Aia Ribadeneira, Psychotherapist

New York , New York

VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Counselor, Psychotherapist

Languages: Russian

My Approach to Therapy

Human connection is at the center of my work. I believe that healing begins in a safe, supportive relationship where you feel understood and respected. My role is not to provide quick fixes, but to partner with you as we explore your experiences, strengthen resilience, and create space for meaningful change. I draw on evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). These methods can help reduce distress, shift unhelpful patterns, and support the mind and body in processing trauma. I also provide dedicated support for adolescents, offering a space where they can feel safe to express themselves and build the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges. In addition, I offer psychedelic integration therapy, helping clients process insights from psychedelic experiences and apply them in grounded, practical ways. Above all, I aim to create a compassionate, collaborative environment that honors your unique story and helps you move toward healing and growth.

Supervision Details

Supervision Specialties

Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Behaviorism, Bipolar, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Breakup, Bullying, Career Choice, Career Issues , Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Chronic Pain, Communication Problems, Compulsive Spending / Shopping, Control Issues, Depression, Developmental Conditions (Autism, Aspergers, etc.), Disability, Dissociation, Divorce / Divorce Adjustment, Domestic Violence, Emotional Abuse, Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Overwhelm, Family Problems, Fear, First Responders, Forgiveness, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Habits, Health / Illness / Medical Issues, Helplessness / Victimhood, Identity Issues, Immigration issues, Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity (ADHD), Incest, Individuation, Infidelity / Affair Recovery, Intellectual Disability, Irritability, Isolation, Jealousy, Learning Difficulties, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues, Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions and Compulsions (OCD), Oppositional and Defiant Behavior in Children and Teen, Other - Not Listed Here, Panic, Parenting, Perfectionism, Phobias, Physical Abuse, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post Partum Depression, Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma, Power, Pre-Marital Counseling, Pregnancy and Birthing, Prejudice / Discrimination, Psychedelic and Altered State Integration Therapy, Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures, Rejection, Relationships and Marriage, Religious Issues, School issues, Self-Actualization, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Self-Confidence, Self-Criticism, Self-Doubt, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sensitivity to Criticism, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault / Abuse, Sexuality / Sex Therapy, Shame, Sleep Issues, Smoking Cessation, Social Anxiety / Phobia, Somatization, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal Ideation and Behavior, Suspiciousness / Paranoia, Teen violence/dating violence, Terminal Illness, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trust Issues, Values Clarification, Women's Issues, Worry, Worthlessness, Young Adult Issues

Focused Modalities

Anger Management, Body-Mind Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Collaborative Therapy, Conflict Resolution Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Existential Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Family Attachment Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Humanistic Psychology (humanism), Integral Psychotherapy (IP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Lifespan Integration (LI), Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), Narrative Therapy, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Parent Work, Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy), Positive Psychology, Positive Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic, Regression Therapy, Relational Psychotherapy, Relational Life Therapy, Relationship Enhancement Therapy, Self Psychology, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Collaborative Couple Therapy (CCT), Exposure Therapy, Developmental Psychology, Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing , Experiential Therapy, Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

Fees & Rates

150 per hour

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

ChildrenTeensAdultsElders

Therapy Services & Specialties

Chemical Dependency EvaluationClinical SupervisionCoachingConsultationCounseling for OffendersCreative Arts TherapyFamily Therapy Group Therapy

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

AbandonmentAbortion / Post Abortion IssuesAbuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAcademic ConcernsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAggression and ViolenceAgoraphobiaAnger

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Anger ManagementCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Processing TherapyDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)Narrative TherapyPsychoanalysis / Modern PsychoanalysisStrength-Based Therapy

Industries & Communities

BIPOCEducationEntertainment IndustryFirst Responder/Medical ProfessionalsLGBTQ+Military/Law EnforcementProfessional SportsSelf-Employed and Freelance Professionals