Bonita Lochan, LMHC
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
Online only
About me
When working together, I will utilize various evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and person-centered, strengths-based, and psychodynamic modalities. It is important to me to foster an environment of honesty, compassion, safety, and nonjudgment. I can help you work through anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and various life transitions. I am sensitive to diversity in the areas of race, culture, spirituality, and gender and sexual identity.
I grew up in an underdeveloped country where mental illness was taboo and suicide rates soared. This environment fueled my curiosity to better understand human behavior. While studying law in undergrad, I took a criminology course that helped me recognize my true passion. I pursued graduate studies in mental health counseling and spent the past 10 years working as a clinician. Many of us are so highly critical of ourselves and set unrealistic expectations, so I look forward to helping my clients identify and unravel harmful irrational beliefs. Therapy can help you in your journey toward being your best self.
License
License(s)
Education
CUNY
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$60 - $120Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Cigna
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-Esteem
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Asian
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English