Riki Greenberg, LMSW
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Hi! My name is Riki. My goal in therapy is to meet you exactly where you are and create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children, with a particular focus on supporting women navigating complex divorce and domestic violence through a trauma-informed lens. I also work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and adjustment difficulties. My approach is client-centered and grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life. Together, we will explore patterns, build insight, strengthen coping skills, and develop practical tools to help you move toward the life you want to live. I strive to understand your unique experiences and support you in building meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. Your greatest strength is being you.
About Riki's practice
Weekdays Before 9am
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Weekends 9am - 5pm
Weekdays After 5pm
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Sliding scale
Reflective
Body-based
In-person available: No
Virtual available: Yes
Anxiety
Domestic Violence
Self-Esteem
Trauma
Women's Obstacles
Depression
Divorce
Life Transitions
Blue Cross Blue Shield BCBS
Aetna
Cigna
Anthem
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Optum
Evernorth Behavioral Health
NY
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Get to Know Riki
From your perspective, what is therapy?
From my perspective, therapy is a space for you to be fully yourself - to notice what's happening inside you, understand where it comes from, and gradually build new possibilities for how you respond to your life. Therapy is not about performing or being someone you're not; it's about slowing down enough to see clearly, and building the internal resources and self-understanding that support meaningful change. My role is to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and honest enough for that exploration to happen, while respecting the pace that feels right for you.
How can you tell if I am benefiting from working with you?
You may notice you're benefiting from therapy in different ways over time. This can include feeling more self-aware, better able to understand your emotions and patterns, and more confident in handling challenges. You might start responding to situations differently than you used to, or feel a greater sense of clarity, calm, or control in your life. Progress isn't always linear - some weeks will feel like meaningful movement and others may feel harder - so we check in regularly about what feels helpful, what doesn't, and adjust the work as needed. The goal is not perfect steady progress; it's meaningful, sustainable change in the direction you want to go.
How should I prepare for my first session with you?
Show up exactly as you are. There is no "right" way to arrive at therapy - whether you have clear goals, a lot to say, or aren't sure where to start. Our first session is simply an opportunity to begin getting to know each other and to explore what has brought you in. If you have specific things you're hoping we'll talk about, bring them; if you don't, that's fine too.
Are there any philosophies or values that inform your work that I should know about?
My work is guided by the belief that every person has inherent worth, dignity, and purpose, regardless of background or circumstances. I approach the therapeutic space with curiosity, respect, and a commitment to understanding each client's unique strengths, experiences, and perspective. With clients who have experienced domestic violence or abusive relationships, I hold that respect especially carefully - moving at your pace, prioritizing safety, and centering your voice in every decision about how we work together. I see therapy as a collaborative process rooted in curiosity, respect, and the belief that meaningful change happens when people feel genuinely understood and empowered to make choices that align with their values.
What is your experience working with survivors of domestic violence or abusive relationships?
Supporting women recovering from domestic violence and abusive relationships is one of the most meaningful parts of my clinical work. My approach centers safety, pacing, and choice - beginning with stabilization and building the internal and external resources you need before any deeper processing. I bring a trauma-informed lens and integrate somatic (body-based) methods alongside cognitive and relational work, recognizing that abuse leaves its imprint on both the body and the mind. Above all, I move at your pace and follow your lead. My role is to provide support, perspective, and a space where you can reconnect with your own strengths as you rebuild confidence and move toward a life that feels more fully your own.