Ashanti Palatnik, LMFT

Therapist in New York

Ashanti Palatnik is a licensed marriage and family therapist who uses attachment-based ideas to help people feel safer in their relationships and with themselves.

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Licensed inNew York
License002174
NPI 1972215267
Experience7+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Ashanti

Ashanti Palatnik is a licensed marriage and family therapist who uses attachment-based ideas to help people feel safer in their relationships and with themselves. She focuses on everyday struggles like anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. Her tone in sessions is warm and direct, aiming to turn confusing feelings into clear next steps.

Ashanti draws on several practical methods to guide change. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills to manage strong emotions.

Background and approach

Mindfulness techniques are woven in to help people stay present and notice patterns that keep them stuck. <brHer work often addresses relationship worries, intimacy concerns, and problems rooted in family of origin or abandonment. She also helps people facing addiction, grief, and big life changes. Conversations are goal-focused and paced to match what each person needs.

Clients can expect a blend of talking, skills practice, and short exercises to try between sessions. Ashanti pays attention to identity and culture while keeping language plain and actionable. Progress is tracked in ways that matter to the person sitting in the room.

She offers sessions from New York and brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice. Ashanti works in English and supports a range of concerns through both longer-term therapy and coaching-style work for specific goals.

Credentials

LMFT (New York): License 002174 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1972215267 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ashanti lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Codependency
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Approaches Ashanti names

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Online support

How attachment work and skills translate to online therapy

Ashanti uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early connection patterns affect current relationships and self-worth. That work helps people notice unsafe patterns, name their needs, and try new ways of relating during sessions and in daily life.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers clear strategies for reducing anxiety and improving mood through step-by-step practice and short homework exercises.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and she treats that as a collaboration. Together the therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful and realistic for the person's day-to-day life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversation and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow quick reflections or check-ins between appointments and can fit into busy schedules.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and coaching for life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, abandonment, body image, and family of origin concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach blends attachment-based ideas with CBT and DBT skills plus mindfulness. Sessions mix talk, skill-building, and short exercises to practice between visits.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns. That background informs her practical, goal-oriented work.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, NY LMFT, and practices from New York.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

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