"It can be hard to be a person. I provide affirming and holistic care to individuals and couples around issues of grief and loss, significant life changes, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal challenges. I tend to be an active therapist and have a pragmatic approach to my work. I will align with you to identify what is causing you pain, confusion, or discomfort and, together, we will discover and process what we find in a safe and sustaining environment. Our process can take work but it is valuable and you will not be in it alone."

"Do you continue to repeat unhealthy behavior? Do you regularly feel frustrated, anxious, or stressed? Whether these feelings are triggered from the past or are from present day circumstances, stress can be overwhelming.Therapy can provide the tools necessary to regain a sense of balance within your life. My approach is non-judgmental and supportive. We will work together to understand the root of your challenges as well as create positive change so you can find relief from your symptoms. I have experience working with children & adults treating a wide range of areas involving relationship issues, trauma, stress management, and issues related to self-esteem."

"The new year can bring renewed hope, but also new challenges. When you have anxieties you can't discuss with others, I'm here to help. You have taken the important first step of searching for a therapist. Now let me help you develop a strategy to achieve your goals for the year ahead. Drawing on a full-person understanding of experience and psychology, I offer a judgment-free space to explore your desires, successes and struggles."

"Over my 10+ years of practice, I have greatly enjoyed working with clients in overcoming their concerns and in reaching their greatest potential. The specific decision to seek therapy varies from client to client; though most clients express a common desire for life to feel better, to decrease stress, to be more fulfilled, and to feel less emotional pain. My approach with clients is highly collaborative, open, and interactive with a focus on viewing clients in a holistic manner."

"I am a licensed clinical social worker, certified psychoanalyst and certified group psychotherapist practicing in New York for over twenty years. My style is interactive and direct. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, addiction/compulsive disorders, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties."

"I meet with individuals and couples who feel depressed, anxious or overwhelmed. They may be coping with issues of intimacy, sobriety, loss of a loved one. I have a direct, interactive approach, creating an environment where clients experience relief, growth and behavioral changes. My work is about helping people reach their goals and lead lives that are more fulfilled and connected to others."

"Recent studies in Mindfulness and Psychotherapy have significantly enhanced my therapeutic options. I now offer more self enriching skills which make the challenging aspects of psychotherapy easier to manage."

"Have you tried therapy before - but found that it didn't quite work for you? Maybe you stayed with one therapist for too long and never saw the results you were looking for. Or maybe you found that "just talking" about your problems wasn't moving you toward the change you were hoping to make. If you're like me, then you are hungry for personal growth and willing to work at it. With the right approach and genuine commitment, the breakthrough you're seeking is within reach."

"I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City. I work with individuals from college age on who wish to address a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship problems and substance use."

"I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years. Early in my career I co-authored a book called Relationships, which explored how marriages either succeeded or failed. My work on the book helped me formulate a way of working with couples, one that was supportive of struggle in the interest of strengthening the relationship bond. I attempt to help couples not only survive but also to thrive. In addition, I do long- term psychodynamic work with individuals . I have worked with many people struggling with depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress."

"I believe therapy should be a helpful, engaging process that is collaborative. I help you identify and work towards achieving your personal goals, finding happiness and personal growth. My approach is interpersonal and behaviorally based, and solution-focused. I honor each person's uniqueness and support you in being your best self. You can create a more peaceful world for yourself and I can help you do so. I have training and experience with CBT, REBT, interpersonal and psychodynamic models. I work with people who are struggling with eating disorders, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and relationships."

"With over 15 years in private practice, consulting and teaching at the graduate and post-graduate level, I bring my clinical skills and experience to work with you to create changes in your life. I have presented nationally and internationally on my work with individuals, couples and families and firmly believe in the resilience and strength of relationships to provide meaningful change."

"I work best with Individuals and couples in recovery from addiction as well as those families and friends affected by the chaos born of addiction. I work often with those who are in the midst of big life transitions; with self esteem issues; and individuals and couples who have difficulty with intimacy. Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you finally ready to make some changes? Are you willing to take a long, compassionate look at how you got to this point and what steps you will need to take to begin a process of change?"

"As a cognitive-behavioral practitioner, I utilize a goal oriented, symptom-focused approach while understanding the importance of a warm, trusting relationship with one's therapist. I specialize in the treatment of children and adults with various anxiety, depressive, and personality disorders including OCD, social anxiety, panic, generalized anxiety disorder, perfectionism, phobias, depression, and interpersonal difficulties. My patients often tell me that I have allowed them to feel comfortable due to my warm and compassionate demeanor while still challenging and motivating them therapeutically. I believe that developing this trust with a therapist is imperative for successful treatment."

"I believe that each of us has the potential to experience wholeness. Many of us, early on, were forced to exile parts of ourselves, leaving us feeling constricted, fragmented, less than whole. One element of my work is helping people reclaim these lost aspects of self. Using an experiential psychodynamic approach I help people to deal with problematic issues from their current lives as well as to process difficult experiences from their past."

"My goal as an integrated heath care professional is to treat the whole body; so patients can experience changes in sensation, perception, thought or behavior corresponding to his or their mental or physical health needs. My success in treating chronic illness is founded in the idea that all therapeutic relationships are a partnership of patient and clinician in restoring the body to health. The use of Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy can address a variety of physical and mental health issues in a shorter time; with longer lasting effects."

"Change and growth are elusive processes, and often seem a few steps away from us despite our best efforts. In my way of approaching psychotherapy with both adults and children, I'll help you to unravel the complex knots we all tie ourselves into. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment where we can work together to find new possibilities and directions for the problems that can seem insurmountable alone."

"When people are considering therapy, often times the hardest step is making a first phone call. I have deep respect for the process of choosing a therapist and value the process that one must undertake in order to find the perfect fit. My style of working is relational and psychodynamically informed and I believe that each therapeutic relationship is unique. This means that we will tailor the treatment to fit your needs and interests. The best outcomes are achieved when you feel comfortable with the person you are working with"

"If you have lost a sense of self or if adjusting to a new normal seems overwhelming, and at times, impossible- you are not alone. Life throws us curve balls that can often result in constant adjustment; and change can create social, emotional and practical challenges. I hope to work with you in a safe and objective space to explore inner strengths and vulnerabilities that can help you to cope with life's adversities and to find a renewed, strengthened sense of self."

"I am an expert at helping people change how they think, feel and behave. I help people find ways to motivate themselves to change and ways to stay on track once they begin. My specialty is addictions, but I see clients with many different kinds of problems, for example, relationship problems, depression, anxiety and procrastination. I help people figure out what they want to do and then how to go about doing it. My book Managing Addictions: Cognitive, Emotive and Behavioral Techniques outlines techniques to help people feel and do better next week and next year."