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Iesha Whitaker, LCSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Iesha

Iesha Whitaker is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York who focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She draws on training in evidence-based therapies to help clients manage symptoms, build practical coping skills, and explore patterns that affect mood, behavior, and relationships. Her background also includes work with LGBT-related concerns and issues connected to homelessness, giving her experience with complex social and identity-related stressors.

Her practice emphasizes collaborative skill-building and intentional exploration of personal narratives. Iesha uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.

With eight years of clinical experience and the credential LCSW (New York LCSW 086068), she integrates practical strategies and reflective work to support clients through transitions, grief, family challenges, and mood conditions. Sessions are offered through multiple online formats to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Iesha integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into online work to give practical, skills-based support. CBT involves identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress, while DBT provides emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for mood instability, intense emotions, and relationship challenges.

She also weaves mindfulness techniques into sessions to help clients develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. The therapist approaches treatment collaboratively, saying the right mix of methods emerges from conversations about a client's goals, symptoms, and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Together they explore which strategies feel most useful and adjust the focus over time to support progress.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, manage regular skill practice between sessions, and access therapy from varied locations within the therapist's service area.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
The practice supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and related mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and panic symptoms.
What is the overall therapeutic style and approach?
Work is collaborative and skills-focused, combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and narrative methods to fit individual goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has eight years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and social concerns, including LGBT-related issues and homelessness-related stressors.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?
The therapist holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in New York with the license number NY LCSW 086068.
Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are offered for online sessions?
Clients may connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match their preferred communication style.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

About

Iesha Whitaker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York, not currently accepting new clients.