About Larisa
Larisa Citsay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey. She brings ten years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, and low self-esteem. Her style is direct and practical while keeping conversations compassionate and goal-focused.
She helps clients set clearer boundaries and build emotional resilience. Sessions aim to make small, usable changes that add up over time. Larisa draws on several evidence-based techniques to tailor support to each person's needs.
How Larisa works
Her background includes crisis intervention, anger management, family systems, and parent coaching. She also addresses issues like codependency, communication and control problems, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose. Larisa works with people navigating difficulties related to narcissistic patterns and commitment concerns.
In the therapy room she combines structured tools with mindfulness and motivational elements. Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting and practical homework between sessions. The focus is on building skills that help in everyday life, not just talking about problems.
Larisa offers sessions that fit busy schedules and different comfort levels. People can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Her approach seeks to help clients gain clarity and take steady steps toward the changes they want.
What Larisa works with
The areas below are the ones Larisa selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Anger management
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New Jersey |
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Online support options
Evidence-based techniques and online therapy options
Larisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness-based approaches teach present-moment awareness and simple practices to manage stress and reactivity. Motivational strategies support people who feel stuck by clarifying values and building readiness for change.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Larisa will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they try methods, adjust them, and find what fits the person’s life and needs rather than relying on a single formula.
Online therapy is offered through multiple formats to increase flexibility. Video calls let people meet face to face when a fuller conversation is helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide an option for ongoing support, brief updates, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These choices make it simpler to fit therapy into work, parenting, and busy schedules while keeping therapy consistent and effective.
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