As an Italian-American immigrant and expatriate with extensive training in Social Work and Psychotherapy, as well as over 20 years in the Corporate world, I bring a lot of life experience to my work as a therapist. We will work together to confront the roots of anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem and confidence, and self-destructive behaviors. I can help you with anxiety and depression, relationships, immigration issues, sexuality, emotional impact of student loans, and addictive compulsive behavior. Career counseling.

Through Resiliency Speaks, LLC, I create a virtual empowering space in Georgia and New Jersey. I promote growth and establish resiliency in my clients.  I empower people to speak their truth, heal, grow, and become resilient. I provide services to adolescents and adults. I utilize various therapeutic approaches to address mental health issues and life stressors. I create a relaxed, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment to promote healing. I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

As a multilingual licensed individual and couple's therapist for two decades, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples heal from the pain that holds them back from reaching their full potential and enjoying life. I help clients learn how to communicate more effectively, achieve intimacy, trust, satisfaction and success in their relationships and their lives. My specialties are couples/marital counseling, premarital counseling, breakup and divorce, and anxiety disorders. I also provide virtual counseling to clients with HIPPA based platforms.

”There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” -Maya Angelou Untold stories can create uncontrollable anger, panic attacks, sadness, low grades, relationship conflict, avoiding family/friends and other emotions making life difficult. I am passionate in working with children as I guide them to discover and develop their strengths, positive self-image; manage emotions/behaviors, and develop goals. My practice extends to adults along with children dealing with low self-esteem, anxiety, grief, divorce/separation, medical complexities, end of life care and more.

It is my mission to provide effective counseling that is authentic, empathetic and non-judgmental. Increasing awareness of mental health in the black community is a must. I am focused on addressing the impact of primary an secondary trauma in black communities, so that those in need of support know they are not alone.

Many of my clients come seeking clarity on why they feel the way they feel, what's getting in the way of their goals, and how they have established patterns of relating that do not serve them. Others struggle with long-term mental health issues, trauma or crisis. I work with clients to solve problems and diminish symptoms by exploring the roots of their troubles. Through my training and careful listening, I empower my clients to create lasting change in their lives through the insight we gain together while providing a safe space to connect and experience relief.

My psychotherapy practice is dedicated to helping people overcome difficulties in managing troubling emotions, dysfunctional behaviors, or problems in career, relationship, or life transition. Working primarily in short-term cognitive behavioral models, trouble areas are defined and broken down. Clients are actively encouraged to collaborate on developing new, healthier perspectives, and to generate and practice effective coping strategies and skills. Foundations in psychodynamic and developmental theory, neuroscience, as well as eastern philosophy and mindfulness practice often inform and shape the course of work.

The clients that find my style most useful are invested in doing the challenging work of creating lasting change. I will guide you through this process. I provide a supportive environment at the same time as challenging you to do more that you may believe you are able to. It is such a privilege to be allowed to be part of your journey and I will honor that by encouraging an equal partnership in this process.

Have you ever felt unfulfilled? Sometimes you simply need someone to talk to in order to get moving in the right direction. Other times, you may need a little more. For those times when you know a change is needed and you feel you need assistance in reaching those goals, I'm here to help. I have been providing mental health services for over ten years to children, adolescents and adults. I understand that there are no cookie cutter solutions to difficulties, so I specialize in a number of modalities to best suit your needs.

Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, I have witnessed a lot that has helped me as a psychologist. I am experienced with working with children who have trauma and/or behavioral issues and adults who have mental health issues ranging from minimal stress to schizophrenia. I have worked with families that are dealing with infertility, infidelity, and separation. I am also a certified school psychologist. Hence, I understand academic difficulties and its impact on both the child and parent.

With over 15 years as a clinician, I have provided extensive individual counseling to children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings including public high schools, private/ivy/ivy plus universities, public colleges, inpatient & outpatient treatment programs, substance abuse rehabilitation facilities, non-profit organizations, and private corporations. I have honed my clinical skills to effectively combine my experience with varied populations and knowledge of cultural norms to apply the Gottman method to provide support to couples and prepare expecting parents for the arrival of their children.

You're single, and haven't found your soulmate, or you're in a committed relationship that's impossible. You're depressed, anxious, and have low self-esteem. You or your family has suffered through a historical trauma and you still feel like a victim. You've been trying to conceive, and nature or your partner is uncooperative. You've lost your sense of how to cope and move forward. If any of these concerns are holding you back from realizing your potential or expressing your creative talents, then perhaps it's time to receive some insight, support and hope from a psychoanalytic psychotherapist with 35 years of experience.

I identify as a gender non conforming Caribbean American Lesbian Woman. My therapy practice is inclusive of all genders, sexual orientation, racial backgrounds, and religious affiliations. Everyone deserves a warm, welcoming, therapeutic experience which I pride myself in offering. I work with clients dealing with various issues such as mental health issues (Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, etc), personality disorders, trauma, relational issues, substance abuse, gender identity and sexuality issues, chronic medical illnesses, grief and the loss of loved ones, etc...

Mental Health therapy helps people of all ages live happier, healthier and more productive lives.” Through the use of various psychotherapy methods and collaborative treatment measures, my patients develop life-changing habits to help them cope with any of life’s various obstacles. My therapy sessions are designed to dissect personal issues and provide patients with effective tools to help them see the glass half full instead of half empty. We offer Individual Psychotherapy, Family and Couple Therapy. La Terapias pueden ser conducidas en Espanol.

Whether you're a veteran or a newcomer, starting therapy can be one of the most taxing and anxiety provoking things we can imagine. Many of us live day by day worried about what may happen or what has happened, and eventually it starts to consume how we think and behave. We start to lie to ourselves and others about what is happening, and we start to feel trapped and hopeless. Everyday seems to be a battle and we crave a release.

David Freeman is currently Clinical Director of the Garden Heights outpatient program. He has a Masters in social work from Rutgers University graduating summa cum laude and is credentialed as a licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor. David has an extensive knowledge of addictions and has been working in the field for many years. David started as a clinician seeing clients one on one and group therapist. He is extremely passionate about his work with the population and known by his peers for never failing to going above and beyond.

I work with people who want to be happy, feel safe, and thrive in their lives. If you are feeling like you’ve lost your way, I can help. I will work with you to understand your specific goals and help you create a plan to achieve them.

Our lives can be full of transitions and hardships that can be overwhelming and challenging for a person struggling with depression, anxiety, stressful relationships or just feeling stuck. As a therapist I not only offer a space to explore your past, present and what you would like to achieve in the future but also a place to learn to develop a greater sense of self. As your therapist my main objective is to help you achieve your goals and be the most authentic "you". I specialize in working with adults who are seeking support for depression, life transitions, stress management, relationship/family difficulties, and past trauma.

Are you looking to change your relationship with food and/or your body? Are you going through a job or life transition and need a listening ear AND practical skills to cope? Do you want to pursue therapy that is both effective as well as supportive, warm, and comforting? Healing on Hudson offers quality, effective, therapy in a serene and relaxing environment. My name is Cassandra Lenza, LCSW, and I am the owner of Healing on Hudson, LLC. I am an individual, adolescent, and family therapist with over 10 years of experience, with experience being the Clinical Director of BALANCE, a leading eating disorder treatment center in NYC.

We’re all trying our best, and therapy can open up additional space to explore and grow. I’ve seen the difference therapy can make in people’s lives and believe it is something we can all benefit from, particularly during difficult times like the one we are experiencing now. No one needs to walk alone, no matter who you are or what you’re going through. We all deserve a safe space to work through challenges and have our voices heard.