Meet The Team
Jason Alicea, LMHC, LCMHC
Virtual therapy available in New York, North Carolina, and Florida.
“I describe Jason as the type of therapist who ‘gets it.’ I never felt embarrassed to tell him anything or like I had to hold back. He always responds with positivity and support, even when it’s a moment of learning or growth. Put most simply, he’s a cool therapist.”
I created Rising Tide Therapy because I wanted therapy to actually help people move forward, not keep them stuck endlessly talking about the same problems for years. Over the years, I intentionally studied a wide range of therapy modalities and approaches with one goal in mind: building a toolkit full of real strategies, interventions, and practical tools that could be personalized to each client instead of forcing everyone into the same one size fits all approach.
That approach has helped clients create meaningful, lasting changes in their relationships, stress, confidence, emotional health, and everyday life, which honestly has been one of the greatest honors of my career.
At the end of the day, I want this practice to be known for one thing: therapy that creates independence, not reliance.
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A session with me feels like a real conversation with someone who is fully engaged, honest, and genuinely invested in helping you move forward not just sit there nodding while your life stays exactly the same.
Clients often say therapy feels productive because we are actively identifying patterns, building practical tools, challenging what is not working, and creating a real plan forward together.
Sometimes sessions are deep, sometimes they are funny, sometimes uncomfortable in the productive kind of way, but the goal is always the same: helping you feel calmer, more self aware, more emotionally grounded, and more confident in your life outside of therapy.
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I was a Division 1 athlete, so competition and discipline have always been a huge part of my life.
I love playing sports way more than watching them… but I’ll always rep the 49ers, Yankees, and Knicks.
I have a golden retriever named Jake, yes after Jake from Adventure Time.
I snowboard boardercross downhill, which is basically controlled chaos on a mountain.
I play a French lawn game called Pétanque and I’m training to become an international umpire.
I used to sing and play in a band called Brooklyn Sound Machine.
I’m a huge foodie and love Michelin Guide and James Beard restaurants.
I recently got into photography.
I’m 100% Puerto Rican and one of my long-term goals is building a community center in Puerto Rico.
I want to coach youth sports on day, because mentorship and helping people grow has always mattered to me.
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
10+ years of experience working with individuals and couples
Specializes in anxiety, burnout, trauma, emotional avoidance, relationships, and high-functioning stress
Uses approaches including EMDR, CBT, ACT, attachment work, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, mindfulness, and emotional regulation tools tailored to each client’s needs
Carolyn Cutillo, LMHC
Virtual therapy available in New York.
“Carolyn is a friendly therapist who really cares about her clients. She’s also great with CBT work!”
I know firsthand that being a high-achiever, or an artist who’s always hustling, often comes with a hidden tax: a noisy mind, a tense body, and the constant question of "What is all this grinding actually for?"
My path to becoming a therapist wasn't a straight line; it was shaped by my background in performance, positive psychology, and higher education. This means I don't just sit back and nod, I understand the unique pressure of trying to excel while feeling like you're secretly drowning.
As a person, I’m practical, collaborative, and firmly believe that therapy should be a liberating chapter in your life, not a permanent fixture. As a clinician, I back up that warmth with evidence-based expertise in CBT and EMDR. I blend the science of neurobiology and behavior change with a deep respect for human creativity.
I’m here to help you unpack the perfectionism, process the stuck points, and reconnect with a version of yourself that feels authentic, lighter, and genuinely happy.
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Therapy can be one of the most meaningful investments you make in yourself. Effective therapy is collaborative and goal-oriented—a safe space where you can feel heard, find relief, and learn practical skills to become your best, most authentic self.
I believe that meaningful change is always possible. You have the right to be happier, and it's within your reach.
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I was a drama major for undergrad at NYU and worked as an actor for many years before becoming a therapist.
My husband and I met at NYU, where we both earned two degrees each, and where we have also served as faculty. Go Violets!
I am a lover of cats. I have one resident cat, and I also foster strays that show up at my backdoor in Brooklyn.
My pandemic hobby was embroidery and I’m trying to develop a green thumb.
I am from Scranton, PA (yes, like The Office).
I love to travel and have been to Asia five times.
My favorite place on earth is Cape May, NJ.
I’m a terrible cook (luckily I live with a great one), but I will decorate the heck out of a box-made cake.
I have held many odd jobs, including bocce ball referee and handing out free M&Ms on the street.
I used to have pink hair.
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Experience working with teen/adult clients since 2021, with a particular focus on artists
Specializes in anxiety, stress, perfectionism, trauma, and relationships
Uses approaches including EMDR, CBT, IFS, Gottman Method, mindfulness, and positive psychology