LyTisha Myers, LMSW

Professional Introduction

Lytisha Myers, LMSW, is a compassionate and experienced Licensed Master Social Worker who brings more than 18 years of experience in mental health, substance use services, crisis intervention, care coordination, and community-based behavioral health. Throughout her career, Lytisha has worked with adults, couples, and families navigating complex emotional, behavioral, relational, and life challenges.

Lytisha is passionate about helping clients feel seen, heard, and supported—particularly individuals who may have experienced marginalization, stigma, or difficulty finding mental health care that understands the full context of their lives. Her work is grounded in empathy, hope, cultural awareness, and the belief that meaningful change begins within a trusting therapeutic relationship.

She supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, substance use concerns, life stressors, low self-esteem, and challenges related to emotional well-being. Drawing from extensive experience across mental health and social service settings, Lytisha helps clients identify barriers, strengthen coping skills, develop healthier patterns, and move toward greater resilience and stability.

My Approach to Therapy

Lytisha believes therapy should be a collaborative process where clients feel safe enough to be honest about what they are experiencing without fear of judgment. She understands that seeking therapy can feel vulnerable, and she prioritizes developing a therapeutic relationship built on trust, communication, compassion, and mutual respect.

Her approach recognizes the whole person—not simply a diagnosis or presenting concern. Lytisha considers the emotional, relational, cultural, social, and environmental experiences that may influence a client's mental health and overall well-being.

Using a combination of person-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, strengths-based interventions, and other therapeutic approaches, Lytisha helps clients explore patterns of thinking and behavior that may be contributing to distress. Together, clients can develop practical strategies for managing difficult emotions, strengthening relationships, improving communication, and navigating life's challenges with greater confidence.

Lytisha also recognizes the importance of spirituality and meaning for clients who wish to incorporate these areas into therapy. Her goal is to meet each client where they are and develop an individualized therapeutic experience that respects their values, identities, experiences, and personal goals.

Specialties & Areas of Focus

• Anxiety & Generalized Anxiety

• Depression & Mood Concerns

• Trauma & PTSD

• Substance Use & Recovery Support

• Dual Diagnosis / Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Concerns

• Crisis Intervention

• Relationship & Couples Concerns

• Family Conflict & Family Dynamics

• Communication Challenges

• Stress Management

• Emotional Regulation

• Coping Skills Development

• Self-Esteem & Self-Worth

• Life Transitions

• Spirituality & Meaning

• Behavioral Health Care Coordination

• Support for Individuals Experiencing Complex Psychosocial Stressors

• Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care

• Personal Growth, Resilience & Emotional Wellness

Therapeutic Modalities

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 

  Helping clients recognize connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing healthier and more adaptive patterns.

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  Supporting clients in exploring ambivalence, strengthening internal motivation, and identifying meaningful reasons for change.

• Person-Centered Therapy

  Creating an empathetic, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences openly.

• Strengths-Based Therapy

  Helping clients recognize and build upon their existing strengths, resources, abilities, and resilience.

• Transpersonal Therapy

  Exploring emotional wellness alongside meaning, identity, personal growth, and spirituality when appropriate to the client's goals.

• Emotionally Focused Approaches

  Supporting clients in identifying emotional patterns and strengthening healthier interpersonal connections.

• Interpersonal Approaches

  Exploring how relationships, communication patterns, and interpersonal experiences influence emotional well-being.

• Crisis Intervention

  Providing structured support during periods of heightened emotional distress, instability, or significant life disruption.

• Harm Reduction

  Supporting individuals experiencing substance-use concerns through compassionate, realistic, and individualized strategies focused on reducing harm and improving overall well-being.

Education & Credentials

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) — State of New York

• Master of Science in Social Work (MSW), Substance Abuse Concentration — Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus

• Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Minor in English — York College, City University of New York

Client Focus

• Adults

• Individuals

• Couples

• Families