I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York with over 15 years of professional work experience across ages and modalities. Beyond my counselor's training, I expect to complete my PhD in Clinical Psychology by end of 2023. My collective training in mental health is vast and includes providing services to children (foster care), adults, couples and families, law enforcement, elite athletes (NBA and NFL), VIP's, executives and veterans.
In addition to my academic training, I also offer unique perspectives to my counseling as a man of color, as a Marine Corps veteran, as a retired blue-collar worker and as a father of two beautiful men (now in their 30’s). I mention these experiences because I want men to know that I care about what they experience at work, military or at home. I understand that many times our roles in life can get in the way of really living. And because many men grow up without a father in a culturally complex world, figuring it out on your own can be truly bruising.
Still, most of my clinical experience has been working with women, who are the typical first line of defense in single-parent homes. Here is where I have gained most of my experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & depression. Philosophically, I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Finally, I also have a Bachelor's degree and years of experience in Pastoral Counseling for those who wish to receive Bible-based counseling.
Additional areas of focus: Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Infidelity, Jealousy, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Phobias, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Somatization, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method
NY LMHC 005286
AZ LPC LPC-21931
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Carlos has been very helpful to work through life events around relationship, faith, vocation and past trauma. Would recommend
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Carlos D. for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Carlos is a straight shooter with some great experience. He is able to see the issue through the mountains of words coming out of my mouth. He is encouraging and isn’t just there to listen and keeps the conversation going with questions and thought. Very much appreciate his perspective.
Written on Nov 03, 2024 after therapy with Carlos D. for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
He listens and offers suggestions. He is empathetic to my current situation and issues.
Written on Sep 09, 2024 after therapy with Carlos D. for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Carlos makes me feel like I’m not alone in this. And it is people like him that will bring you up and help you
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Carlos D. for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I have met with Carlos 3 times now and he has made me feel comfortable, and I believe he may be able to help me stourt things out
Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Carlos D. for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Carlos totally gets me. Must be very talented at what he does. Very supportive. He's just what I need in a therapist. So happy your site matched me to him.
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Carlos D. for 5 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd