therapy for adolescents and adults in nyc
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Karina Eugenio Vargas, LMHC, LPC
Karina Eugenio Vargas, LMHC, LPC
Karina Eugenio Vargas, LMHC, LPC
Karina is a trauma-informed therapist who works with adults from diverse and minority communities who may feel unseen, misunderstood, or hesitant to seek mental health support. She understands how systemic inequities, cultural stigma, and life experiences can impact emotional well-being and believes therapy should be a space where clients feel safe, affirmed, and respected.
Karina offers culturally responsive, trauma-aware care tailored to each individual’s identity, values, and lived experiences. By building trust and collaborating closely with her clients, she helps them develop practical coping skills, process past experiences, and move toward greater emotional balance, resilience, and empowerment.
Karina earned her Master of Science in Education and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. John’s University and completed specialized training at Yale’s Child Study Center in child and adult abuse. She has over six years of experience working in community mental health and outpatient settings, supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship concerns. Her approach is grounded in a psychodynamic framework, integrating CBT and Narrative Therapy based on each client’s needs.
Client Focus: Adolescents and Adults
Modalities: CBT, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic
Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Specialty: Trauma
More about Karina than just her work:
"I’m a huge sports fan. During baseball season, you’ll find me at Citi Field riding the emotional highs and lows of being a Mets fan. In the winter, I’m cheering on my Aguilas Cibaeñas in the Dominican Winter League. I also love soccer and am already counting down to the World Cup rooting for my childhood favorite team, Brasil."
Liza Moore, LMSW
Karina Eugenio Vargas, LMHC, LPC
Karina Eugenio Vargas, LMHC, LPC
Liza is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing compassionate, client-centered mental health care to teens and adults across New York City and Long Island. She is committed to meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively to help them navigate challenges and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
She supports individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addiction, grief, life transitions, relationship and family concerns, stress, self-esteem challenges, and women’s issues. Liza takes a holistic, practical, and problem-solving approach to treatment, integrating evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-based practices, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care.
Liza earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Queens College and her Master of Social Work from Hunter College School of Social Work. Born and raised in Brooklyn, she brings deep knowledge of the communities she serves. She is also a certified field instructor and supervisor for graduate-level social work students.
Her experience spans multiple levels of care, including outpatient clinics, supportive housing, day treatment programs, mobile crisis services, assertive community treatment, and adult and pediatric psychiatric emergency and inpatient settings. Liza is known for her nurturing, down-to-earth, and personable style, and is highly skilled in crisis intervention, high-risk triage, and acute care management.
stephanie rodriguez, LMHC-D
Karina Eugenio Vargas, LMHC, LPC
stephanie rodriguez, LMHC-D
As a bilingual Spanish-speaking clinician, Stephanie is able to meet the needs of the community in NYC to ensure that language is not a barrier to receiving treatment. In addition, Stephanie is able to address the stigma surrounding mental health in the Hispanic/Latino community. While being culturally competent, Stephanie can assess, support, and help get her clients’ life back on track while enhancing their well-being.
She enjoys empowering individuals and bearing witness to their healing and growth.
Whether it is processing difficult topics, navigating through recent changes, or confronting possible life barriers, she strives to create a safe and exploratory counseling relationship that fosters growth, a sense of empowerment, and emotional well-being.
Stephanie has worked with children, adolescents, and adults providing individual, group, and family therapy sessions treating clients with conditions, such as: depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, suicidality, self-harming behavior, and adjustment/behavior issues.
Stephanie uses a client-centered approach, working collaboratively with clients to identify their goals and develop a customized treatment plan. She also places a strong emphasis on building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship.
Client Focus: Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Modalities: CBT, Psychodynamic, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction, and neurocounseling.
Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Specialty: Anxiety
More about Stephanie than just her work:
"I find balance in training for and running marathons, exploring new baking recipes, and cherishing moments with friends and family. These moments keep me grounded and inspired in my work."