- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- CBT and DBT methods
About Iesha
Iesha Whitaker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 8 years of clinical experience. She supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also works with people facing grief, parenting strain, intimacy issues, and challenges tied to ADHD and mood disorders.
Her approach is direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that can fit into a busy life. She uses methods that help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches skills for managing strong feelings.
Iesha draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that keep problems going. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness exercises are included to help clients notice what is happening in the moment. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are making changes related to addiction or difficult habits.
She also uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult experiences and reclaim a sense of direction. This can be useful for those coping with abandonment, attachment wounds, or family of origin problems. Iesha pays attention to practical communication issues that show up in blended households and family relationships.
In sessions she aims for clear, doable strategies rather than long explanations. Conversations tend to focus on what is getting in the way now and what can change in the next few weeks. Clients leave with specific skills and short-term plans to test between meetings.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online work using CBT often includes setting clear goals, doing brief exercises during sessions, and assigning practice tasks to try during the week. This approach helps with anxiety, depression, and managing day-to-day stress.DBT teaches concrete skills for regulating strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. In remote sessions these skills are practiced through role plays, step-by-step coaching, and short between-session assignments to build habit, which can help with anger, mood swings, and relationship strain.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and what they want to change. That means checking in and adjusting strategies over time rather than committing to a single method up front.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since this profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for practicing skills in between real-life situations and for keeping therapy consistent alongside work and family commitments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship struggles, grief, parenting strain, and related issues such as ADHD and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, with an emphasis on skills you can use between sessions and brief action plans to try out in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to meet with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.