Meet your therapist
Hi, I'm Liandra.
I'm a therapist who believes therapy should feel approachable, practical and real. I work with adults, couples, and adolescents who want more than just talking about their problems. They want to feel a real difference in their everyday lives.
I've been in the mental health field since 2012, including over nine years working in schools, and I'm certified in OCD counseling. My style is warm, down-to-earth and honest. I listen first, without judgment. Then we get practical: building tools, trying new skills and noticing progress along the way.
Whether this is your first time in therapy or you're looking for a fresh start, I'll meet you exactly where you are.
Columbia University MSW · Online across NY & NJ · OCD-certified (OCDCC) · Evening appointments
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) · New York & New Jersey
My approach
Therapy you can feel in your everyday life
My approach is grounded in Solution-Focused Therapy. Instead of staying stuck in what isn't working, we look at your strengths, what's already helping and the changes you want to see. Then we build a clear, doable path to get there.
I tailor every plan to you, drawing on:
CBT · DBT skills · ACT · Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) · Mindfulness & meditation · OCD counseling (OCDCC)
How I got here
I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a minor in Education, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, then my Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University.
For over nine years, I worked in schools and educational settings, including supervising school social workers, while seeing private practice clients in the evenings. In 2022, I moved into private practice full time so I could broaden my reach and work with people at every stage of life.
Those years in schools still shape how I work. I understand the pressure adolescents carry, the juggling act of adult life and how much our relationships affect everything else.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), New York #086972
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), New Jersey #44SC05927600
MS in Social Work, Columbia University
BA in Psychology, minor in Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst
OCD Counseling Certificate (OCDCC)
In the mental health field since 2012
Education & credentials
Reviews
What clients say
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“This was my first time going to therapy and she made me feel very comfortable to communicate how I was feeling.”
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“She gave a direct approach which I appreciated and was able to really feel like I was making progress. She helped me reflect a lot, which helped me learn new skills throughout the process.”
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“She’s professional, but warm and friendly, relatable, and most importantly, not judgmental.”
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“Every week I look forward to our sessions. Liandra is so easy to talk to and has helped me overcome so much. Highly recommend.”
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“Liandra was extremely compassionate and understanding. She was able to get to the heart of what I needed to feel relief very quickly and set up a helpful plan, all in my first appointment.”
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“She helped me realize patterns that were happening throughout my life that were causing me anxiety, and gave me insight on how to change my behavior and thought patterns.”
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“She helped me get through one of the hardest transitions in my life, and continues to help me focus on being the best version of myself!”
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“She genuinely cares and really takes the time to ask questions to understand you. She is down to earth, easy to talk to, and extremely helpful.”
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A little more about me
When I'm not in session, you'll probably find me:
Spending time with my family
Trying a new restaurant or local spot
Planning my next trip
Testing out a new wellness activity
Curled up with a real, hold-in-your-hands book
Listen to my podcast interview.
I joined the Good Neighbor Podcast to talk about therapy, mental health, and how I work with clients.