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- Addictions support
- CBT techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
About Arnice
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in New York with six years of clinical experience, Arnice Izquierdo focuses on addictions and related relationship concerns. She works with adults to address substance use, process addictions, and the stress that can come with separation and communication breakdowns. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Arnice uses a relational and collaborative style in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and Motivational Interviewing to help people recognize unhelpful patterns and find workable steps forward. Conversations tend to be direct and practical, with attention to how thoughts and behaviors interact.
Typical concerns addressed include drug and alcohol addiction, gambling and other process addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, and impulsive decisions that cause problems at work or in relationships. She also helps people dealing with commitment issues, divorce and separation, family conflict, low self-regard, and social anxiety.
Her training includes studies at New York University and Adelphi University, and her background covers work with individuals, couples, and family situations centered on addiction and behavioral health. Arnice offers telehealth services for people located in New York.
To begin, prospective clients use the site matching process to schedule an initial session. The practical focus in early meetings is setting short-term goals and identifying small changes that fit into daily life. Progress is tracked through regular check-ins and adjustments to the plan as needed.
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Therapeutic approaches and how remote sessions work
Arnice commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and Motivational Interviewing. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and then testing small changes to see what helps. This approach is often used for anxiety, social phobia, and behaviors tied to substance use. Motivational Interviewing centers on a person's own reasons for change and uses guided conversation to build motivation and plan practical next steps. It is frequently applied when people are ambivalent about giving up or reducing substance or process-related behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Arnice will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adapts strategies based on progress and feedback. The early sessions focus on concrete goals and measurable steps so adjustments can be made quickly.
The biography states that she provides telehealth for people in New York. Confirm current session formats before booking to know which remote options are offered. Remote appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time so therapy can fit around work or family commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on addictions and related relationship issues, including drug and alcohol use, gambling, process addictions, smoking or vaping cessation, and social anxiety.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a relational, collaborative approach that emphasizes practical steps. Sessions combine conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques and Motivational Interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working in behavioral health and addiction-related settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) licensed in New York and provides services to people located in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The biography lists telehealth services in New York. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.