Therapy that feels grounded, thoughtful, and deeply human.
- PhD · LMHC-D
- Licensed NY · FL · NV
- USATF Running Coach
- Bilingual EN / ES
A Personal Approach to Therapy
Dr. Karina Rieke is a doctoral-level licensed mental health counselor, founder of Mindfulness Mental Health Counseling PLLC, and a therapist who brings clinical depth, mindfulness, and a deeply personal approach to care.
Credentials & Background
Dr. Rieke earned her PhD at Pace University (Dyson College), where her dissertation, Mindful Strides, examined the role of trait mindfulness in runners' motivation, mental health, and perceived competence. She spent 10 years as an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) and is the author of several published books, including Stop Overthinking. Her writing extends beyond the clinical — she is also a poet, writing in both English and Spanish.
What It's Like to Work With Me
I'm not here to hand you a diagnosis and send you home with a worksheet. I'm here to actually sit with you in whatever is hard, and help you find your way through it.
I want our work together to feel like a real conversation — honest, grounded, and forward-moving.
My sessions are structured but not rigid. I bring tools — mindfulness practices, hypnotherapy techniques, movement-based strategies, cognitive approaches — and I use what actually fits you. Some clients want to talk. Some want to move. Some want both. I have built a practice that can meet you there.
Areas of Focus
I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. I bring a culturally aware and fully bilingual perspective to my work — especially meaningful for clients who want to feel understood across language, identity, and lived experience.
Para Mis Clientes Hispanohablantes
Si te sientes más cómodo/a hablando en español, estás en el lugar correcto. Ofrezco terapia completamente en español — sin traductores, sin intermediarios, sin perder los matices de lo que sientes. Atiendo clientes en Nueva York, Florida y Nevada.
Running, Movement and the Integrative Difference
Dr. Rieke is one of the few licensed mental health clinicians who is also a USATF Certified Running Coach. She works with runners, athletes, and movement-oriented clients who want a therapist who genuinely understands the psychology of performance, the emotional weight of injury, and the profound role that physical movement plays in mental health. Whether you are training for your first marathon, recovering from burnout, or simply someone who thinks more clearly when moving, Dr. Rieke can meet you where your mind and body intersect.
Ready to Begin?
Licensed in New York, Florida, and Nevada. Serving individuals, couples, and families — all sessions are held online through secure video.
Curious about my books, poetry, and writing? Visit my Author page or browse the Books gallery.