About Fatima Defilippi, LMHC
Fatima Defilippi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State with six years of experience helping people navigate life's challenges and develop healthy coping skills. She offers therapy in English and in Spanish.
Her path to this work
Fatima began her career as a health coach, providing emotional support, connecting clients with essential resources, and checking in on their mental well-being.
In 2020 she became a crisis counselor, offering intervention and grief support to individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. She later moved into specialized psychotherapy for survivors of violence, helping them process trauma and build healthier lives.
Today she regularly works with clients facing depression, anxiety, and adjustment to life changes.
Her approach
Fatima offers a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free space. Being fully bilingual, she works with clients in English and in Spanish, so you can talk about what matters in the language that feels most natural to you.
About Choosing Hope
Choosing Hope is Fatima's virtual counseling practice. We provide a compassionate space to help you navigate life's challenges, heal from trauma, and build coping skills that last. All of our services are 100% virtual, and clients need to be physically located in New York State during each session.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, York College, CUNY
- Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness, New York University
Languages
English, Spanish
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