Djina Remy-Barskile
Online & In-Person LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist in New York
Djina Remy-Barskile, MS
Mental Health Counseling, Supervisee
In today’s ever-changing world, the need for mental health support is essential for understanding yourself and developing a true sense of belonging and purpose. In our work together, you’ll learn how to build on your strengths, identify and shift unhelpful beliefs, and develop the skills needed not just to survive, and to truly thrive.
I offer a collaborative, affirming space where you can safely explore your emotions, process past experiences, and move toward a more balanced, empowered life. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking deeper self-understanding, we can work together to help you take that next step forward.
I provide virtual therapy for individuals in the New York City area.
My Approach
My therapeutic style is warm, nonjudgmental, and tailored to your unique needs. I integrate evidence-based approaches to support meaningful and lasting change, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Person-Centered Therapy
Mindfulness-based techniques
These approaches help you develop emotional regulation skills, strengthen self-awareness, and build resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
Specialties & Areas of Focus
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If anxiety is making it hard to enjoy your life, relationships, or work, therapy can help you find relief. Whether you're experiencing constant worry, panic attacks, overthinking, perfectionism, or feeling overwhelmed by daily stress, we'll work together to understand what's fueling your anxiety and build practical tools that help you feel more grounded. My approach focuses on helping you regain confidence, quiet the mental noise, and create lasting change—not just temporary coping.
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Living with bipolar disorder can feel unpredictable and exhausting, but you don't have to manage it alone. Therapy provides a supportive space to better understand mood changes, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and develop strategies that support long-term stability. Whether you've recently been diagnosed or have been managing bipolar disorder for years, we'll work together to help you navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and balance.
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If you struggle with intense emotions, fear of abandonment, relationship difficulties, or feeling unsure of who you are, therapy can help you build a more stable and fulfilling life. I work with individuals experiencing Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) to develop healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships, regulate overwhelming emotions, and create a stronger sense of self. Healing is possible, and meaningful change can happen with the right support.
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Everyone deserves a therapeutic space where they feel seen, respected, and affirmed. I provide LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy for individuals navigating identity exploration, coming out, relationships, family dynamics, discrimination, anxiety, depression, or life transitions. My goal is to create an environment where you can show up authentically, process life's challenges, and build a life that feels true to who you are.
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Your career has a significant impact on your overall well-being. Whether you're feeling burned out, questioning your career path, navigating workplace stress, or preparing for a major professional change, therapy can help you gain clarity and confidence. Together, we'll identify what's holding you back, explore your goals, and create a path forward that aligns with your values and the life you want to build.
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Grief affects everyone differently, and there is no "right" way to move through it. Whether you've experienced the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a career loss, or another significant life change, therapy offers a compassionate space to process your emotions without judgment. Together, we'll honor your experience while helping you find ways to carry your loss and reconnect with hope over time.
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Major life changes can bring uncertainty, even when they're positive. Whether you're starting a new career, ending a relationship, relocating, becoming a parent, or figuring out your next chapter, therapy can help you navigate change with greater clarity and resilience. Together, we'll identify what's most important to you, work through obstacles, and help you move forward with confidence.
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Living with a mood disorder can affect every part of your life, from your relationships to your motivation and daily routines. Whether you're experiencing depression, persistent sadness, emotional highs and lows, or difficulty managing your emotions, therapy can provide support and practical strategies for improving your quality of life. Together, we'll work toward greater emotional stability, self-understanding, and lasting wellness.
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Trauma can continue affecting your life long after the event has passed. You may experience anxiety, hypervigilance, nightmares, emotional numbness, or feel like you're constantly on edge. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to process your experiences at your own pace while building skills to help your nervous system heal. My goal is to help you move beyond surviving and begin experiencing a greater sense of safety, connection, and peace.
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Military service can bring unique experiences and challenges that others may not fully understand. Whether you're adjusting to civilian life, coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, or the emotional impact of service, therapy offers a confidential space where you can be heard without judgment. Together, we'll focus on helping you process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and build a life that feels meaningful both during and after military service.
Rates & Insurance
I am in-network with Aetna and also welcome out-of-network clients. The private-pay fee is $200 per session, and I can provide a superbill for clients seeking out-of-network reimbursement through their insurance plan. A limited number of sliding scale appointments are available based on financial need.
Whether you're seeking therapy for anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, mood disorders, or major life transitions, my goal is to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care in a supportive environment where you can feel understood and make meaningful progress. Serving adults throughout Manhattan, New York City, with both in-person and telehealth appointments available (if applicable).