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Iesha Whitaker, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anxiety and Addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Iesha
Iesha Whitaker is an LCSW licensed in New York with 8 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also supports clients dealing with grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and questions around intimacy and self-esteem.
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. She draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotions run high, and uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support change.
Sessions focus on clear steps and real-life practice. Clients can expect conversation about specific problems, short skills practice, and homework to try between meetings. She talks about patterns from family of origin, attachment, and abandonment that keep repeating in adult life.
Whitaker also addresses issues like blended family stress, caregiver burnout, commitment and communication problems, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. She works with mood-related concerns including bipolar symptoms, panic attacks, paranoia, and post-traumatic stress.
Her style is straightforward and structured. She helps people set concrete goals, track progress, and adjust methods when something is not working. People looking for direct, skills-based work that connects thoughts, behaviors, and emotions will find this approach useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions typically involve identifying specific thinking patterns, planning behavioral experiments, and setting brief homework to practice between meetings. This is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.DBT provides clear emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills. In remote sessions that can mean learning short breathing and grounding exercises, practicing boundary-setting language, and reviewing how skills were used during the week. This helps when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape which techniques are emphasized so the work fits their priorities.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, require less travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available session lengths and scheduling when completing the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, addiction-related issues, relationship problems, trauma and depression.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. Sessions often include homework to practice new skills between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York with eight years of professional experience working with a range of mood and trauma-related concerns.
Where is she based and what is her credential?
She practices in New York and holds the credential LCSW in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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