Ashanti Palatnik, LMFT

Ashanti Palatnik is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in New York who centers therapy on practical strategies and clear steps. She helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and the ripple effects of trauma and grief. Sessions focus on real problems and small, doable changes parents can try between meetings.

Ashanti often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She also draws on attachment-based work to look at patterns that show up in close relationships. Mindfulness skills and DBT tools are woven in when people need emotion regulation or skills for intense moments.

Her background includes seven years of clinical practice working with issues such as addiction, communication problems, blended family challenges, and identity-related stress. She pays attention to how family of origin, attachment history, and shame can shape choices and feeling states. That helps when people want to stop repeating old patterns.

Ashanti leans toward straightforward, concrete interventions. Expect to leave sessions with an idea to try and a short plan for the week. She also uses motivational interviewing techniques to support commitment and steady progress.

Therapy with Ashanti is offered in English and available through online formats. Her practice emphasizes collaboration - she and the person in therapy figure out what helps most and adjust as needed.

How therapy approaches work online

Many of Ashanti's methods translate well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. It uses simple experiments and homework that fit into daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and reactions, helping people change interaction cycles and feel more secure. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication during heated moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust as needed. Some people start with CBT skills for immediate relief and layer in attachment work for relationship concerns; others prioritize DBT skills when emotions feel overwhelming. The plan is shaped by needs, goals, and personal preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility across busy schedules. Video is useful for deeper conversation and skill demonstration. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support quick coaching, progress checks, or between-session support without a full appointment. These options help people maintain momentum and fit therapy into daily life.