"Finding the key to happiness, I have always believed, comes from understanding yourself and coming to terms with who you are. I work very compassionately, without judgment, in a collaborative fashion, to help facilitate greater self- acceptance and equanimity. Whether we investigate your own family dynamics or process through Emotionally Focused Therapy, sessions will help uncover the underlying emotional beliefs that direct your own internal "story"."

"I provide counseling services including Individual, Couples, Family and Group Therapy, in addition to Workshops and Seminars addressing a variety of topics, I offer face-to-face meetings, as well as phone and Skype sessions to clients who are in other locations."

"My clinical approach is informed by the theories of Freud and Lacan. I specialize in psychoanalysis for those seeking to realize deep personal changes. I also offer psychoanalytic psychotherapy to work through targeted issues that require immediate attention. We work together in a collaborative work-play process utilizing free-association and dream interpretation to get to the deeper, unconscious roots of your problems. This results in continual benefits beyond just temporary symptom relief: often fundamental shifts in your psychic economy."

"Finding the right therapist can feel intimidating, yet I believe that a strong relationship between a therapist and client can build a foundation for true growth. When feelings like shame, guilt, and unworthiness plague us, conversations with a skilled and empathetic clinician can dissipate those burdens and allow us to emerge stronger and more confident. As an experienced therapist trained in interpersonal psychotherapy, I treat each client as a worthy individual who deserves my acceptance and understanding. Together we will find your strengths, reexamine harmful patterns and question your long-standing assumptions."

"I am a psychotherapist with over thirty years experience. I work with individuals, couples and groups who are seeking help with many different issues including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma/PTSD, self esteem, identity, relationship, career and other areas of human concern. I offer a safe and comfortable environment in which to explore issues relating to your life circumstances. My approach is compassionate, supportive and interactive with focus on the whole person. It is important to explore the mind, body, spirit connection to work toward insight, awareness, practical solutions, positive action and change."

"I am a clinical psychologist who works with individual children, adolescents and adults. I believe successful treatment is based upon a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship. Changing patterns of behavior, ways of thinking and relating to others can be daunting and requires a patient and understanding therapist who can help you tackle the problem from different angles."

"I work with people who have difficulty in relationships, identifying, connecting to and verbalizing feelings, and those with low self-esteem. I aim to help people increase their awareness as to who they are, why they do the things they do, and who they would like to become. I work in a relational way and I appreciate the importance of emotional safety. I weave in the felt sense and body sensation, a mindfulness practice, into our experience. A sense of openness, connectedness and transparency in the relationship is an essential part of the work and helps build trust."

"I am an experienced clinical psychologist who treats clinical issues with a variety of techniques and interventions. I understand cases from a psychodynamic point of view and as such believe that one's past often informs one's present. Therefore it is important to understand one's personal history so that one can make the best possible choices in the present."

"Feeling lost, due to confusion, or changing paths? Perhaps you know it’s time to move out of the way you’ve been living into an unknown, yet transformed way of life. Know that whatever brings you into therapy will serve as a powerful catalyst for change in your whole life."

"James L. Colter's therapy focuses on the immediate need of the client. He understands that clients need to feel trust and safety before they share some of their most pressing feelings and emotions. His goal is to develop a client-therapist relationship that will provide safety, confidentiality, and support. This allows the client to feel validated and understood as he explores their feelings and emotions. Additionally, he takes special care in personal awareness to provide clients with a safe environment that is free from judgement or bias no matter what cultural or status scenarios present themselves."

"I can help you find your way through whatever is troubling you. You may be struggling with your personal or professional relationships, or with entrenched patterns that hold you back from achieving desired goals or dreams. In our work together, I will be dedicated to helping you better understand yourself and challenge old behaviors to enable you to make the emotional and practical changes you seek. My presence is felt in my warmth, openness and emotionally available style of connecting. I pay close attention to the re-enactment of embedded patterns that emerge and help you re-work them."

"Reaching out to a new therapist can be anxiety provoking for both new and seasoned patients alike. It is my goal to facilitate the process of starting therapy by providing an inviting environment and having an approach that is empathic and active. After identifying and discussing your therapeutic goals and needs, together we'll decide if we make a good team to tackle them collaboratively, which I strongly believe is a key element to a successful treatment."

"Therapy can be a wonderful way of finding meaning in one's life - as it is now - while still striving to make important changes. Using a whole-person approach to treatment, I take into account one's personal goals, culture, spiritual beliefs, and current life context. I believe a thoughtful, individualized, and collaborative approach tends to be the most therapeutic. Additionally, as the former Director of Integrative Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, I have extensive knowledge of complementary/alternative medicine therapies and can discuss how these may or may not fit into your plan for healing."

"I wholeheartedly believe that people get better in the contexts of relationships. I am a caring, attuned, and enthusiastic therapist, passionate about working with families, couples, and individuals. Therapy is an opportunity to make meaningful changes in our lives, and more meaningfully understand ourselves and our loved ones. Meaningful therapy is the opportunity to explore what has not been said. My aim as a therapist to support individuals in strengthening healthy relationships, and bringing clarity to all relationships."

"I am a well trained and experienced psychologist, practicing psychotherapy and psychoanalysis in New York City. I conduct short and medium term psychotherapy with individuals and couples. Relationship issues, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career conflicts, family difficulties and general desire to experience greater satisfaction and peace in life are the most frequent reasons clients seek therapy. Prior to advanced training as a Psychologist, I worked in business as an Executive Search Consultant. This experience has enabled me to understand nuances of work and career conflict in a uniquely sensitive manner. Feel free to email (preferred) or call to arrange a first appointment."

"Taking this step is likely a daunting and courageous one for you. I offer a safe, supportive environment in which to help you deal with difficult problems. Whether you are unhappy, overwhelmed, struggling with your relationships or are feeling stuck regarding your personal goals, I will actively listen and help problem solve around how to make changes so you can live more freely and feel more empowered. I will help you build more awareness and self care so that you will feel better."

"I want to support you in achieving the goals that you're seeking and create change in your life. My style is active and I like to work collaboratively with clients. It is my goal to create a safe, comfortable, and supportive atmosphere in which together we can gain a better understanding of your past and present day difficulties."

"For thousands of years, philosophers have been developing powerful tools for facing the deepest challenges in human life. In our sessions, we use these tools to empower you to think independently, live confidently and choose courageously. We approach your issues of thought and feeling as an architect approaches redesigning a standing structure: We try to understand and save what works well; but together, strive to increase the coherence, order and harmony. We push through to the deepest aspects of your questions, pursue the clearest formulations of your thoughts, and build strong bridges toward objectivity."

"I help my clients feel accepted, understood, and supported so they can explore and organize their experiences and create new ways of coping. I work with survivors of trauma and with people who are grieving a loss, whether a partner, a parent, or, a pet. Many of my clients are struggling with depression or anxiety or are having trouble in their work or in their relationships."

"You are more than your symptoms, you are a person who is seeking fulfilment. I am a psychotherapist, complex trauma specialist and EMDR practitioner with advanced training in trauma-informed care. I strive to provide clients with the best possible psychological care through understanding each person in the context of their own unique culture, values and life experiences. I use multiple integrative healing techniques based on the client's individual needs. My doctoral research at NYU has enriched my understanding of attachment injury acquired through adverse childhood events and the treatment of complex layered trauma in adulthood."