Salisa Garrand

Salisa Garrand is a New York licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing loneliness, anxiety, and the effects of past trauma. She works with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed by depression, parenting pressures, or the worry and panic that interrupt daily life. Her tone is down-to-earth and focused on practical next steps for people who want relief and greater connection.

She draws on a trauma-informed, holistic perspective shaped in part by her own experiences. Sessions center on identifying strengths and small changes that build resilience. Conversations are guided toward clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and more stable mood over time.

Salisa emphasizes collaboration. She aims to listen first, then offer tools that fit each person's goals and routines. That might include strategies for managing panic, ways to rebuild trust after abandonment or infidelity, or support through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting transitions.

Her counseling also addresses feelings of emptiness, shame, and social isolation. She supports people who want to strengthen self-regard and reduce self-harm urges by creating steadier coping habits. Work often moves at a pace the person can manage.

With four years of professional experience and a New York LMHC credential, she blends practical skill-building with empathy. People who choose her can expect a steady, respectful partner as they try new approaches and aim for more connected daily life.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Salisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on trauma recovery and managing anxiety. Trauma-informed work helps people name what happened, understand how it affects day-to-day reactions, and practice new ways of responding to triggers. Anxiety-focused techniques include grounding and pacing exercises that reduce panic and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist listens to goals and preferences, and then suggests methods that match the person’s needs. Clients and therapist adjust tools over time so the plan stays practical and relevant.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, since sessions can avoid travel and match different daily schedules. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a full hour is hard to arrange, or for audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited. Talk with the therapist about which setup will best support consistent progress and realistic follow-through.