- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Raven
Raven Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and parenting challenges. She focuses on improving self-esteem, coping with life changes, and addressing relationship and family issues. Raven speaks English and uses straightforward, practical strategies in sessions.
Her style is collaborative and calm. She encourages self-compassion and clear communication. Sessions emphasize small, achievable steps that fit into a person's daily life rather than big, abstract promises.
Background and approach
Raven draws on a few evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness practices are introduced to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are also part of her toolkit to help clients clarify values and take committed action. Dialectical skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. Motivational interviewing can help when substance use or behavioral change are goals.
Raven has six years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief, body image, ADHD, and codependency. She aims to create a steady, supportive space where people can try new ways of coping and reconnect with what matters to them.
What Raven works with
Everything Raven lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Raven helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Raven lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and meeting people where they are. In practice this means the therapist follows a person's lead, offers empathy, and helps them clarify goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that cause distress and practicing concrete skills to change them. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and parenting-related stress.Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. Raven will work together with clients to choose which methods fit their needs and preferences. That may mean trying mindfulness exercises one week and behavior-focused tasks the next, then adjusting based on what helps most.
Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging gives flexibility for different days and needs. Video sessions let people work through emotion and body language, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging allow shorter check-ins or support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around family schedules and work commitments.
Questions people ask about Raven
What problems does Raven often address?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting strain, relationship and family problems, trauma, grief, and self-esteem difficulties.
How would you describe Raven's therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on small, practical steps, self-compassion, and clearer communication.
What kind of experience does Raven bring?
Raven has six years of clinical experience supporting people through mood issues, trauma, substance concerns, and life transitions.
What are Raven's credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.
Can I work with Raven if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Raven meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and billing 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 Raven?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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