focused sessions
- Boundary building
- Parenting support
About Larisa
Larisa Citsay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship struggles. Larisa also supports parents, young adults, and people working through self-esteem and life-purpose questions.
Her work centers on setting clearer boundaries and building practical coping skills. Sessions aim to help clients feel more resilient and more confident in daily life. She pays attention to patterns like codependency, control issues, and communication problems when those show up.
Larisa uses an integrative approach that pulls from evidence-based techniques. That includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational methods to help people change unhelpful habits and thoughts. She keeps sessions goal-focused and concrete so clients leave with usable steps.
Clients can expect a compassionate but direct style that balances listening with problem-solving. Larisa offers coaching around parenting challenges and help navigating family dynamics without making assumptions about family structure. She also supports people affected by narcissistic relationships and those wanting to deepen self-love and forgiveness.
Her practice emphasizes practical progress over perfection. People who want clear tools, steady support, and a plan for change often find this approach helpful. To begin, readers can use the site Start Therapy process to match and schedule a session.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Larisa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into small, manageable parts and teaches practical exercises that you can practice between sessions. She also incorporates mindfulness techniques to help reduce stress and increase present-moment awareness through simple breathing and attention exercises.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Larisa will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods that fit your situation. Together you decide which techniques to try and how to measure progress over time.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life because it removes travel time and can allow more flexible scheduling. It can also let you use therapeutic tools in the moments when you need them most. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Larisa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include codependency, commitment and communication problems, and life-purpose questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and goal-focused with practical tools. Sessions combine listening with concrete steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of experience in psychological counseling, crisis intervention, anger management, family systems, and parent coaching.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in New Jersey.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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