Aileen Stotter, LMHC - Therapist in New York

About Aileen

Aileen Stotter is a licensed mental health counselor who uses straightforward methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, and family challenges. She works from New York and brings 11 years of professional experience to her practice. Aileen focuses on practical steps that feel doable, and she aims to make the process clear for a worried parent scanning on a phone.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect.

Background and approach

In sessions she helps clients spot unhelpful thought patterns and try new ways of responding. That approach is useful for anxiety, panic, obsessive thoughts, mood shifts, and behaviors tied to eating or stress. Aileen also supports people facing relationship and family problems.

She addresses communication difficulties, codependency, family of origin issues, and parenting-related strain. Conversations often center on skills for clearer communication and setting manageable boundaries. Practical problem-solving is a common feature of her work.

People review small experiments between sessions, track patterns, and adjust strategies that aren’t working. This keeps progress steady without overwhelming day-to-day life. She recognizes that shame, guilt, and mood disorders can make change feel risky.

Aileen works to create a steady, predictable process so clients can try new responses safely and build confidence over time.

CBT and online care for family and life stress

Aileen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core method. CBT helps people notice thought patterns that increase worry or low mood and then test more helpful ways to think and act. It is commonly used for anxiety, panic, obsessive thoughts, mood shifts, and problems tied to eating and stress.

Her approach focuses on straightforward skills and short experiments to try between sessions. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to find which techniques fit their goals and daily life. Deciding on the right approach is part of the work together, and adjustments are made based on what the client prefers and needs.

Online therapy makes these tools easier to use around busy family life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit in short windows, and live chat or text-based messaging are options for quick check-ins or ongoing support. These formats give flexibility for parents and caretakers to engage without long commutes, while still practicing CBT techniques in everyday settings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Aileen commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, and anger. She also addresses family problems, eating and body image issues, trauma and self-esteem concerns.

What style of therapy does she use day to day?

The main approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). That means sessions focus on practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

What professional background does she bring?

Aileen has 11 years of professional experience working with these concerns. Her work emphasizes skill-building and real-world strategies.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is licensed as an LMHC in New York with license number NY LMHC 010684-01. Her practice is based in New York.

Which languages does she use in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients based where her New York licensure applies.

What session formats are available online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do sessions and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Eating disorders

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience: 11 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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