Last edited 03/26/2026
Tashana Joseph
Accepting New Clients
Online in New York
Identifies As
Non-binary / GenderfluidBlack/African AmericanBIPOC, LGBTQIA+
Get To Know Me
What is your style/approach to therapy?
My approach to therapy is collaborative, trauma-informed, and client-centered. I don’t believe therapy is about “fixing” someone; it’s about creating a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported as you move through your own journey. Finding a therapist is like shopping for shoes — the right fit matters. I see my role as someone who walks alongside you, not in front of you. This is your life, and I’m here to guide, challenge when needed, and support your growth.
I integrate evidence-based practices while also honoring your lived experience, culture, and strengths. Whether I’m your first therapist or someone supporting you through a new chapter, my goal is to help you build tools, insight, and confidence that continue beyond our sessions.
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyTrauma
General Expertise
CareersSelf-EsteemRace & Cultural IdentityAnger managementBipolar disorderCultural adjustmentDivorce & separationLife transitionsSelf HarmSuicidal ideationPeer RelationshipsSchool Issues
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesPerson-Centered TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyEmotionally Focused TherapySolution-Focused Brief Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Couples CounselingIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaAnthemBlue Cross Blue ShieldBlue ShieldCarelon Behavioral HealthEmpire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
| Couples Counseling: | $175 |
| Individual Therapy: | $125 |
Professional Background
Licensure
Under Supervision: Tashana Joseph , Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit, P136290 is practicing under the supervision of Maya McDuffie (New York, LMHC, 016875) at New Horizons Psychotherapy Services, PLLC.
Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.
Training/CertificationsMandated Reporter (2021)Institute for Solution Focused Therapy (2025)Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training (2025)
Education
New York University , Master of Arts, Mental Health and Wellness, 2024 — Organizations: Steinhardt’s Black Society
Leadership: Steinhardt’s Black Society Secretary Chair (Fall 2022)
Office of Diversity and Belonging Social Justice Study Away 2024: Participated in a tour and academic enrichment program. Activities included visits to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, dining at Busboys and Poets, narrated tours of historic U Street, and presentations by Dr. George Derek Musgrove.
SUNY Oswego, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology major, Cognitive Science & Health Science minor , 2021 — Organizations: Image Step Team, The Association of Black Psychologists, Club Softball, Counseling Outreach Peer Educator.
Leadership: Club Softball Diversity and Inclusion Chair.
Professional Development: Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) member.
Awards: Psi Chi, The International Honor Society for Psychology member (SUNY Oswego Chapter, 2020), Point BIPOC Scholar (2022)
Senior Capstone Thesis: "Examining the Effects of Racial-Related Stressors on the Mental Health of College Students and Evaluating the Efforts Toward Improving Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education."
Work HistoryOver the years, my work has consistently centered on supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, anxiety, mood challenges, and major life transitions—especially Black youth, marginalized communities, and emerging adults navigating high-stress systems.
I began developing my expertise while working closely with youth impacted by foster care systems. In those settings, I learned quickly that behavior always tells a story. Many of the young people I worked with had experienced layered trauma—community violence, family disruption, systemic racism, school exclusion. Supporting them required more than surface-level coping skills. This is where my passion for combining healing with empowerment really took root.
Through my involvement with the SAFE Spaces initiative at NYU Steinhardt’s RISE Lab (in collaboration with NYC’s Administration for Children’s Services), I strengthened my ability to think both clinically and systemically. I contributed to data collection. That experience sharpened my understanding of how environments—schools, courts, child welfare systems—impact mental health. It also reinforced my commitment to culturally responsive and justice-oriented care.
As a mental health clinician, I’ve worked with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. My approach integrates evidence-based tools with warmth and authenticity. I often draw from cognitive and behavioral strategies to help clients identify patterns in their thoughts and behaviors, while also incorporating strengths-based and positive psychology approaches to build meaning, purpose, and hope; not just symptom reduction. I believe healing is not only about surviving, but about flourishing.
Because of my background in diversity, equity, and inclusion work, I am especially attuned to how race, identity, and systemic stress impact mental health. I have worked intentionally to support Black clients and other marginalized individuals in spaces where they may not always feel seen or understood. I aim to create a therapeutic environment where clients do not have to explain or defend their lived experiences. My role is to help expand and build tools, foster insight, and support clients in building lives that feel aligned, empowered, and meaningful.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Tashana Joseph , MHC-LP, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Tashana Joseph accepting new clients?
Yes, Tashana Joseph is accepting new clients for online therapy in New York.
Does Tashana Joseph accept insurance?
Yes, Tashana Joseph accepts insurance, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield.
What types of therapy does Tashana Joseph offer?
Tashana Joseph offers therapy for couples and individuals.
Does Tashana Joseph offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in New York can book Tashana Joseph for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Tashana Joseph offer online therapy?
Yes, Tashana Joseph offers online therapy via video sessions to people in New York.
How quickly can I see Tashana Joseph ?
Tashana Joseph typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Tashana Joseph speak?
Tashana Joseph conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Tashana Joseph online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Tashana Joseph online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.