Larisa Citsay , LPC

Larisa Citsay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are juggling stress, anxiety, parenting strain, relationship conflict, anger, and low self-esteem. Larisa pays particular attention to concerns common for women and young adults, including codependency, communication problems, and issues around self-love.

Her practice centers on practical skills. She works with clients to set boundaries, manage strong emotions, and rebuild everyday routines. Sessions emphasize clear goals and simple tools that people can use between meetings.

Larisa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide change. She uses strategies from cognitive behavioral approaches to shift unhelpful thinking, mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity, and motivational methods to strengthen commitment to change. She also integrates choice theory ideas to help people identify what they value and make intentional decisions.

The tone in sessions is compassionate and direct. Larisa aims to create a calm space where people can talk through triggers, rehearse new responses, and track progress. She helps clients break problems into small, manageable steps and celebrate milestones along the way.

People who want practical tools for everyday life often find a clear path forward in her work. Larisa pairs supportive listening with actionable plans to help clients move from feeling stuck to feeling more capable and in control.

Evidence-based approaches offered online

Larisa uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. This approach breaks problems into smaller parts and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, anger, and relationship patterns.

She also incorporates mindfulness practices to build awareness and reduce reactivity. These exercises teach simple breathing and attention skills that can lower stress and make it easier to choose different responses in tense moments.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Larisa works with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods over time. Together they choose what feels most useful for the client's needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and practicing new skills. Phone sessions can be a good shorter check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging let people share updates, ask quick questions, or receive regular support between longer appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or school schedules while staying consistent with treatment.