Who can benefit from Remote Therapy New York?

We work with high-functioning women in New York who are navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or unsure how to advocate for yourself, our therapists provide a safe and supportive space to explore and grow.

Do I have to live in New York to work with you?

All of our sessions are fully remote, so as long as you’re located in New York State, you can access therapy from the comfort of your home, office, or anywhere you feel safe.

What types of challenges can therapy help with?

We help clients work through a wide range of challenges, including: Anxiety and stress management; Mood fluctuations and depression; Navigating difficult relationships; Setting and maintaining boundaries; Healing from trauma or life transitions; Building self-compassion and positive self-talk.

What can I expect from a first session?

Your first session with Remote Therapy New York is a chance to be heard and feel seen. We’ll talk about your goals, current challenges, and what support feels most helpful to you. Many clients find that just having a safe space to share begins to relieve stress and provide clarity.

How do I get started with online therapy?

Scheduling online therapy with Remote Therapy New York is simple. You can book a consultation directly on our website. From there, you’ll receive a secure link to join your session remotely.

What types of payment and insurance options are available?

We accept a range of insurance plans to make therapy accessible to as many people as possible. If you’re unsure whether your plan is accepted, we’re happy to guide you through the process — helping you focus on care instead of paperwork. For those who value privacy or prefer not to use insurance, we also offer private-pay options. Choosing private pay allows you to keep your sessions completely confidential and flexible, so you can focus fully on your growth and well-being. Whether you go through insurance or private pay, our goal is the same: to make therapy supportive, accessible, and tailored to your needs.

What makes Remote Therapy New York different from other practices?

Remote Therapy New York provides women in New York with therapy that’s personalized, warm, and results-focused. We combine trauma-informed care, mindfulness, CBT, and attachment-based approaches to help you build confidence, navigate relationships, and heal from anxiety, burnout, or trauma. Every session is tailored to your goals, whether you use insurance or private pay, so you’re truly seen, heard, and supported.

Do you offer virtual therapy?

Yes — Remote Therapy New York provides fully virtual, HIPAA-compliant psychotherapy for clients located anywhere in New York State.

Who do you work with?

We support adults, young professionals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship patterns, family conflict, life transitions, and moments of overwhelm.

What concerns or issues do you specialize in?

Our work often focuses on trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, mood disorders, family dynamics, and major life changes.

What therapeutic approaches do you use?

We draw from IFS, CBT, MBCT, psychodynamic therapy, somatic and trauma-informed practices, and attachment-based work, tailored to your needs and pace.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes — we’re in network with Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Oscar Health, United Healthcare, Oxford, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon, Highmark, and BlueCross BlueShield through our billing partner, Headway.

Where are you located?

We’re a New York-based practice offering care exclusively to clients physically located within New York State at the time of their session.

How do I get started?

You can book an appointment through our online scheduling link or reach out directly. We’ll guide you through next steps and help you begin in a way that feels comfortable.

Trauma-informed care through online therapy.

Guiding you toward a more grounded, steady way of living — wherever you are.

Therapy that helps things actually shift

Insight is important, but it’s not always enough.

That’s why our work integrates approaches like somatic therapy, IFS (parts work), and EMDR — helping you not just understand yourself, but feel and experience real change.

Find A Therapist

Licensed therapists serving New York • Fully virtual sessions • Insurance & private pay available

What You Might Be Going Through

Anxiety

Burnout

Depression

PTSD

Relationship Dynamics

Trauma

Life Transitions

Grief / Loss

Services & Treatments

Individual Counseling

Family Counseling

Psychological Evaluations

Evaluations For Immigration

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Not sure if we accept your insurance?

Remote Therapy New York works with many major insurance plans for virtual therapy in New York. Reach out and we’ll gladly help verify your benefits. Private-pay sessions are also available for those who prefer added flexibility or discretion.

Meet Our Specialists

A team of experienced, trauma-informed therapists, here to meet you where you are.
Each of our specialists brings a thoughtful, integrative approach, so you can find someone who truly understands what you’re going through.

AÏcha Nadifi

Aïcha draws from attachment theory, CBT/ACT, IFS-informed parts work, and somatic regulation to help clients experience change, not just understand it. She is known for her grounding, thoughtful presence, and helps clients find language for their feelings along with practical steps to move forward. Aïcha is culturally responsive and sensitive to faith, family roles, and identity, creating a space where clients are understood without needing to explain their background. She works collaboratively to slow things down, make sense of patterns, and build flexible habits that support the life clients want.

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Shaqueen Walcott

Shaqueen brings a warm, thoughtful presence to her work, offering support for children, parents, and families navigating life’s challenges. She integrates CBT, mindfulness, and supportive conversation, creating a collaborative space where clients feel heard and understood. Shaqueen is attentive to pacing and approach, helping clients—whether new to therapy or experienced—build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with a greater sense of balance and confidence.

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Carolyn Valenzuela

Carolyn takes a depth-oriented, compassionate approach to therapy, integrating somatic work, IFS, EMDR, and mindfulness to support meaningful, lasting change. She is known for her calm, steady presence and her ability to create a space where you can be honest and understood. Together, you’ll explore patterns, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with more clarity and ease — at a pace that feels right for you.

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Connect With Our Therapists

You’ll work with thoughtful therapists who take time to understand the deeper patterns shaping your experiences — not just the symptoms you’re facing right now.

Meet The Team

Frequently Asked Questions

We work with New Yorkers navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. If you feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or unsure how to advocate for yourself, our therapists provide a supportive space to explore, heal, and grow.
All sessions are fully remote. As long as you’re located in New York State, you can attend therapy from home, work, or wherever you feel comfortable.
We help clients work through:
- Anxiety and chronic stress
- Burnout and emotional exhaustion
- Mood changes and depression
- Relationship conflict and communication struggles
- Difficulty setting boundaries
- Healing from trauma
- Navigating life or career transitions
- Building self-trust and confidence

Your first session is a space to feel heard and understood. We’ll talk through your goals, current challenges, and what support feels most helpful. Many clients find that having a structured, compassionate space brings clarity and relief right away.
We accept a range of insurance plans to make therapy accessible. If you have questions about coverage, we’ll guide you through the process.
We also offer private-pay options for those who prefer additional privacy, flexibility, or a more personalized experience.
Remote Therapy New York offers personalized, relational therapy for New Yorkers seeking deeper growth. We combine trauma-informed care, mindfulness, CBT, and attachment-based approaches to help you navigate anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relationship stress. Sessions are tailored to your goals, whether you use insurance or private pay, so you feel supported and empowered.

Ready to Build Confidence, Clarity, and Emotional Resilience?

Starting therapy can feel like a big step — but the process is simple.

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