Hello, I’m Joya Lahoud! I am an MHC-LP in New York who primarily works with adults and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, mood concerns, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and self-esteem. My goal is to create a collaborative space where you feel seen, understood, and gently challenged to grow.
My approach is warm, authentic, and insight-oriented. I enjoy asking questions that encourage deeper reflection, exploring different perspectives, and helping clients recognize patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. I'm particularly interested in attachment styles, relational dynamics, and emotional regulation. I believe that better understanding ourselves can help us approach situations and create meaningful change.  
I tailor my approach to each client's needs, drawing from psychodynamic and attachment-based approaches alongside practical tools from CBT, DBT, ERP, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Depending on what you're looking to work on, our sessions might involve exploring relationship dynamics, managing anxiety, building emotional regulation skills, or working through behaviors and patterns that have become difficult to change. I also recognize that difficult experiences can shape how we see ourselves, build relationships, and navigate the world around us. I like to work with clients to find an approach that fits their needs and goals.
As a first-generation individual from an immigrant family, I recognize the role culture, family dynamics, and lived experiences play in shaping how we see ourselves and relate to others. I speak five languages: English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and American Sign Language (ASL), and I value working with clients from diverse backgrounds. Our sessions are a space where you can speak openly, work through difficult emotions, and feel comfortable being yourself. I’ll ask questions, offer new perspectives, and encourage you to think about things in ways you may not have before. My goal is for you to feel heard and understood while also gaining new perspectives and tools you can carry into your everyday life!