Ashanti Palatnik, LMFT
Compassionate New York LMFT supporting relationships and healing
- Stress and anxiety care
- Family and relationship focus
- Online sessions available
About Ashanti Palatnik
Ashanti Palatnik is a licensed therapist based in New York who supports people navigating complex emotional challenges. With seven years of clinical experience, she centers care on understanding each person's distinct story and helps clients develop practical strategies to manage depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem concerns. Ashanti cultivates a compassionate, affirming environment where clients can explore difficult feelings and work toward meaningful change.
She addresses a broad range of issues including social anxiety, communication problems, questions about life purpose, and trauma recovery, bringing a multicultural, intersectional lens to her practice. Ashanti draws on evidence-based methods to guide clients in building resilience, processing painful emotions, and strengthening relationships. Her work emphasizes self-compassion and practical skills that support daily functioning and long-term growth.
Ashanti holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. This indicates formal training in relational dynamics and approaches that consider individual and family systems. She is committed to walking alongside clients with empathy and professional guidance as they pursue greater self-understanding and healthier connections.
She addresses a broad range of issues including social anxiety, communication problems, questions about life purpose, and trauma recovery, bringing a multicultural, intersectional lens to her practice. Ashanti draws on evidence-based methods to guide clients in building resilience, processing painful emotions, and strengthening relationships. Her work emphasizes self-compassion and practical skills that support daily functioning and long-term growth.
Ashanti holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. This indicates formal training in relational dynamics and approaches that consider individual and family systems. She is committed to walking alongside clients with empathy and professional guidance as they pursue greater self-understanding and healthier connections.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ashanti Palatnik have?
Ashanti Palatnik has 7 years of experience.
Is Ashanti Palatnik a licensed therapist?
Yes. Ashanti holds the LMFT credential. License details: NY LMFT 002174.
In which languages does Ashanti Palatnik provide therapy?
Ashanti provides therapy in English.
Where is Ashanti Palatnik located?
Ashanti is located in New York.
How can I work with Ashanti Palatnik as my therapist?
You can work with Ashanti Palatnik through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ashanti Palatnik work with international clients?
Ashanti Palatnik does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ashanti Palatnik cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment and Skills-Based Therapy for Online Care
Ashanti frequently integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape present patterns and helps clients improve connection and trust in relationships. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques when appropriate - DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people managing intense emotions or relationship conflicts.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Ashanti collaborates with each client to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds so the plan reflects what works best for the individual.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions suit those who prefer voice-only contact, and live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter check-ins and ongoing communication between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care despite location, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for the client.