"I have an interpersonal psychodynamic approach to psychotherapy and relate to my clients with empathy and respect. I see therapy as a cooperative process and work with my clients to develop effective coping skills to respond to the challenges they face. I help my clients to understand and manage their anxiety, depression and stress, so that they may more fully enjoy their work and personal relationships. I have 20 years of experience working as a therapist in New York City."

"Deciding to speak to a complete stranger about your personal feelings can be overwhelming! That's why choosing the right therapist can be just as important as taking the first steps to begin therapy. I use humor, sensitivity, and honesty in my therapeutic approach. It is my goal to provide the support, knowledge,and tools necessary to enhance your coping skills, hence improving relationships and decreasing stress."

"Each client that comes into my office is beginning a new journey as they show me the way into their lives and become a part of mine; I strive to honor that by creating a trusting environment that allows these clients to express themselves fully and explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences with me. Over time, my clients discover their potential for growth within the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship. I practice using an eclectic approach that honors the unique characteristics and various backgrounds of the diverse population of New York City."

"There are many reasons to seek help: feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, loss of hope or motivation, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, life transitions, personal loss, inability to reach goals. We all face some of these obstacles. With my experience in the corporate world and early childhood education, I understand the life issues you may be encountering. I will support you as you translate insight into actions that will help you navigate your life."

"Making that first call to a therapist takes real courage, but the rewards can be profound. In an environment of safety and collaboration, my clients gain deepened self-knowledge, feel understood, and begin to resolve the difficulties and symptoms that brought them into therapy. I provide psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, helping to improve the quality of their lives by working interactively, and pulling from diverse therapeutic approaches. I specialize in the treatment of unresolved emotional injuries from childhood, post traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and treat substance use both individually as well as in Seeking Safety groups."

"Do you sometimes feel as if life is so complicated that you can't sort out your feelings and decide what you want or need? Do you sometimes feel stuck and unable to move forward? Or that your relationships are so challenging that you just want to give up? I can help you understand what you are feeling and where your feelings are coming from so that you can develop strategies to cope with the issues you are facing."

"I'm Raven, a psychotherapist, and life coach with over eight years of experience. As a clinician, I utilize my extensive experience to help you compassionately connect with your inner joy. I offer a whole-person, strengths-based, holistic approach that goes beyond the therapy model and recognizes the uniqueness of every person."

"Congratulations on finding your way here. There’s a reason why you've begun your search for a therapist. Something’s going on in your life and maybe your current behavioral patterns and coping strategies to manage challenges aren't working any longer. Maybe you’re having difficulty managing sadness or anxiety, a bad break-up, troubles at work, new life transitions, or maybe you just feel stuck in your daily routine and need support to move forward. There are so many different reasons why we seek out therapy. Life happens and sometimes we need guidance to manage all of it’s ups and downs. "

"I am a seasoned, dedicated individual and couples therapist with over 15 years of experience treating adults struggling with anxiety, depression, loss and grieving, relationship issues and work challenges. I will work collaboratively with you to gently and compassionately explore the recurring patterns in behavior and relating that cause you pain and stop you from getting what you want personally and professionally. We'll look to the past but spend most of our time in the present learning more effective ways to make decisions, take action and communicate with the important people in your life."

"Taking a new look at the issues in your life is sometimes a daunting task. Beginning therapy can be a great first step towards your process of change. I am an experienced psychotherapist who works with individuals of any age, cultural background or sexual orientation. My approach is mainly psychodynamic as I believe that discovering the underlying roots to life circumstances is essential to the process of change. Towards this end, I will help you identify and change problematic patterns in your life."

"Are you finding yourself feeling stuck - in making important decisions, in a conflict, in facing changes to relationships and roles? This often happens when people are trying to rebuild their lives after separation, divorce, serious illness or the death of a loved one. I am here to support you through the process of reclaiming your sense of self. Change can be a source for family conflict; I offer family mediation and conflict coaching to help you navigate the differing needs and emotions, challenging conversations, and difficult decisions that involve other family members."

"Compassionate Collaboration ---- I am a Clinical Psychologist with over twenty years of experience as a psychotherapist. Our work together would focus on finding a deeper understanding of your thoughts and emotions in order to look for conflicts that are holding you back. Tolerating difficult feelings in therapy can help you to gain clarity and find more flexibility within yourself and help you to make healthy choices. Treatment could involve working directly to reduce symptoms, exploring the past, expressing difficult feelings, looking at parts of the self which are often denied, challenging personal blocks and examining relationship issues"

"I am a seasoned psychologist with extensive experience of helping children, adolescents, adults, as well as couples and families. I have been described as warm, supportive and straightforward. In my work, I use a collaborative, strengths-based and relational approach. I was trained at Columbia University, New York University and the Ackerman Institute for the Family. In addition to my clinical work, I am a faculty member at Teachers College, Columbia University. I am dedicated to training the next generation of psychologists and counselors as well as continually learning and improving my skills."

"The human condition is filled with the deepest love and greatest sensitivity. This life presents challenges and can sometimes feel discouraging. There is not one person that can live in isolation and seeking professional help to address your struggles is empowering. With clinical experience in treating trauma, PTSD, anger management, and relationships, I strive to help you unpack these obstacles and move forward with in your journey towards growth, healing, and self-awareness."

"To learn more about me and book an appointment please visit www.douglasgrppractice.com. Dana Is licensed psychotherapist who works with adults and adolescents focusing on such issues as anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges and trauma. Dana provides a safe space for clients to freely explore all the different aspects of themselves, taking special care to embrace the difficult and sometimes shameful parts. "

"As a cognitive behavioral psychologist, I believe that everyone holds the potential and capability to significantly improve their life. Insight is important in setting the foundation for positive change, but CBT psychotherapy has been proven to be effective in helping people learn to implement the tools necessary to achieve their goals. I treat a wide range of difficulties, but have specialized expertise in relationship issues of all kinds: marital, couples, parent-child, and friendship, for example. I also specialize in many aspects of behavioral medicine. My patients report feeling safe and comfortable working with me in a warm, trusting, professional environment."

"Encountering challenges and barriers to growth and development is common in the life cycle. Identifying and exploiting an individual's potential so as to achieve one's goals is the focus of a therapeutic partnership. Forming new relationships and being guided to examine new challenges, simultaneously converting them to opportunities, leads to greater fulfillment."

"**Accepting referrals in CT office only** I am an NYU trained licensed clinical social worker and have completed postgraduate work in individual, couples, family and group therapy at several New York City institutes. I am licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York and Connecticut and have private practices in both states. I'm the former director of a children's mental health clinic, but now focus on work with adults, adolescents, couples and families. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, eating disorders, parenting issues, adjustment problems, relationship conflicts, and work difficulties."

"Therapy is a collaborative, creative, and re-creative journey in which we find and re-fine ourselves. It has been my pleasure and my passion to help people restore a sense of passion for living. In the safety of the therapeutic relationship we can come to be truly self-accepting and capable of rewarding relationships."

"We all have our histories, our challenges, our personal myths. Although we cannot change the past, by finding the meaning within we can change its impact in the here and now to become our best selves. By together examining a lifetime of experiences that have shaped you, we can work together to effect positive change. I believe that therapy is not just talking about what's wrong, but also about what's right - what has helped you to survive and thrive to this point, and how you can use those strengths while developing new ones to reach towards fulfillment."