Keesha Barthelemy, LMHC

Keesha Barthelemy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She brings three years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and life stresses. Keesha speaks English and Haitian Creole and aims to build a warm, organized relationship with each person she sees.

She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and relationship and parenting struggles. Keesha also supports clients coping with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, anger, self-esteem challenges, and jealousy. Her practice includes attention to multicultural issues and problems related to substance use and financial stress.

Keesha uses practical, person-centered methods in therapy. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to place the person's goals at the center of sessions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies are part of her toolkit for short-term coping and lasting change.

In a typical session she aims to be personable and direct. Conversations focus on clear goals and small, doable steps between sessions. She emphasizes building skills people can use right away to handle cravings, mood swings, or tense conversations at home.

People who prefer a collaborative, goal-oriented approach often find this style helpful. If someone wants a therapist who blends practical tools with straightforward support, Keesha offers that combination in her practice.

Approaches that guide online work and practical change

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and values. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps people decide what matters most. This approach helps when someone feels stuck or wants a supportive, nonjudgmental space to sort things out.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions identify patterns that lead to anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful behaviors and teach steps to change them. CBT is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and behavior change related to addiction or mood swings.

Mindfulness strategies teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques can support emotion regulation, cravings, and impulsive reactions during tense moments.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and what is happening in daily life. That collaborative process can include trying different tools and adjusting the plan over time.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins on hectic days, or avoid travel time. Many people find remote work helps them stay consistent and practice new skills in everyday settings.