Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC is a licensed psychotherapist, board-certified art therapist, and founder of Lenora: Art Therapy and Counseling. Her clinical expertise and mental health insights have been featured in national publications covering anxiety, trauma, art therapy, emotional wellness, relationships, stress, burnout, and mental health.
Attiya provides virtual EMDR, art therapy, somatic therapy, and integrative trauma treatment for adults throughout New York.
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Contributions
Mental Health Topics Attiya Has Contributed Expert Insight On
Art therapy • Anxiety • Trauma • Emotional wellness • Journaling and self-expression • Relationships • Executive functioning • Stress • Burnout • Productivity • Mental health
Forbes
Don’t Like Journaling? Try These Therapist-Approved Alternatives Instead
In Forbes, Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC contributed expert insight on creative alternatives to traditional journaling, including expressive and art-based practices that support emotional processing, self-reflection, and stress relief.
Psychology.org
What is Art Therapy
In Psychology.org, Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC contributed expert insight on how art therapy can help people process thoughts, emotions, and experiences through creative expression, while building self-awareness, emotional regulation, coping skills, and a greater sense of connection to themselves.
SUCCESS
How to Help Someone Who Is Silently Struggling
In SUCCESS, Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC contributed expert insight on recognizing subtle signs that someone may be struggling emotionally and responding in ways that feel supportive and respectful. She shared guidance on listening without immediately trying to solve the problem, asking what would feel helpful in the moment, offering practical support, and avoiding unsolicited advice that may leave someone feeling judged or overwhelmed.
Daily Mail
Everyday habits that raise your risk of a panic attack - as Elizabeth Olsen reveals she had one 'every hour' in her 20s
In the Daily Mail, Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC contributed expert insight on panic attacks, anxiety, and the ways everyday habits can influence the nervous system and stress response. In the article, she explained that “One of the biggest triggers I see is fear itself. Clients often have panic attacks simply because they are afraid of having one”
First for Women
Yes, Intrusive Thoughts Are Normal: Here’s How to Spot and Manage Them
In First for Women, Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC contributed expert insight on intrusive thoughts, including how unwanted thoughts may arise, the forms they can take, and ways to respond to them with greater awareness and less distress.
HelloBeautiful
6 Ways To Prioritize Yourself On World Mental Health Day And Beyond, According To Therapists
In HelloBeautiful, Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC contributed expert insight on supporting mental health through gentle movement, intentional moments of joy, rest, and self-compassion, particularly during periods of stress, overwhelm, and seasonal change.
Pride.com
How to bounce back after having a rough coming out
In PRIDE, Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC contributed expert insight on the emotional impact of a difficult coming-out experience, including rejection, shame, anxiety, depression, isolation, and self-doubt. She also shared guidance on seeking affirming support, setting emotional boundaries, and navigating conflicts between LGBTQ+ identity and spirituality.
Yahoo! Life
Seasonal affective disorder isn't just the 'winter blues.' 6 myths about SAD that experts want to set straight.
In Yahoo Life, Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC, founder of Lenora: Art Therapy and Counseling, contributed expert insight on seasonal affective disorder, including common misconceptions about SAD and how seasonal changes can affect mood, energy, motivation, and daily functioning.
PopSugar
The Importance of Having a "Couch Friend"
In POPSUGAR, Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC contributed expert insight on the mental health benefits of low-pressure friendships, including how feeling comfortable enough to simply rest with another person can support emotional regulation, reduce stress, and help activate the body’s “rest and digest” response.
PopSugar
The Lonely Reality of Being the "Bonus Friend"
In POPSUGAR, Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC contributed expert insight on the experience of feeling peripheral within a friend group, including how exclusion can affect belonging, self-worth, and emotional well-being. She also shared guidance on evaluating friendship dynamics, strengthening one-on-one connections, communicating openly, and investing in relationships where you feel genuinely valued.
The Everygirl
Psychologists Explain How You Can Live a “Soft Life” Too
In The Everygirl, Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC contributed expert insight on reducing chronic stress and creating a more sustainable approach to daily life through rest, intentional routines, self-compassion, and letting go of perfectionism. She also shared guidance on redefining success around personal values and well-being rather than constant achievement.
Yahoo! Life
With 'junk journaling,' trash and scraps get a second life. The hobby is a helpful, calming tool, say therapists.
In Yahoo Life, Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC contributed expert insight on junk journaling as a creative practice, including how collecting and arranging everyday materials can support self-expression, mindfulness, memory-making, and emotional processing through art.
Reclaim.ai
What is the 369 Method? How the Manifestation Works (2026 Guide)
In Reclaim.ai, Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC contributed expert insight on the psychology behind the 369 manifestation method, including how repetition, affirmations, visualization, selective attention, and neuroplasticity may support mental focus and goal-directed behavior when paired with concrete action.
Oakwell Cosmetics
Holiday Self-Care: How to Have a Peaceful Holiday Season
In Oakwell Cosmetics, Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC contributed expert insight on managing holiday stress through boundaries, intentional self-care, creative activities, gratitude, rest, and emotional awareness. She also shared practical strategies for making self-care more realistic during busy or overwhelming periods.
Professional Affiliations
Professional Profiles & Directories
Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC maintains professional profiles and memberships across established mental health directories, clinical organizations, and therapy platforms. These profiles provide additional information about her credentials, specialties, training, and availability for therapy in New York.
About Attiya Awadallah
Attiya Awadallah, LCAT, ATR-BC is a New York licensed psychotherapist, board-certified art therapist, EMDR-trained therapist, and founder of Lenora: Art Therapy and Counseling. She specializes in anxiety, panic, trauma, complex trauma, chronic overwhelm, burnout, and perfectionism, integrating EMDR, art therapy, somatic approaches, and evidence-based psychotherapy in her work with adults across New York.