Keesha Barthelemy, LMHC - Therapist in New York

About Keesha

Keesha Barthelemy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She brings three years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, substance use, relationships, family life, and parenting. Keesha speaks English and Haitian Creole and aims to create a straightforward, practical space for people to talk through immediate concerns.

She focuses on helping people manage emotions and cope with life changes. Keesha draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to teach concrete tools for day-to-day life.

Background and approach

Sessions usually center on identifying patterns, practicing new skills, and setting attainable steps forward. Keesha also supports those dealing with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and addictions. She describes herself as organized and personable, and she emphasizes building a collaborative relationship where clients feel heard and respected.

That collaboration guides each session’s direction and goals. Her background includes work with adults and families and experience addressing issues tied to substance use and reentry after incarceration. In practice she aims to be pragmatic and upbeat, helping clients try techniques they can use outside sessions.

The tone is direct and compassionate, geared toward parents and family members looking for clear guidance. People choosing to work with Keesha can expect a therapist who prioritizes practical steps, steady support, and skill-building focused on real-life challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s perspective at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s priorities, helping people feel understood and shape goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, mood problems, and practical challenges like managing stress or cravings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Keesha will discuss what feels most helpful and tailor methods to a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That process is collaborative - she helps choose techniques and then checks in to see what is working and what needs adjustment.

Online therapy offers several ways to meet that fit busy family life. Video calls allow for more face-to-face interaction, while phone sessions can be simpler to schedule. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to get brief check-ins or practice skills between sessions. These options aim to make consistent care easier to fit into daily routines and to support steady progress over time.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Keesha address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship and family challenges, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, bipolar conditions, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

The approach is practical and collaborative. Keesha uses clear conversation, skill teaching, and goal-setting to help people make changes they can use day to day.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has three years of clinical experience and has worked with adults and families, including people affected by substance use and those with reentry needs after incarceration.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a New York LMHC credential, license number NY LMHC 011323, and practices from New York.

Which languages are supported in therapy?

Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.

What session formats are available?

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

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English, Haitian Creole

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