Paula Carrizosa (she/her)

Master Social Worker, LMSW

Contact Info

paulacarrizosatherapy@gmail.com
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License

  • Master Social Worker
    New York
    This clinician has a license or permit that requires the clinician to practice under supervision in order to meet state licensure requirements.

Locations

Manhattan Alternative Wellness Collective
110 Lafayette St
New York, NY 10013
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Aspire Psychotherapy
312 E 85th St suite 1a
New York, NY 10028-4569
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Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, OCD, trauma, or depression? I work with teens, adults, and couples who are ready for meaningful change and want compassionate, affirming support. Whether you're navigating emotional overwhelm, challenges in communication, or the lasting impact of trauma, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore what’s holding you back and build tools for healing. I specialize in evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches and offer sessions in both English and Spanish.

I use evidence-based somatic approaches, such as EMDR and IFS, to get to the root of current challenges. When working with couples, I focus on restoring connection by fostering emotional safety, deepening mutual understanding, and interrupting the reactive cycles that leave you feeling stuck or unseen.

I earned my master's degree at the Columbia School of Social Work, where I trained in their Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program. I have experience supporting survivors of trauma, immigrants, asylum seekers, activists, and LGBTQ+ clients, and I bring an anti-oppressive, culturally responsive lens to all my work. Therapy can be a powerful step toward a more fulfilling and authentic life. If you’re curious about working together, schedule a free consultation to see if we're a good fit!


Specialties

  • Anxiety and Panic Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • PTSD
  • Trauma
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Complex PTSD
  • Compulsive Behaviors
  • Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Transgender

Modalities

  • Couples
  • Individuals

Special Populations

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Immigrants
  • Racial and Ethnic Minorities

Treatment Methods

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Integrative
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic Experiencing (SE)
  • Attachment-based
  • EMDR
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy (EFCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Attachment-Focused EMDR
  • Exposure and Response Prevention
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied

Age Groups

  • Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 21)
  • Adults
  • Young Adults (20's & 30's)

Alternative Language

  • Spanish