Fatima Westgate, LMHC, NY | Psychotherapist

About Fatima Westgate

Focus areas

Anxiety

Cultural Diversity Issues

Mood Disorders

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Dissociative Disorder

Racism Issues

Bipolar Disorder

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

Chinese (Cantonese), English

Getting to know Fatima Westgate

Hi, I'm Maria Westgate, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in New York. My therapeutic approach is eclectic and tailored to what works best for you, rooted primarily in Gestalt and Existentialism. I specialize in trauma and have a particular focus on supporting Asian individuals, especially those who are first-generation or immigrants. My approach centers on meeting the unique needs of each client. There is no single way to do therapy, and no one approach fits everyone. I am trained in-and continue to deepen my skills in-various modalities including CBT, EMDR, DBT, SFBT, and Schema Therapy. I blend these approaches to create a personalized plan that works best for you. I work with clients across all age groups, from teenagers to older adults. I enjoy supporting people through life transitions, trauma recovery, and identifying areas for personal growth. My experience includes working in hospital settings and providing care for individuals managing Bipolar Disorder and Personality Disorders. In sessions, I use humor to build rapport and balance working toward your goals with getting to know you as a person. I also provide psychoeducation so you understand why things are happening the way they are and can access resources to support your healing and growth.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - New York

NPI number

1922763085

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Fatima Westgate work with?

Fatima Westgate works with Rula Health - New York.

What are common reasons for patients to see Fatima Westgate?

Fatima Westgate frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Fatima Westgate on their profile.