Business Details
7 Years
experience
Expert Mental Health Counseling in NYC
Counseling Space, P.C is a dedicated mental health practice founded on the belief that everyone benefits from support in overcoming life's challenges. With a focus on women entrepreneurs and multicultural communities, we provide counseling, wellness consulting, and innovative programs like Write Therapy Workshops. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in clinical social work, narrative therapy, and forensic social work. We specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma through personalized action plans that emphasize inner strengths over weaknesses.Our approach integrates cultural awareness, holistic healing, and practical tools for stress management. As advocates for preventative mental health, we offer resources like the Entrepreneur's Mental Wealth Checklist and Health Insurance Cheat Sheet to empower clients. With services ranging from individual therapy to corporate wellness programs, we are committed to removing stigma and fostering open dialogue about mental wellness in underserved communities.
Services
Counseling Services
CEO Wellness Solutions
Write Therapy Workshops
Forensic Social Work
Mental Health Business Plans
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We specialize in mental health support for women entrepreneurs and multicultural communities
- Our team includes licensed clinical social workers with 15+ years of experience
- We offer evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral and narrative therapy
- We provide culturally affirming care with a focus on underserved populations
- We combine traditional counseling with innovative programs like Write Therapy Workshops
What people say
Safe and affirming space
Powerful therapeutic writing practices
Expertise in multicultural mental health
Practical stress management tools
Transformative personal growth opportunities
Services
Counseling Services
Personalized mental health counseling addressing anxiety, depression, and burnout through evidence-based approaches. Our licensed therapists create goal-oriented plans focusing on clients' strengths rather than weaknesses. Services include individual therapy, couples counseling, and specialized support for multicultural communities.
CEO Wellness Solutions
Customized mental wellness programs for entrepreneurs combining mindset coaching with practical stress management strategies. We help business owners develop Mental Health Business Plans and provide resources like the Entrepreneur's Mental Wealth Checklist to improve work-life balance and prevent burnout.
Write Therapy Workshops
Guided journaling programs that use narrative therapy principles to enhance emotional wellness. These workshops help participants process trauma, build resilience, and improve interpersonal relationships through structured writing exercises and group sharing in both personal and corporate settings.
Forensic Social Work
Specialized services connecting mental health and legal systems, including court advocacy and case management. Our forensic social workers analyze how social factors like trauma impact legal cases, providing comprehensive assessments for the judicial system based on client history.
Mental Health Business Plans
Strategic frameworks integrating mental wellness into business development. These plans help entrepreneurs align company values with personal well-being through self-reflection exercises, boundary-setting techniques, and sustainable growth strategies that prevent professional burnout.
People
Leslie Garcia
Founder & Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Leslie Garcia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15+ years of experience in mental health. She specializes in supporting women entrepreneurs and multicultural communities, combining her expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy with forensic social work experience from the NYC judicial system.
April Lawrie
Therapist
April Lawrie, MSEd, MHC-LP, provides culturally aware therapy focusing on anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. She creates safe spaces for clients to develop confidence and practical skills for managing emotional challenges through a combination of talk therapy and psychoeducation.
Minaa B.
Therapist & Author
Minaa B., MSW, LMSW, is a recognized mental health expert specializing in anxiety, depression, and burnout. With experience in community mental health and private practice, she hosts the 'Mindful With Minaa' podcast and has appeared in major media outlets like Oprah Daily and CBS News.
Stacia Yearwood
Creative Writing Facilitator
Stacia Yearwood, MFA, combines creative writing with mental health through Write Therapy Workshops. As an educator and documentary producer, she facilitates global programs that use narrative therapy principles to enhance emotional wellness and interpersonal relationships through structured writing exercises.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide counseling for anxiety, depression, and burnout; CEO wellness programs; Write Therapy Workshops; forensic social work; and Mental Health Business Plans tailored to individual and corporate needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Visit our website for our Health Insurance Cheat Sheet to understand your coverage options and submit claims.
Are services available online?
Yes, we offer virtual therapy sessions, online workshops, and digital resources accessible globally. Our Write Therapy programs and CEO Wellness Solutions are available in both in-person and virtual formats.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us through our website or call 718-540-7868 to schedule a consultation. Our team will help match you with the appropriate service and available therapist or program.
What makes your approach unique?
We combine clinical expertise with cultural awareness, using evidence-based therapies alongside creative approaches like narrative therapy. Our focus on women entrepreneurs and multicultural communities addresses specific mental health needs often overlooked in traditional settings.
Do you offer corporate mental health programs?
Yes, we provide customized corporate wellness solutions including team-building workshops, stress management training, and Mental Health Business Plans to improve workplace well-being and employee retention.
