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Are you ready to discover the best version of yourself? Together we can overcome obstacles, gain insight, and learn how to build and keep healthy relationships. Addressing unproductive and maladaptive thought patterns by yourself can be difficult, to near impossible. Many young adults experience difficulties with peers, relationships, sexual issues, family differences, school, or career challenges. All of these issues can feel overwhelming, but I am here to listen and help guide you through these stressful situations.

Danielle’s therapeutic approach is an eclectic application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with principles of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. She holds the deep belief that each client is the expert in their own experience, and offers genuine, empathetic listening with firm, supportive guidance. Danielle believes that providing clients with tangible homework and skills to implement outside of sessions is a central factor in facilitating positive outcomes. She utilizes personable interactions and humor to strengthen rapport with each client, providing an individualized connection with each client.

I invite you to schedule a free phone call for 15 minutes to answer your questions and concerns, discuss your insurance, and make a recommendation based on your needs. Whether you feel stuck, stressed, or unhappy for too long, I will assist you to identify your goals and figure out the way to change. I am a psychologist who speaks Chinese Mandarin and English in New York with more than 15 years of experience, I have the highest level of doctoral training to help people from different ethnic groups and LGBTQ+ community to overcome the challenges and live the best life possible.

I provide psychotherapy to adults presenting with relationship issues, fears, work dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression and trauma. I also work with clients who are dealing with life transitions and with identity and/or self-worth concerns. As a multicultural psychologist who has practiced in different geographical locations and in a range of settings, I strongly believe in an integrated approach to psychotherapy. I tailor my interventions to the client's unique needs and life circumstances. My aim is to foster self-awareness, better communication with others, problem solving, stress management, and making better life decisions.

I have three areas of expertise - substance use, eating disorders and gender affirming care. Substance use includes anything from being curious about your relationship to substances to wanting to stop using completely. Eating issues can range from poor body image to binging/purging/restricting on a daily basis. In regards to gender affirming care - as a trans guy, I have a special place in my heart for clients who are exploring their gender/sexuality. Whether you are just starting to question or worried about coming out or need letters to obtain appropriate medical care - a safe place to process can be very helpful.

Everyone experiences uncomfortable emotions at different times in their life. However, when the emotional pain lingers and begins to affect one's relationships and/or their capacity to work, it is time to call an experienced, well-trained mental health professional. Are you often worried or depressed, did you recently experience a significant loss, do you often feel angry and disappointed with family, friends or co-workers? These are just a few of the psychological problems psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and group treatment can address. Together we can begin to understand what is causing the emotional pain.

Many of us face challenging times in our lives, which may lead us to seek out help from others. The experiences of dissatisfaction and feeling unfulfilled may bring varying degrees of pain and sense of emptiness and loss. I provide a supportive and safe space for you to learn more about yourself and create sustainable changes in your life. My style is warm, collaborative, thoughtful, and compassionate - focused on helping you feel more empowered to move successfully through such challenges.

I am a Licensed Master of Social Work in the state of New York. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and my Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Binghamton University. I also have a Masters Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University.My goal for you is to explore and work through your feelings, thoughts, images and beliefs, whether consciously or unconsciously, that may be keeping you stuck.

Finding a therapist is a lot like dating. It takes time and patience to find the right one. Once you find the right match, and eventually you will, all the hard work will feel more than worth it. With a true understanding of what it takes to seek out someone to talk to, I strive to offer an empathetic, practical and collaborative approach to therapy. My focus is on creating a strong therapeutic alliance that is not only nurturing, but challenges you to step outside your comfort zone and embrace change.

I'm a therapist because I love working with people and embrace humanity in all its glorious, messy, wondrous complexity. I'm here to work with your needs as a client, to help you understand yourself better and to empower you on your journey of growth and healing. I practice using an integrative approach, which means: I see you as a person shaped by your past, present and thoughts about the future; by your innate personality, environment and upbringing; by your social relationships, likes, dislikes and relationship with yourself.

Whether it be the pursuit of change and growth, or difficulty coping with chronic physical, psychological, or social issues, seeking psychotherapy can be the first step towards achieving resilience, purpose, and a better quality of life. I work with individuals, families and couples to identify areas of improvement, foster change, cope with symptoms, and maintain progress. For many, a history of trauma (emotional/ physical/ sexual/ financial abuse, abandonment, bullying, domestic violence, etc) or medical difficulties (chronic/terminal illness, pain) can complicate treatment needs. Cases of grief, mood and anxiety disorders can respond differently to psychotherapy when these elements are present.

Therapy helps us break through our own patterns of suffering by dissecting and evaluating them, and implementing new changes. My goal is to help people use their experiences and motivations to effect positive change in their lives, instead of becoming barriers and stumbling points.

Kayla believes individuals who are seeking therapy are capable of making changes they are searching for and utilizes different therapeutic modalities such as CBT, person centered, and solution focused. Kayla establishes an empathetic, non-judgement, and supportive environment for clients to feel comfortable. Kayla finds it important that each client is able to accomplish their goals as well as continuing to build upon themselves. Kayla has an extensive background working with individuals who have developmental disabilities, individuals with substance abuse and mental health as well as sex offenders.

Perhaps you have noticed a change in your mood but you are not sure why. Maybe you may feel like you don’t enjoy things like you once used to or that you aren’t functioning at your full potential. Maybe you are struggling with constant worry, feeling like you are always in your head, or that you have no control over how you feel and are unable to relax. I get to know you on an individual level and cater my interventions to your specific needs. I draw from evidenced based orientations including psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and mindfulness based therapies. I have an extra training and specialty in anxiety treatment and management.

When people seek therapy, they are often looking for a combination of expertise and connection, for the kind of relationship that will ease their troubles, bolster strengths, and facilitate personal growth. I aim to help people who struggle with problems related to mood, anxiety, trauma, loss, identity, intimacy, and other common concerns. In addition to an ongoing, dedicated study of the therapeutic relationship, I have years of experience treating other helping professionals, LGBTQ+ people, creatives, and servicemembers and their families. I served as an active-duty Navy psychologist for six years prior to joining NYU Langone.

Lingwei incorporates different evidence-based techniques to match her patient’s unique needs including: CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness practice and basic psychodynamic perspectives to treat most diagnoses including depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship issues, self-esteem issues, and stress.

I welcome you on your path to personal growth. Self discovery is an important and very personal journey in ones life and requires careful consideration on how to navigate it. I provide a caring, safe and authentic connection in the therapeutic relationship. We work collaboratively to explore and resolve your concerns and improve the quality of your life. For some, the burden of the pain and suffering can be overwhelming. Together we will take steps in creating an awareness of your emotional world while we minimize your distress and maximize your pursuit of your life goals,

I am a Mental Health Counselor providing therapy to adults and couples in New York State. I received my MA in Mental Health Counseling and certificate in LGBT Social Health and Wellness from NYU and my BS in Psychology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies from the State University of New York. I strive to ensure clients know that they have someone in their corner that champions growth and success. In an effort to do so, I take a Cultural-Relational approach in my work, focusing specifically on how our past experiences impact who we are today.

We often think of a relationship as a noun, something we are "in" or "have"... In reality a relationship is a verb, an action, something we do. We communicate, we share, we listen, we give, we understand, have common interests, and separate supported goals. But when we stop interacting, we lose a sense of connectedness. We often stop communicating, we don't listen or hear each other, and overlook the importance of spending time together. When this happens our relationship starts to deteriorate. We feel different.