About Clisha

I am a licensed social worker with a strong foundation in mental health care, holding a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Mercy University and a master’s degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University. I have four years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan—from children and young adults to middle-aged and older adults.

My clinical background includes working with individuals living with severe and persistent mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and dual diagnoses. I have provided care in both outpatient mental health clinics and telehealth settings, offering individual therapy, group therapy, treatment planning, and discharge planning.

I specialize in person-centered therapy, strength-based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). My goal is to create an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered. Together, we will explore your experiences, address underlying challenges, and build healthy, sustainable coping strategies.

Therapeutic Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — evidence-based work to reshape unhelpful thought and behavior patterns
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) — skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness
• Person-Centered Therapy — you set the direction; I follow your lead with empathy and warmth
• Strength-Based Approach — starting from what’s working in your life, not just what’s broken
• Family & Marital Therapy, Family Systems
• Positive Psychology, Reality Therapy

Clients I Work With

• Individuals — children, young adults, middle-aged adults, and older adults
• Couples
• Families
• Groups

Conditions I Treat

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
• Dual diagnoses (co-occurring mental health and substance use)
• Severe and persistent mental illness