"Our practice, NYC Cognitive Therapy, includes a staff of male and female therapists with intensive post-graduate training in cognitive-behavior therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most widely researched and evidence-based form of therapy. CBT has been shown in more than one thousand studies to be effective in treating a wide range of psychological problems. CBT is active and teaches you the tools to be your own therapist. You are not alone and we are available to help you feel better. We also practice Gottman Method Couple Therapy, Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Trial-Based Cognitive Therapy (TBCT)."

"Natalia Porter is a New York State licensed Mental Health Counselor, certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, with over fifteen years experience providing services to diverse populations in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Ms. Porter provides a warm and safe environment to foster the collaborative work that is essential in assisting individuals to achieve their personal goals."

"My first goal in working with individuals and couples is to provide a non-judgmental, accepting and affirming space. Through our unique therapeutic alliance, you will develop awareness around the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that have perhaps made life feel unmanageable. We will develop strategies based on various modalities which have proven to be successful in bringing positive change. Together we will create a picture of what a meaningful life looks like for you and we will work together to manifest it into reality."

"Transformation begins with healing through awareness and love. Our deepest nature is wise and beautiful, powerful and compassionate, One with our cosmic Source. We are precious in our imperfection. Trauma is healed with gentleness, empathy, and specialized, awareness-based methods. Through creative and experiential therapy, dreamwork, dialogue, sensitivity and humor, you can reclaim your self-esteem, talents, gentleness, strength, purpose and joy. As you heal yourself, you naturally enhance your abilities to attract, give and receive love, respect, understanding and support -- while maintaining your own center and healthy boundaries."

"I am a psychotherapist and work with adults, adolescents, couples and families providing both short-term and long term-psychotherapy. I practice therapy based on cognitive and relational theories, with a strengths-based approach geared to helping people reach their full potential in all life areas. I employ elements of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and structural family therapy, and I am certified in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy by the Albert Ellis Institute. I also draw heavily from classic and existential philosophy, and other cultural influences including music and literature."

"The events of your life, whether pleasing or not, hold insight into who you are and, more importantly, who you want to be. I see the emotions and thoughts attached to these events as tools to be intensified or diminished as you see fit. "

"I believe in being an active collaborator in psychotherapy sessions. My style is warm, frank, and attentive to the processes of healing and change. Therapy is not a one size fits all type of experience. Using creativity, exploration and feedback, we will discover the unique combination of insight, emotional processing, coping skills and lifestyle changes that will help you reach your goals and enhance your sense of well-being."

"We are all hard-wired to feel and to connect to others. Yet so many of us are scared of our feelings. We are afraid of being overwhelmed by them, and of being dismissed or ignored by others if we share them. It is our fear of feeling and fear of revealing that causes us distress and keeps us disconnected from ourselves and from each other. "

"Trained in a psychoanalytic paradigm, I believe that past experiences profoundly influence how we manage our fears and anxieties and thus impact the quality of our relationships with others and the world around us, i.e., they affect the ways in which we are able to shape our lives in the present. While this belief fundamentally guides my thinking and informs my treatment approach, I am versed in a variety of techniques rooted in other traditions and am comfortable treating a wide range of clinical issues. I also have extensive experience conducting neuropsychological, psycho-educational, and personality assessments."

"Are you feeling stuck? Lost? Anxious or depressed? Psychotherapy can be a wonderful, challenging, and empowering experience that can allow you to make real, meaningful change in your life. I have worked with people of many ages and backgrounds, and I believe in approaching each therapeutic relationship in an open, compassionate, and collaborative way. I will work with you to develop a plan that fits your needs, goals and values. I have extensive experience with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, behavior change, relationship problems, and living with a chronic medical condition."

"I work with my clients using evidence-based, solution-oriented therapy. We will work on your goals to help you gain skills and tools in order to become your own therapist. You will identify your beliefs and challenge yourself to examine if they are no longer working for you. I believe it is necessary to identify how we think and feel about life stresses and situations in order to learn how to restructure our beliefs and adjust them into our changing contexts. The goal is to learn to become more forgiving of yourself, others, and the world around you."

"Many people find themselves acting against their own better judgment and best interests without really knowing why. Often, this leads to problems like relationship issues, anxiety, depression, low self-confidence, anger, substance abuse, poor self-care or avoidance. The focus of my practice is to help you know yourself better - your thoughts, feelings and behavior - so you can make choices that will improve the quality of your life. I will work collaboratively with you to help you discover why you might not be reaching goals you've set for yourself and together, we will develop a plan to overcome whatever roadblocks we find."

"I am a Mental Health Counselor who is influenced by both Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic approaches. In my work, I often pull from key tenets of Empowerment Feminist Theory. I enjoy working with adolescents as well as young adults, and have experience treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am also especially focused on working with young women on such concerns as empowerment, self-esteem, and confidence."

"True and meaningful connections are far and few between in our fast-paced, fragmented world. A supportive therapeutic relationship can offer the space to examine how you want to feel in this world and what you would like to let go of. We can work together to develop skills to minimize stress and emphasize overall wellbeing. "

"You deserve to have just the right therapist. Someone who is easy to be open with, someone who understands the complexities of your life and appreciates your unique struggles. I hope I can be that person for you. My approach is relaxed and conversational, but built on evidence-based practices that are effective. I will listen to you with care and concern, provide information and other referrals (if needed), and ask just the right questions. My goal will always be to support you in identifying your priorities and your path to accessible, sustainable change."

"I specialize in evaluating and working with preschoolers, school aged children and adolescents with a range of psychological, educational and neuropsychological issues. These issues include developmental delays, learning disorders, chronic medical conditions, divorce, remarriage, adoption and PTSD. As part of the process, I work closely with each child's family and offer parent guidance. My goal is to help your child resume moving forward on his or her own developmental path as efficiently as possible. While trained in a psychodyamic approach, I incorporate cognitive behavioral strategies and a deep understanding of attachment research and neuropsychology into my work."

"As a licensed therapist, I seek to help individuals, couples and families cope with the stresses of everyday life as well as those impacted by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, addiction and trauma. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders and body image issues. I also work with those adjusting to pre- and post- bariatric surgey."

"When you are seeking therapy, finding the right therapist is the first and most important step. With the right therapist, you feel understood and safe to explore difficult issues. I am a warm and empathic listener who can help you gain insight into your life and give you tools to regain control. I received my doctorate from New York University and training in Psychoanalysis at the National Institute for Psychotherapies in NYC. Currently I am an adjunct faculty member & supervisor at NYU."

"Life can be stressful and at times we need assistance finding balance and meaning in this often unkind world. My clients often express dissatisfaction with their image in the mirror—they feel stuck in unsatisfying careers and are struggling to determine the next step. They are either in relationships that are not mutually beneficial and are struggling to communicate effectively, or they are feeling overwhelmed with dating in this app-centric world. I love what I do and I think it shows. My main goal is to help clients address personal challenges, understand how early life events effect them, and how to take steps towards change."

"Are you struggling to understand and manage the challenges you are facing? By providing a space in which you can explore root causes and develop healthy thoughts and effective coping mechanisms, I can help. Together we can identify triggers and beliefs that contribute to your troubling thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, with a goal of increased self understanding and less emotional distress. I am deeply committed to helping you understand how your feelings and thoughts impact your perceptions of yourself, your life, and your relationships."