I am licensed in New York with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients of all ages with addiction, PTSD, depression, stress/anxiety, grief/loss, motivation, self-esteem, and family work. 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.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 006377
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She is the best!!
Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Paroda for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief
We’ve had one session and she’s been great so far.
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Paroda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Paroda is fantastic, intelligent, caring, and very easy to talk to. She helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life and I am forever grateful for her support and guidance.
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Paroda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She’s amazing!! I feel so safe talking to her and she’s absolutely the best.
Written on Apr 04, 2024 after therapy with Paroda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd