Therapist in New York, New York Altara Michelle Orlowski, Therapist

Altara Michelle Orlowski is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York who specializes in helping women build self-esteem, strengthen self-confidence, and develop healthier, more fulfilling relationships. She also works with individuals and couples navigating dating, communication challenges, and relationship dynamics, supporting clients in creating deeper connection and clarity in their personal lives. Altara earned her MSW from Fordham University and holds a B.A. in Communication from Arizona State University. With over 20 years of combined life and professional experience, her work is grounded in a compassionate, real-world understanding of the challenges individuals and couples face. Her background in teaching, fitness, and mental health informs her holistic, bio-psycho-social approach to treatment. Altara believes that true growth comes from addressing the whole person—mind and body—and often incorporates self-care practices, movement, and emotional awareness into her work. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Altara uses an eclectic, client-centered approach tailored to each individual’s needs. She is particularly passionate about helping women overcome self-doubt, improve boundaries, and feel more empowered in dating and relationships, as well as helping couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and grow together. Outside of her clinical work, Altara enjoys Pilates, hiking, spending time with family and friends, seeing new movies, live theater, and writing.