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- Relationship concerns
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
About Lanika
Lanika Laster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 20 years of practice. She focuses on relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are delivered in English and the practice works with people from diverse backgrounds.
She uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques rather than a single method. In sessions she helps people set clear goals, identify strengths, and practice concrete strategies to address pressing problems. Work often centers on improving communication, resolving family of origin issues, and exploring body image or self-love concerns.
Lanika also supports clients dealing with forgiveness, clarifying life purpose, and navigating multicultural issues that affect well-being. She frames challenges as solvable problems and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Conversations are direct and focused on what changes someone can make in daily life.
Her background includes two decades of varied clinical work with people from different cultures and religious traditions. That experience informs her attention to how identity and context shape relationships and stress. She aims to help people recognize patterns and develop skills that reduce emotional burnout.
To begin, readers are asked to use the See online therapy options button and complete a brief matching questionnaire. After the questionnaire they can schedule an initial session and confirm current session formats and costs before booking.
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Approaches used in online sessions and what they do
Lanika uses a blend of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. One common approach focuses on building skills for day-to-day coping and stress management - practicing concrete tools to handle life changes, reduce burnout, and manage emotional overload. Another approach targets communication patterns and relationship skills - identifying unhelpful interaction habits and rehearsing new ways to express needs and set boundaries.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist reviews your goals, preferences, and concerns and then suggests techniques to try. Together you monitor what helps and adjust the plan as needed, rather than committing to a single method from the start.
Practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting therapy around work or caregiving responsibilities. Online options can make shorter check-ins simpler and reduce time spent traveling. Because this therapist's session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm which remote or in-person formats are available before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What main concerns does she address?
She focuses on relationship problems, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include body image, communication problems, family of origin issues, forgiveness, life purpose, multicultural concerns, self-love, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She draws from a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques rather than one single modality. Work is practical and goal-oriented, with strategies to try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York State.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted. All sessions are arranged within the therapist's stated practice region.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current pricing during the intake process.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. You can confirm session formats and other details before booking.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.