Therapists in 10021

I am a licensed psycholgist/psychoanalyst and ny state certified school psychologist. I have 40 years of clinical experience both in private practice and hospital treating men and women with a variety of emotional difficulties. I work with children, adolescents and adults in individual psychotherapy and couples counseling. My approach integrates psychodynamic theory with other methods including mindfulness, cognitive and behavior therapies. For some patients, only a few sessions are required for results. For others treatment may take longer. Early identification of goals and solutions will be used for a treatment plan.

I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and a certified EMDR therapist specializing in any form of trauma including a diagnosis of cancer. My expertise lies in helping my patients work-through their traumas, depression, anxieties and transitions. I am also working with Millennium adults utilizing EMDR and psychotherapy providing my expertise and understanding. My work is approached empathetically building an alliance of understanding with each client considering each individual unique with respect for the importance of the unconscious; making it conscious for the innate and autonomous capacities of the individual.

“When things change within you, things can change around you”. These words capture the power of therapy to help us improve our lives. I offer the opportunity to explore, navigate & negotiate life’s challenges and transitions. I bring 25+ years of clinical experience integrated with a mind-body-spirit approach. I offer a safe space and supportive guidance to enable you to share your story. In my work with adults, couples,and college students I effectively identify and offer multiple strategies, enabling you to develop inner tools and resources to achieve meaningful and lasting change.

I see cancer patients and their families across the cancer continuum, from diagnosis, treatment, to survivorship or recurrence and end of life. I am passionate about working with this patient group. Diagnosis and treatment of cancer is a major life stress. Cancer care today provides state of the art biomedical treatment but fails to address the psychological problems associated with the illness. Patients need support coping with a wide range of distressing emotions such as anxiety, depression and confusion. In today's managed care environment, busy outpatient clinics make it difficult for oncologists to provide psychosocial support for their patients.

I approach my clients from a place of empathy and compassion for the issues that have led them to seek support. In a safe, transparent, and non-judgmental way, I collaborate with them to better understand how past experiences and relationships are informing and influencing the present. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families around conflict in communication, anxiety and depression, parenting issues, reproductive challenges, coping with loss, and a variety of other issues and challenges that arise in our everyday lives.

"When I begin to work with a patient I realize that together we face the challenge of exploring all the complexities, confusion, and hurt that are embedded in the problem for which they seek therapy. With a deep commitment to holding a space for all that is there and listening for the unspoken feelings that lie beneath, I bear witness to the experiential unfolding of what has not before been expressed. Once this happens, patients come into contact with their authentic self, the confusion begins to clear, the hurt sets about healing, and there is trust in this emergent self."

"How many therapists does it take to change a light bulb?"..."One, but the light bulb has to want to change!" My clients share a genuine desire for self-understanding and motivation for change. But my practice is truly diverse: adults of all ages, nationalities,ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientations. In addition to writers, performing and visual artists, I treat professionals, non-professionals, stay-at-home parents and retirees. I work with adult ADD and specialize in life transitions. I work best with clients who want a true therapeutic partner and an interactive approach.

I work with a wide range of age groups: children who are communicating through behavior; young adults who are defining themselves, increasing autonomy and strengthening their individual identities; couples trying to improve their communication styles or learning how to negotiate transitional periods in their relationships; older adults navigating life's changes with resulting changes in roles. Clients of all ages are dealing with relationship issues, poor confidence and self-esteem, loss, depression, anxiety and addictive problems, seeking to understand the sources of their discomfort rather than continue trying to avoid or outrun their problems.

You are the greatest determinant of your well-being. It takes courage and strength to address issues that are troubling. In practice for over 30 years with advanced training in psychotherapy, I am also on the faculty of Columbia University and New York University Schools of Social Work. My experience has given me great insight into working with a diverse group of individuals and couples who bring a variety of personal and interpersonal problems at varying stages of their lives. I place great value in developing caring and collaborative relationships with my patients. Together we work towards self understanding and improvement.

April 26, 2021. For many years I have assisted our community from my East Side office. I am available for telehealth services which is simple. Some insurances are paying copays for the clients. Give me a call, leave a message and I promise to return your call promptly.

Experience has taught me that a safe and supportive therapeutic environment is the key to emotional healing and personal growth. This is one of the foundations of my work. I have been in private practice for over thirty years. I have extensive training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and am a Certified EMDR therapist ;a treatment for Trauma( Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). I am also certified in Hypnosis. In addition I incorporate Somatic Experiencing, a therapy to relieve and resolve symptoms of trauma and other emotional/health related issues which express themselves in the body.

You have arrived at my profile, so consider this: You must want change in your life or behavior, and/or want to get "unstuck". I explore where you are encountering blockages while accepting who you are today. I provide a warm nurturing environment and a pragmatic approach. Through analysis and understanding, we begin to see shifts in behavior and outlook. We work with these insights to achieve more of the life you desire. I also address the concerns of patients struggling with issues of depression, intimacy, infertility, and sexuality.

I have a life long dedication to helping others.. I have been a clinician for over 15 years and have helped many people with a multitude of issues. My career has focused on assisting clients with various methods, I am extremely person centered and tailor each treatment for the client's needs. I have experiences and overcome many life challenges myself, and only use these to fuel my drive to help others.

I work well with clients seeking help with stress management, relationship issues, goal attainment, or issues related to emotion and self-esteem. My ideal clients are professionals who are seeking results. In addition to my work with clients, I also provide practice building tools for clinicians. Although I am currently on sabbatical from psychotherapy clients, I do oversee my associates, Amanda Pelcher, LMFT and Grayson Stadler, LCSW. You can have a free consultation with my office to learn more. Send us an email or give us a call so we may assist you further!

My clients are warm, competent, creative, caring and intelligent people who find themselves pulled onto a healing path by distress in their personal lives or the world at large. Our work together will enable you to become more grounded, mindful, resourceful and fulfilled. Perhaps you struggle with prioritizing self-care and negotiating give-and-take in your relationships. We will tap into resources --including humor, beauty and resilience--to access your healing and joy. Our therapy is approached as an adventure--a sacred, creative journey where you can uncover choices you may not even be able to imagine now.

I view treatment as a collaborative effort between client and therapist. This working relationship is an essential ingredient in the healing process. Having an eclectic approach, I try to fit the treatment to the needs of the patient. I draw from interpersonal, psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral and family systems ideas in conceptual- izing and addressing the problems at hand. It is extremely rewarding for me to assist clients in recognizing and freeing up their potential.

I am enamored with the creativity in adolescence and early adulthood, a period of life that when successfully channelled, can be of extraordinary growth and self-discovery. Our work explores all relationships, mostly with yourself, so as to create more awareness and direction about a life that works for you. Together, we create a place to be heard and understood, all while growing more self-aware. This work helps redesign your present, reframe the past, and identify a compelling path forward.

Life is a journey for all of us. We can feel confused, lost, hurt, alone, cut off, shut down and numb along the way. I've spent over thirty years learning and understanding how to help others on their journey to growth and discovery. I'm grateful for the trust my patients have in me and for the opportunity to be sharing the journey with them. Find the right guide for you to help you reach your goals personally, professionally and in relationship to others.

Grayson is a licensed clinical social worker that works as an associate therapist at the group practice of Dr. Chloe Carmichael. Grayson holds a Master of Science degree in social work from Columbia University. Grayson is a warm and engaging therapist who creates a safe environment for her clients to explore and effectively manage difficult feelings.