Josanna Almanzar , LMHC

Josanna Almanzar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with three years of professional experience as a licensed clinician and more than five additional years working in the mental health field prior to licensure. As an LMHC she is credentialed to provide psychotherapy and counseling services, drawing on training and clinical experience to support people facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

She focuses on concerns such as stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and navigating life changes. Josanna also provides focused support around adoption and foster care, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, impulsivity, sexual assault and abuse, sexuality, social anxiety, women’s issues, and challenges common to young adults. Her practice emphasizes collaborative care that centers each person’s experience and goals.

Josanna creates a nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. She encourages clients to take the courageous steps toward greater well-being and offers guidance to help them build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and pursue meaningful change. Her approach aims to empower clients as they work through obstacles and develop strategies for healthier daily functioning.

Client-Centered Care and CBT for Online Support

Josanna integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her practice in ways that are approachable and practical. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the person’s priorities guide the work - this approach helps when someone needs understanding, validation, and support to explore personal goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches concrete skills to change behaviors and manage symptoms, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Josanna works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She reviews goals, preferences, and life circumstances together with clients to shape an approach that feels meaningful and achievable.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging increase flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. These formats allow regular contact and continuity of care while making it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, helping clients maintain momentum toward their goals.