Mental Health Counselor – Licensed Provisional
Etta
Krinsky,
MHC-LP
Psychotherapist at Ahava Mental Health. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, and life transitions, with a relational, strengths-based approach that holds you and the whole of who you are.
A note from Etta
Why I do this work
I became a therapist because I believe in the power of being truly seen, and I have witnessed, firsthand, how transformative it is when someone finally has a space where they don’t have to perform or explain themselves before the conversation can begin.
My approach is relational at its core. I don’t think healing happens through technique alone. It happens through connection, through feeling genuinely met. I bring my whole self to our work, because I believe the therapeutic relationship is as important as any tool or method.
I am especially drawn to working with people who are hard on themselves: those who hold themselves to impossible standards, who have learned to put everyone else first, or who carry things in their bodies they haven’t yet found words for. You deserve care that meets you where you are, at your pace, without judgment.
Whatever brings you here, I’m glad you came. Let’s find out what’s possible when you feel genuinely supported.
— Etta Krinsky, MHC-LP
Education & credentials
Graduate Degree
M.A. Mental Health Counseling
Touro University
Undergraduate Degree
B.A. Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
License
Mental Health Counselor – Licensed Provisional (MHC-LP)
New York State
Approach
Relational & Trauma-Informed
Somatic & parts-based integration
My approach
Relational, embodied, and strengths-based
I draw on relational, somatic, and parts-based frameworks, meeting you where you are, building from your strengths, and paying attention to what your body is already telling you.
RT
Relational Therapy
A deeply human approach that centers the therapeutic relationship itself as the vehicle for healing, building trust, safety, and connection as the foundation for all the work.
SB
Strengths-Based
Rather than focusing exclusively on what is wrong, we identify and build on what is already working: your resilience, values, and the capacities you already carry.
TI
Trauma-Informed Care
Every session is guided by an understanding of how trauma shapes the nervous system and the self. Safety, choice, and pacing are non-negotiable throughout our work together.
SP
Somatic & Parts Work
Healing happens in the body as much as the mind. We draw on somatic awareness and parts-based frameworks to access the deeper layers that talk alone cannot always reach.
Areas of focus
What we work on together
These are the areas I know most deeply: the ones I’ve trained in, sat with, and bring both skill and genuine care to.
Who I support
Care for every person
Teens (16+)
A steady, non-judgmental presence for adolescents figuring out who they are and where they belong.
Young Adults
Support for the transitions, pressures, and questions that come with early adulthood.
Adults
Thoughtful, whole-person care for anyone navigating a hard season or ready for meaningful change.
Those with Body Image Struggles
Compassionate, non-diet care for clients working through complicated relationships with their bodies and food.
High Achievers & Perfectionists
Support for people who hold themselves to impossible standards and are ready to relate to themselves with more kindness.
Trauma Survivors
Paced, trauma-informed care that respects your nervous system and your readiness. Healing is not a race.
Ready to meet Etta?
A free 15-minute consult is the easiest way to begin.
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