- Men's issues
- Trauma support
- Faith-informed care
About Rita
Rita Simmonds is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and struggles with self-esteem. She often supports men exploring men’s issues and life transitions and welcomes conversations about identity and purpose. Rita brings a calm, client-led style that centers the person's goals and values.
Rita uses a mix of approaches to meet each person's needs. She draws on client-centered work to focus on the individual's experience and on cognitive behavioral methods to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses EMDR for people with trauma and DBT skills when emotion regulation and impulsivity are concerns.
Her practice includes attention to attachment and abandonment wounds, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and challenges such as depression, addictions, and ADHD. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, body image, and work or career strain.
Rita offers a Christian-informed perspective for those who find faith meaningful, and she makes sure spiritual themes are invited by the client rather than imposed. Her work emphasizes practical coping tools, clearer communication, and building self-compassion over time.
With five years of experience, Rita aims to combine practical skills and reflective conversation so people can make steady progress toward goals. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and logistics before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's priorities and helps them talk through what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional intensity with guided protocols. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Rita will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses. Because the original profile does not list specific online session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing for shorter check-ins during a work break, or letting people join from a quieter space. It also supports consistent scheduling and makes it simpler to continue care during life changes. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions while focusing on practical skills, processing trauma where appropriate, and helping clients build routines that support everyday functioning.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rita commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, and a wide range of relationship and life-change issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using conversation and practical skills to help people reach their goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Rita has five years of clinical experience working with issues like trauma, emotional regulation, and life transitions.
What credentials and location information are on file?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What should I know about session formats?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Rates vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.