Kate Staikos, MHC-LP, is a warm and thoughtful mental health counselor based in New York City who specializes in helping professionals, students, and creatives find deeper connection to themselves, to their relationships, and to the lives they’re building.

With a calm, engaged, and intuitive presence, Kate offers a grounded and collaborative therapeutic space where clients can reflect, reset, and realign with what matters most. She supports individuals navigating burnout, anxiety, perfectionism, identity exploration, and major life transitions…all common challenges for high-achieving New Yorkers and ambitious students balancing intense demands. 

Kate integrates evidence based approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy. She creates a safe environment for nuance, vulnerability, and genuine transformation. Her style resonates with millennials and Gen Z clients who want more than just coping strategies; they want to understand themselves deeply and move forward with clarity and confidence. 

Kate accepts Aetna and Cigna insurances, making therapy more accessible to those seeking high-quality, personalized mental health support in NYC. Private-pay sessions are also available upon request for clients who prefer additional flexibility and privacy. 

As a Mental Health Counselor-Limited Permit holder (MHC-LP), Kate works under the direct supervision of Yana Kofman, LMHC, ensuring every client receives compassionate, high-standard care backed by strong clinical oversight.