Menucha Banayan (She/Her)

Accepting Clients

Welcome to my practice! I’m Menucha, and I’m dedicated to helping you grow and guiding you through life’s challenges.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in New York

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Are you always a little anxious and afraid? You find yourself stuck in your own mind, replaying the same situations over and over. You feel unseen, lost, and alone in your relationships. Anxiety is creeping up on you all the time, and your trauma gets triggered again and again. You feel helpless and you need out NOW. It's a lonely place to be, but you don't have to suffer alone. That's where I come in. I will help you learn tools to get your life back.

My Background and Approach

I specialize in relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, and OCD. I like to meet you where you're at, and together we'll dig deep, set goals tailored to your unique needs, and learn new ways to overcome the obstacles in your life. I'll help you explore the reasons why you might be feeling stuck and help you process what is going on for you now. Through evidence-based approaches, I will teach you tools that you can carry around with you at all times. So no matter where you go, you'll always have access to discreet exercises that can quickly create relief. Together, we’ll transform your struggles into opportunities for personal growth.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I firmly believe that every individual has the innate capacity to grow, evolve, and create positive change in their lives. Our racial, ethnic, or social backgrounds do not determine our potential for growth; rather, they shape our unique experiences and perspectives, which are just one piece of the puzzle. The behaviors and patterns we develop are often learned from others or influenced by our life circumstances — experiences that may shape how we think, feel, and act. However, I believe that through exploration, self-reflection, and the acquisition of new skills and tools, we can break free from unhelpful patterns and make empowered choices that align with who we truly want to be. Change is possible, and I'm here to help you facilitate the change you want in your life!

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $150 - 220/session

Reach out to Menucha