- CBT focused
- Practical tools
- Strengths based
About Aileen
Aileen Stotter is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who works from a practical, problem-solving perspective. She uses clear, evidence-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood swings, and eating concerns. She brings 11 years of experience to conversations about difficult feelings and life changes.
She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments to see what changes. That approach is often used for anxiety, panic, mood problems, and some eating and impulse issues.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and builds on existing strengths. The work can include skill practice, check-ins about progress, and planning for real-world challenges like family conflict or big transitions.
She has particular experience with family of origin issues, communication problems, body image struggles, and symptoms of obsessive or compulsive behavior. She also supports people coping with relationship strain, grief over life changes, and the emotional fallout of trauma and abuse.
Sessions focus on concrete goals and small, steady steps. People who come to her often leave with clearer ways to handle panic attacks, manage mood swings, and reduce the daily stress that gets in the way of living. The emphasis is on usable tools and steady progress.
How CBT and online work can help with anxiety and panic
Aileen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into small parts, so a person can practice different responses to anxiety, panic, or compulsive urges and notice what changes.The approach is goal oriented and skill focused. Therapy often includes brief experiments between sessions, thought records, and step-by-step plans for situations that trigger panic or strong mood swings. These tools can make stressful moments easier to manage over time.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to match methods to their specific goals, symptoms, and daily life. That might mean adjusting techniques or pacing to fit what feels most useful and doable.
Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for more consistent check-ins during life transitions. Talk with the therapist about timing and logistics so sessions can be arranged to fit around work, caregiving, or other routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, eating and body image issues, anger, and problems related to relationships and family of origin.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a collaborative, straightforward style that emphasizes skill-building and practical steps. Sessions often include noticing thoughts, testing new behaviors, and planning for real-life situations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of concerns including anxiety, mood disorders, and eating-related issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.