About
Hi there, I'm Yara! My name is Yara Adam-Whiter, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Brooklyn, New York, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work mostly from a person-centered approach to understand your worldview so that we can achieve progress toward your unique therapy goals. ? My approach My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each person. I tend to draw on ideas and approaches from a variety of schools of thought and sources. My counseling competencies include multicultural sensitivities, LGBTQIA2S+ affirmative care, and developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed care. I work most frequently with Person-Centered therapy and bring in tools from Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Motivational Interviewing and Expressive Art Therapy. These modalities will help us build a shared understanding of your worldview and allow us to work together to chart a path forward. My focus I enjoy working with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and their families. I may also be a good fit for clients for first-generation and immigrant clients. We can work on understanding how your intersectionality forms your ideas about the world and the challenges you deal with navigating different cultural expectations in different situations. Areas of expertise include PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and stress. I work with you to navigate transition periods and to build skills to help you feel better about yourself and develop a more positive outlook on life. My communication style My communication style is animated, empathetic, open, and honest. I like to create a collaborative environment where you are the expert on you, with me walking alongside on your journey. I pride myself on my ability to actively listen without judgment in the hopes that you feel comfortable talking to me about anything.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Gender
Female
Client Focus
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Therapy Specialties
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- LGBTQ Issues
- Life Coaching
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma And PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Eclectic
Modality
- Couples
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
Education
- New York University, Master's in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling
Years in Practice
5 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YA0400X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Addiction
- Code: 101YM0800X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Mental Health
Credentials
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LMHC | 013416 Verify | NY |
Counselor | 37593 Verify | NY |
Counselor | P107046 Verify | NY |
Practice Locations
326 86th St
Brooklyn, NY 11209-5002
Phone Number: (347) 509-5210