"Therapy can have a deep and profound impact on a person's life and overall well-being - offering assistance and guidance in uncovering and healing past wounds, and transforming ways of seeing and interacting with the world. Therapy can serve as a way to garner insight into oneself and ones environmental influences, as well as provide a deeply reparative relationship and process. "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change" - Carl Rogers."

"I have a passion for supporting expectant and new parents in a therapeutic and coaching capacity. Parenting is one of the most important jobs we can have, but we often come in to the role ill equipped and overwhelmed. My collaborative approach means I am committed to providing individualized care for each person I work with. I believe we are all meant to grow, to heal and to move forward in our lives, and it is these wired-in capacities that inspire my work everyday."

"I am a NY State licensed psychologist who has expertise in evidenced-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness based techniques. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents, adults, couples, and families struggling with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, impulsivity, chronic pain, interpersonal difficulties, and stress management. My areas of specialty include mood disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and personality disorders."

"Entering a therapeutic relationship through counseling is like many other things in one's' life: a journey. Michelle believes the client has the ability to determine the type of journey they will have and how long it will last. A therapeutic relationship is collaborative and involves commitment, trust, empathy, confidentiality, genuineness, and courage. Michelle identifies as a culturally competent psychodynamic psychotherapist who utilizes various cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies. Michelle holds a Masters' Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Advanced Certification in Trauma and Disaster Mental Health and has completed Basic Training for EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing)."

"The goal of my work with you is to support your development and help you make your life more fulfilling. Many of my patients are smart and capable people who come to therapy because something in their life feels stuck or "not quite right." I respect your intelligence and ability to be a collaborator in this process. I listen closely to you and share my questions and observations with you. We will examine the complex meanings of your feelings, thoughts, memories, dreams, and relationships. Good psychotherapy will alleviate your personal suffering and increase your capacity for love, work, creativity, and aliveness."

"I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Manhattan who specializes in adults and older adults who are experiencing stress, depression and/or anxiety. My style is nonjudgmental, empathic, and highly interactive, and I develop strong collaborative therapeutic relationships with my clients. French-speaking individuals are welcome as I grew up speaking French in Geneva, Switzerland. I provide individual psychotherapy for individuals who have issues such as relationship difficulties, challenges due to life transitions (career change, becoming a parent, retirement, becoming a caregiver, etc.), health conditions, adjusting to a new culture, grief, and facing infertility."

"Are you living the life you want? Is your relationship a source of pain for you? Are you arguing more, trusting less, or finding yourself not looking forward to spending time together? Maybe your relationship feels stuck, like you're just replaying the same disagreement over and over again. Do you not like the person you are when you're in a relationship or wonder why you keep repeating patterns in the type of person you date? Human beings are wired for connection, yet somehow the people we are closest with also seem to cause us the most pain."

"I've been in private practice for over 30 years, seeing a wide range of people. I see adults and teens for individual psychodynamic psychotherapy, and also counsel couples and parents. I see clients for short-term as well as long-term therapy, depending on their needs. I work with clients suffering with anxiety and depression, relationship issues, communication difficulties, and work matters. Each person is seen as a unique individual with concerns that are taken seriously and addressed with respect and caring in a safe, non-judgmental environment. The goal is to promote self-understanding, self-acceptance and a happier life."

"I help clients overcome frustrating relationship patterns, self-sabotaging behavior, and persistent depression and anxiety. In my office, you'll find a thoughtful, supportive, and creative environment where clients work at the pace most comfortable for them. My approach to therapy seeks to align an individual's feelings, values, and actions. Our emotions motivate our behavior, and when we want to change but seemingly can't, we're often working against our emotional selves. Clients work with me to tap the right motivation to meet their goals. I treat individuals, couples, and parents."

" Do you feel like your emotions often have you rather than you having emotions? Do you find yourself reacting too quickly to work, family or personal situations and regret doing so later? Are you having trouble managing the daily stresses of life and relationships? Do you tend to want to engage in mind-numbing behavior to avoid feeling the pain and pressure of life? "

"Using a variety of modalities we will work together to explore what will be most helpful for you at this time emotionally, mentally, and behaviorally. I use a firm but kind approach to help clients challenge what "keeps them stuck" and also practice acceptance in the ultimate goal of growth, understanding, and being an active participant in life."

"Are you struggling in your relationship, marriage, or job? There are times in life when we need extra help because we can't see clearly what to do or how our patterns are contributing to our pain. I do transformative work with people in a nurturing environment. We start with the "problem" that is present in your life now and let it guide us to the deeper issues that cause it. The resulting resolution liberates you energetically in your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies creating greater harmony in your life."

"Everyone deserves to live life to its fullest. Emotional well-being is one of the essential parts of an individual's life. My office is a safe place where you can explore your fears and hopes. Whether you are struggling with excessive worry, sadness, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, job-related issues, insecurities, stress, feeling stuck/not meeting goals, or other life challenges that become difficult to navigate. The sharing of the process of understanding yourself better through psychotherapy can change how you experience yourself and others, and help you make changes to improve how you feel and live. "

"I view therapy as a collaboration, one in which we work together to enhance your quality of life, one in which we explore your goals, dreams, and passions in a safe and trusting space. Do you want to find your most authentic self and feel more present in your life? Are you feeling stuck in your job, relationships, or past? Whether you are looking to make life changes, overcome current stresses, or need to find healing for deeper vulnerabilities, I will seek to engage you and work with you with a warm and respectful approach, always mindful of where you are in the process."

"I believe with my whole heart that we human beings learn grow and develop within our relationships, both to ourselves and to the world. If obstacles arise in the circumstances and relationships of your life, psychotherapy can powerfully increase your self awareness and empower you to gain more personal freedom. If we work together, within your therapy, you will come to know more about yourself and be enabled to more fully adapt to the inevitable difficulties of life and living.You will make better use of your emotional and intellectual energies and gain increasing freedom to enjoy the gifts talents"

"I work with adults and older adolescents who are having difficulties with a wide range of distress, conflict, anxiety and frustration. These problems have underlying patterns that can be understood and changed through insight and emotional discovery in a non-judgmental and empathic therapy relationship."

"For many people, one of the hardest parts of therapy is picking up the phone and making the first appointment. I aim to help you over this hurdle by providing you an empathic and accepting environment. I believe the connection between therapist and client is an important part of the healing process and I encourage a collaborative working relationship. Through therapy, I can help you make positive changes in behavior, thinking, and feeling, improve your relationships, and better your sense of self."

"I believe we all have the courage and determination to meet even tough life problems. My goal is to assist with meeting these problems through gaining insight into the problems and the factors that perpetuate them. I focus on developing a useful way of understanding vulnerabilities, and on observing and gaining a greater sense of unique attributes. I also focus on developing behavioral steps to foster understanding and a greater sense of strength. This process can be hard, but it can also be hopeful, creative and rewarding."

"If you have anxiety and stress issues, you know that these difficulties intertwine with many aspects of life and diminish your sense of well-being and personal effectiveness. I love working with people who have anxiety and stress issues. Together, we'll review your difficulties, strengths, and stuck points, and we'll set goals and plans that fit your unique situation. You'll learn practical skills to change anxiety and stress responses and maintain your progress. You'll also gain insights to use when unhelpful reactions overcome your intellectual understanding."