Raven Maldonado, LMHC(She/Her/Hers)

Raven Maldonado, LMHC, specializes in working with adolescents, teens, young adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation challenges, family conflict, school-related stress, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. She understands that the teenage and young adult years can be both exciting and overwhelming, and she strives to create a supportive environment where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to grow.

Raven's approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and practical. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and strengths-based techniques to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Her goal is not only to help clients manage current challenges, but also to equip them with skills they can continue using throughout their lives.

With more than 15 years of experience supporting youth, families, and individuals, Raven brings a unique perspective shaped by her work as a mental health clinician, educator, and mediator. She recognizes that every client's experience is different and believes therapy should be tailored to each individual's needs, strengths, and goals. She is also bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing her to provide services to a diverse range of clients and families.

Clients often appreciate Raven's ability to balance compassion with structure. She creates a space where people can feel safe exploring difficult emotions while also developing practical strategies for creating meaningful change. Whether someone is struggling with anxiety, navigating family dynamics, adjusting to a new life stage, or working through self-confidence challenges, Raven focuses on helping them build resilience, insight, and confidence.

Raven provides virtual therapy services to clients throughout New York and works as part of the team at Root & Rise Clinical Specialists. She welcomes adolescents, young adults, parents, and families seeking personalized, trauma-informed care and a collaborative therapeutic experience.