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Twila Quaid, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Homework and goals
About Twila
Twila Quaid is an LMHC (licensed mental health counselor) based in New York with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, and also addresses concerns such as ADHD, addictions, relationship and family strain, trauma and abuse, and sleep difficulties.
Twila uses clear, goal-oriented work in sessions. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, and Narrative Therapy to examine how personal stories shape current problems. Sessions include homework and practical steps to try between meetings.
Her style emphasizes making changes through small experiments and structured goals. She asks concrete questions, helps set short-term targets, and checks progress regularly. Clients who are worn down by repeated setbacks may find the focus on behavior and thought patterns helpful.
Twila also works with issues like impulsivity, life purpose, seasonal affective disorder, women's issues, intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. She aims to identify unprocessed material that affects daily functioning and then create steps to address it.
She encourages people to try specific tools and reflect on what helps. Sessions are practical and task-focused rather than long, abstract conversations. To begin, the service directs people to a short matching questionnaire and scheduling flow that leads to the first appointment.
How CBT and Narrative Therapy are used in online sessions
Twila uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a hands-on way, helping people notice and test the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT focuses on small experiments and practical exercises to change patterns that feed anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, impulsivity, or addictive behaviors.She also uses Narrative Therapy to look at the stories people tell about themselves. That work helps separate a person from a problem and can change how a difficulty is understood and addressed, which is useful for grief, identity concerns, life purpose, and coping with trauma.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Twila treats this as a collaborative process - she and the client review what helps, adjust goals, and pick techniques that match the client's needs and preferences. That assessment continues over the first few sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. The online format can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins, workday appointments, or sessions without travel. Discuss with her which session length and rhythm will best fit your schedule and goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with most often?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also works with ADHD, addictions, trauma and relationship or family strain.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tests new ways of responding. Work often includes short experiments and homework to practice different skills between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor. Her approach combines practical techniques with narrative work on personal stories.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LMHC credentials in New York and practices out of New York state. Sessions and administrative details are handled through the provider's online process.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start the process?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform flow.
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