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I am licensed in New York State with several years of professional work experience, which includes supporting clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, poor motivation, and low self-esteem. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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I am fortunate to have met Rita. Her advice is straightforward yet thoughtful. I’d highly recommend working with her!
Written on Dec 01, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Fantastic and Straight to the root of the issue
Written on Nov 23, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I like her a lot
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
She feels like an aunt with a suggestive ear.
Written on Nov 12, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Rita listens to me and lets me ramble. I feel she is a good listener because her questions for me come from a place that lets me know she’s actually paying attention to the words I’m saying. When she responds, her words are so powerful and uplifting. She is very supportive and gives you the space to be open. I don’t feel negatively judged by her at all, which is very important to me.
Written on Sep 21, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
She makes me feel understood.
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
It’s gonna be a month soon with Rita and I trust her with everything I am. She is truly amazing and has a lovely heart. She actually listens and talks to me. I feel comfortable with her. She like a best friend.
Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Rita has been very nice to me. She really listens and makes me feel heard. I enjoy our sessions together.
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
She is very understanding about the issues that I went through throughout my life and she listened to me during the entire session.
Written on Aug 05, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and anger management
I’ve been seeing Rita for a few weeks now, and she’s been amazing. She’s professional, respectful, kind, and she makes me feel heard.
Written on Jul 18, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve had a great experience with better help. I’m eternally grateful for the app and my therapist.
10 stars.
Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Rita has been an immense help in my journey of self-discovery. She has encouraged me to really examine myself, recommending reading and work materials to help me organize my thoughts and understand the root of my worries or hurts so I may better understand and work with them. I have never felt so seen in therapy as I am with her. I am truly so grateful she is my therapist.
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Rita LaBrew is a very good therapist and has helped me in my area of controling stress. She is easy to talk with, listens well, offers good suggestions and has a good sense of humor which is important to me.
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I’ve only met with Rita once, but from what I’ve experienced so far, she is great. I was immediately comfortable and given a breathing technique that finally worked for me. I find it hard to relate and to open up to people, so finding a therapist that makes that transition as effortless as possible was a necessity, and Rita did just that!
Written on Jun 09, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, c
I had an enlightening experience in just my first week with Rita. She’s a great listener, relatable and she really, genuinely grasped my issue. I would recommend her to anyone
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
She was outstanding, she listened , and gave me confidence in my choices that I was making for my future, which was one of my primary concerns. To sum it up quickly she’s a 10/10 imo
Written on May 19, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
To me, the greatest compliment you can give a therapist is to say that they are a good listener, and Rita LaBrew is a great listener. She hears my my concerns and offers support, understanding and paths to a resolution.
Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Working with Rita has been life-changing. Her compassionate approach, combined with her extensive knowledge and expertise, made me feel supported and empowered throughout our sessions. She provided me with practical tools and insights that have helped me navigate challenges with greater clarity and resilience. I truly appreciate her dedication to my well-being and am grateful for the positive impact she has had on my life. I wholeheartedly recommend Rita to anyone seeking guidance and support on their journey towards personal growth and healing.
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
In my 2 sessions with Rita, I have felt more progress than with any other therapist I've had in the last 10 years of therapy I've had.
Written on Apr 12, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Amazing!
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Hi!! I am very new to better help but it has done wonders in such a short amount of time. Rita is amazing, she makes me feel so comfortable to speak freely, always listening to me, making me feel safe and welcomed. i absolutely LOVE her advice, her books/ documentaries and worksheets she recommends me to research. I’ve had 2 sessions with her and she’s better than any other therapist i’ve had in the past. This was by far the best investment i’ve made within myself and i cannot wait to see where this takes me. thank you rita :)
Written on Mar 13, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
I'm a lot to deal with and Ms. Rita is so patient and affirming. I'm happy to be in her care and have great hope going forward.
Written on Mar 06, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Even before our first session Dr. LaBrew listened to me, and continued to chat with me and help even before I had an initial session. She is very easy to talk to, very professional, Dr. LaBrew has gone above and beyond for me thus far and I’m confident she will continue to. She has a natural passion for this and it shows through her work
Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Very gentle and understanding
Written on Mar 03, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
I think Rita has been very helpful to me. So many insights I got from talking/texting with her that I wouldn’t have figured out on my own. Would recommend to others
Written on Mar 02, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Rita has been a wonderful therapist and I feel as though I have opened up to her more than I have with any other therapist. I am looking forward to continuing our sessions.
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
Working with Rita LaBrew has worked wonders and opened bright avenues for my mental health and recovery. Rita made me feel seen, validated and heard. She offered patience and kindness, and utilized her wealth of knowledge to help solidify my courage to heal! Although the road to recovery is a long journey, Rita LaBrew has helped me in ways I couldn’t fathom and I can’t thank her enough. If you are searching for a therapist, I highly recommend Rita LaBrew. You will find a space where you are accepted and free to be all that you are.
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s on point
Written on Feb 19, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Rita has helped my change the way I approach things even in a short amount of time and is always nice to talk to and I feel like it’s really helped improve my overall mood.
Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Rita is the best
Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Rita is a great therapist. She provides a safe space for healing. She also goes above what is expected and provides tools to assist me through my healing journey.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
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