My Story
Exceeding Expectations One Patient at a Time
I’m Aliza Tropper LMHC, a licensed Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience. I am here to guide you through life’s challenges and help you become the best version of yourself. I truly care about my clients’ well-being and strongly believe in the human potential. I personalize cutting-edge evidenced-based treatment strategies to help you create lasting, meaningful change in line with your personal values.
I have worked with diverse populations over the years, including early childhood, adolescents, parents, couples and adults for those struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges and emotion regulation difficulties. I believe in the balance of both acceptance and change.
I take a holistic approach with my clients and incorporate aspects of Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (somatic). My goal is to develop a strong therapeutic relationship that is based on openness, compassion and acceptance.
We create a warm, genuine, trusting space where you can be your true self and become the best version of you.
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Qualifications
Experience You Can Count On
Advanced and Intensive Training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Trained by renowned experts in DBT, Charles Swenson, Kelly Korner and Adam Payne
Advanced Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for OCD and Trichotillomania (CBT)
Completed advanced training and supervision with some of the greatest experts in OCD (Martin Franklin PHD) at the University of Pennsylvania COTTAGE Program
EMDR
EMDR trained and currently in process of becoming an EMDRIA-approved therapist.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level I & II
Completed training in level one and level two of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. Sensorimotor psychotherapy (SP) is a therapeutic modality for trauma and attachment issues. SP welcomes the body as an integral source of information that can guide the resourcing and processing of traumatic experiences. SP is a holistic approach that includes somatic, emotional, and cognitive processing.
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Training in TF-CBT
The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)
Certified in the Positive Parenting Program. This Evidenced Based Therapy helps parents improve their relationship with their children and manage behavioral problems.
Child Parent Psyhcotherapy (CPP)
Completed an 18-month rostering program in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). This is an Evidenced Based therapy for young children from birth through age five and their parents/caregivers who have experienced trauma.
Honors
Graduated Magna Cum Laude Deans List Presidential Scholarship New York State Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
Rikki Kagan, MHC
Rikki Kagan has a Master's in Mental Health Counselling, driven by a passion for making a positive impact in the helping profession.
With extensive experience, her focus lies in working with adolescents navigating anxiety, depression and emotion regulation.
Rikki utilises modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT to foster growth and facilitate meaningful change. She also works with children struggling with anxiety.