Yara Adam-Whiter

Therapist

Approach to Therapy

Yara utilizes evidence-based interventions including Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Multicultural Counseling, LGBTQQAI+ Affirmative Competency, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Expressive Art Therapy, and Trauma Informed Care. She believes in creating a collaborative, non-judgmental, supportive therapeutic environment to build a trusting relationship that leads to the empowerment and growth of the client. Yara is passionate about normalizing mental health treatment and improving accessibility to mental health care for all by listening to the individuals needs and wants, assisting them to reach their unique goal.

Experience

Yara Adam-Whiter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, New York license number #013416, employed by Cerebral. Yara received her Master of Art in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling from New York University in May of 2020.

Specialties

Addiction, Anxiety, Coping with Life Changes, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress Management, Trauma and Abuse

Hobbies and Interests

In her free time, Yara enjoys drawing, creating art, or planning her next travel adventure.

"You don't have to fit into a mold that someone else has defined. ~ Peggy Johnson"

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black/African American

Language

Arabic, English

Licensed in

New York

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