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Anastasia Przybyla

Anastasia Przybyla, LMHC

Therapist · New York · 5+ years of experience

Therapist for life transitions and identity challenges

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  • Affirming approach
  • Practical coping skills
  • Relationship focus

About Anastasia

Anastasia Przybyla is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and midlife concerns. She supports those coping with relationship strain, parenting pressures, ADHD, and challenges tied to identity and belonging. She also works with people dealing with trauma, eating issues, bipolar mood patterns, and career transitions.

Her style is warm and direct. Sessions focus on building self-compassion and clearer communication. She helps people name patterns, try new ways of coping, and set small, realistic goals. Progress is tracked in simple, practical steps rather than abstract ideas.

Anastasia uses a mix of familiar approaches to fit each person. She draws on client-centered ideas to follow the person’s lead. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She also uses dialectical skills to manage strong emotions and improve relationships.

She has five years of clinical experience as an LMHC. That background includes work with LGBTQ+ people and those confronting isolation or big life changes. Anastasia emphasizes hands-on strategies for building confidence and problem-solving day-to-day difficulties.

People who choose her often want straightforward guidance and a partnership in change. She aims to create an affirming space where people can heal from past wounds, clarify values, and find a clearer sense of purpose. For practical steps to begin, follow the site’s booking process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFertility issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How Anastasia’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience, letting the conversation follow what matters most. It helps when someone needs a respectful, nonjudgmental space to sort feelings and make decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for handling intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anastasia will collaborate with the person to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time based on what helps most.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain consistent appointments, add short check-ins when needed, and use worksheets or tools together during sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anastasia focus on?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar patterns, and midlife changes. She also helps with relationship strain, parenting issues, eating concerns, trauma, and identity-related challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm and direct, emphasizing self-compassion and clear communication. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on small, achievable steps.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of clinical experience working as a licensed mental health counselor. That experience includes work with LGBTQ+ people and those facing life transitions.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) holding a New York LMHC credential and practices from New York.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and Anastasia accepts clients from outside the United States.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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