Alisha Padilla, LCSW, NY | Psychotherapist

About Alisha Padilla

Clientele seen

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Seniors (65+)

Groups

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

EMDR

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Attachment-based

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Alisha Padilla

Therapy doesn’t have to feel stiff, clinical, or like you need to show up with all the right words. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma, perinatal mental health, depression, grief, and the complicated life transitions that don’t always come with an instruction manual. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. I draw from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and somatic and grounding techniques, tailoring our work to what actually fits you. Whether you’re carrying experiences from the past that keep showing up in the present, adjusting to pregnancy or parenthood, navigating loss, feeling stuck in depression, or simply trying to make sense of a season of life that feels heavier than expected, you don’t have to arrive with everything figured out. Bring the messy, tangled-up version. We can work with that.

What should a new client know about working with you?

You can expect therapy with me to feel like a real conversation, not an interrogation and definitely not a pop quiz. My style is warm, curious, collaborative, and pretty down-to-earth. I’ll give you space when you need to talk, ask questions when it might help us dig a little deeper, and gently point out patterns or connections that can be difficult to see when you’re right in the middle of them. There’s room here for the hard conversations, quiet moments, big realizations, and laughter when it finds its way into the room. We’ll use evidence-based tools, but we’ll also make sure they translate into something useful in your actual life. You don’t need to perform therapy “correctly.” Come as you are, and we’ll figure out the next steps together.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Core Psyche Collective

Education and training

Lehman College, CUNY, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1184139198

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Alisha Padilla?

Generally, Alisha Padilla has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Alisha Padilla's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Alisha Padilla accepting new patients?

Alisha Padilla generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Alisha Padilla's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Alisha Padilla accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Alisha Padilla online?

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What practice does Alisha Padilla work with?

Alisha Padilla works with Core Psyche Collective.

What are common reasons for patients to see Alisha Padilla?

Alisha Padilla frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alisha Padilla on their profile.