“IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO BE WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE BEEN.”
GEORGE ELIOT
HELLO THERE
ABOUT
My name is Anastasia, and I am a NY-based Psychotherapist. I specialize in supporting individuals through maternal mental health challenges and anxiety disorders. My approach is centered on creating a warm, safe, and healing environment where you can feel truly heard. Using evidence-based interventions, I guide my clients toward meaningful growth and well-being. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels comfortable to you, while addressing the unique challenges you're facing with compassion and care.
In our sessions, I strive to foster a collaborative and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly. Whether you're navigating the complexities of motherhood, dealing with anxiety, or seeking a better sense of balance in your life, I'm here to help you develop practical tools and insights that support your journey. My goal is to empower you with the skills and confidence to embrace life’s challenges and find peace within.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts (M.A.)
New York University
Counseling in Mental Health and Wellness
Jan 2022 - Aug 2023
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Barnard College, Columbia University
Sep 2010 - May 2013
PUBLICATIONS
Dorais, S., Gutierrez, D., Voron, A., & Xu, Y. (Under Review). What are the psychological mechanisms of status quo bias? A scoping review and meta-analysis. Judgment and Decision Making.
ADVANCED TRAINING
Seleni Institute
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
2024
Seleni Institute
Perinatal Loss and Grief
2024
MEMBERSHIPS
Women’s Mental Health Consortium
Issued 2024
American Psychological Association
Issued 2023
Psychology Today
Issued 2022
SPECIALITIES
MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH
As a maternal mental health specialist, I understand your situation and am here to help you find relief and support. I would love to help navigate your unique journey in all stages of maternal mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum, and the early stages of parenthood. Together, we will help you cultivate a new identity you are proud of, emerge from postpartum depression and experience joy, and find balance as a new parent. As you adjust to motherhood, we will work to shed guilt and self-doubt, improve communication with your partner, release postpartum anxiety, and sink into the profound and unique moments of the present.
GENERALIZED ANXIETY AND
PANIC DISORDERS
I understand how overwhelming and consuming anxiety can feel. I am here to help you regain control and peace of mind. We will work together to untangle the persistent worries and fears that are holding you back, using proven strategies to reduce anxious thoughts and manage panic attacks. My goal is to help you develop practical tools to navigate daily challenges with greater ease and confidence, so you can live a more fulfilling, balanced life. Whether it's improving your ability to manage stress or freeing yourself from the grip of panic, I am committed to walking this journey with you toward lasting relief and emotional resilience.
Be in touch
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to get the support you deserve.