Aikaterini Kouliaki

Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions

LMHC, LPC New York

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English, Greek

About Aikaterini

Aikaterini Kouliaki is a bilingual LMHC and LPC based in New York who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and a range of life adjustments.

Background and approach

She works with clients facing sleep problems, parenting challenges, career stress, grief, addictions including drug and alcohol issues, and perinatal mood concerns such as postpartum depression. Her practice also addresses self-esteem, anger, bipolar and ADHD-related concerns, phobias, and intimacy-related issues.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered and attachment-informed perspectives, alongside emotionally-focused and existential ideas when appropriate. She emphasizes a strengths-based, compassion-focused stance that supports practical change while acknowledging personal values and meaning.

Aikaterini brings seven years of clinical experience to sessions and adapts methods to each person’s circumstances and goals. Conversations can be conducted in English or Greek, and she offers a variety of online formats to fit different schedules.

Prospective clients can begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and arranging sessions according to availability.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop practical strategies for reducing anxiety, managing mood, improving sleep, and coping with cravings. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relationship patterns and emotional bonds, which can be helpful for intimacy-related concerns, family dynamics, and grief. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating space for clients to set the pace and priorities for their work.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to consider their goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then tailor methods from these approaches accordingly so treatment feels aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to continue care from home or while traveling and allow sessions to fit into busy days without sacrificing continuity of support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Aikaterini commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, grief, parenting and career stress, addictions, bipolar and ADHD-related concerns, phobias, and postpartum depression among other areas.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is strengths-based and compassion-focused, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered, attachment-informed, emotionally-focused, and existential ideas to match each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience working with clients on anxiety, depression, insomnia, grief, postpartum concerns, stress management, and related issues.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials with details MA LMHC 13033 and NJ LPC 37PC00841900 and is based in New York.

Which languages can sessions be offered in?

Sessions are available in English and Greek to accommodate bilingual clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to engage in therapy.

How does cost and scheduling work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Drug and alcohol addictionPhobiasPostpartum depression

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts

Languages

English, Greek