Services offered
Video
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Rita Liegner, LMHC
Stress, Anxiety
Eating disorders
Self esteem, Motivation
Career difficulties
Depression
Video
Messaging
About me
I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York State with more than 30 years clinical experience including as a supervisor of therapists and other mental health professionals.
I practice strengths-based solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) as well as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My overall aim is to help clients make the changes they want to make in order to live a more satisfying life and achieve their desired goals.
Since joining Better Help more than two years ago, I have helped hundreds of clients with work and career challenges, social anxiety, binge-eating, panic attacks, mild depression, procrastination, anger management, general anxiety, and other problems and difficulties.
Currently, I hold live sessions several weekday afternoons, Eastern Daylight Time. I welcome message exchanges between sessions and respond promptly. Although I recommend video sessions as the most effective telehealth format for most clients, I am happy to meet via audio or live chat if you prefer.
Thanks for considering me and please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Professional experience
30yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety
Eating disorders
Self esteem, Motivation
Career difficulties
Depression
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
NY LMHC 003035
Reviews
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When I talk to Rita she helps me put things into perspective and I see things a little differently.
Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with Rita for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
In only a few sessions, Rita equipped me with a pair of glasses to see challenges and opportunities in a complete different way. She was super pragmatic and candid. Thanks Rita!
Written on Mar 05, 2023 after therapy with Rita for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
ever since i started working with Rita, my life has transformed in the most positive way. i look forward to my appointments with her and feel clear about my goals and objectives after meeting with her.
Written on Feb 01, 2023 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Rita was a pleasure to work with. She really listened and quickly identified what may have been the problem. She asked questions instead of just letting me talk. I liked her approach to mental health and therapy.
Written on Jan 27, 2023 after therapy with Rita for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and adhd
Rita is the best therapist I've ever had. Kind, patient, insightful... she knew how to keep me on track and together we made real, helpful progress in my life. Thank you, Rita.
Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Rita has been an unbelievable help in my journey of getting back on my feet after several life disappointments got the best of me. I can't thank her enough but I can strongly recommend Rita for anyone that is in a bad place and needs help moving!
Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Rita for 2 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and adhd