Therapists in 10024

I recognize that the process of entering therapy can be difficult and emotionally charged. With that in mind, I listen carefully to my clients and work at a pace with which they are most comfortable. I am best suited to treating adults with problems related to work and relationships.

I am a warm, supportive and non-judgmental therapist. We will work together to come to new understandings about your feelings, relationships, and behavior patterns. I favor an empathic and supportive approach which integrates psychodynamic and psychoanalytic techniques in order to help clients not only reduce symptoms, but to also explore and understand the underlying issues. I believe in helping clients identify their strengths to enable them to overcome these issues. I collaborate with and provide referrals to nutritionists, psychiatrists, and physicians as needed.

As a therapist, I usually begin with the client to understand what they see as the problem and then find helpful solutions that they want to work toward. I like being able to help people find what they’re looking for and give them a safe space to talk about things they want to let go of; to help them feel acknowledgment and validation. I often use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing. One of the things I really enjoy bringing to the therapeutic relationship is my sense of humor and my informal ability to connect with people.

Someone suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, an illness, traumatic and stressful issues, grieving, challenges with coping skills, work and career issues, developmental traumas as well as stress from the coronovirus.

I believe psychotherapy is a transformative tool through which one can develop new ways to understand and approach life situations, foster resilience and manage challenges. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of professional experience with individuals of all ages. In my work, I assist individuals facing major life changes, experiencing depression, anxiety or illness, or making relationship or career decisions. I also work with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and straight individuals on many aspects of sexual and gender identity and relationships.

I know that psychotherapy can help you to feel free and more open to life's opportunities. We can explore your problems and work towards helping you feel more fulfilled. My specialties are relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, work place gratification and addictions and I have extensive experience with couple’s therapy. My focus is on your efforts to move forward. I offer insight oriented feedback and believe in the power of therapy to help growth.

I received my doctorate in psychology at Yeshiva University-Albert Einstein College of Medicine and did advanced, post-doctoral training at Downstate Medical Center in the Couples Therapy and Human Sexuality Program. I have over 20 years experience working successfully with adults in individual and couples therapy. My approach is active, gentle and professional with an open-minded and non-judgmental style. I am experienced in a variety of therapeutic modalities and techniques. including using short-term therapy with good results, I am able to tailor my method to each person’s needs.

I work with children, adolescents, young women, and new mothers at all stages in their journey. I practice with compassion and empathy to create a warm and non-judgmental space for our work together. My approach is drawn from a collaborative and strengths based perspective and grounded in acceptance. My style is relatable and candid. I believe that genuine connection between the client and therapist develops trust and safety creating a foundation for success in your therapeutic journey.

Hi! My name Melissa Sherman, but I go by Maxi. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience working in various settings with adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in treating individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, grief/loss, and chronic illness. I take a client-centered, strengths-based approach to treatment. I believe in the power of establishing a strong rapport with clients, and I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can safely express your thoughts and feelings while working on self-identified goals.

I am the Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Kratsios Psychotherapy, a fast-growing, premier provider of evidence-informed treatment for PTSD and Developmental Trauma. Our mission is to heal the psychological and neurological processes that interfere with our patients’ capacity to live their best lives. We offer an integrative approach to treatment anchored in polyvagal theory, matching therapeutic interventions to the ways in which trauma is manifesting in our patients’ lives. We collaboratively create treatment plans to align with our patients' goals and revisit these to integrate new information and assess for progress.

After 25 years of experience, I've learned that successful psychotherapy begins with a genuine collaborative relationship and connection with my clients - one formed in an environment of trust and safety, but with enough challenge to promote change. I work from a psychodynamic and relational perspective, actively engaging with you to explore issues including relationship and career difficulties, anxiety, depression, self -esteem, as well as addictive behaviors such as eating disorders. I integrate behavioral strategies (CBT), life coaching techniques, and mindfulness practices as needed. I want my clients to know themselves better, be able to explore new options, and learn the tools needed to change.

Together, we can explore your options and I can help you develop the skills to move forward making the changes you want. You will be able to improve the quality of your life in a compassionate, empathic and collaborative setting. My interactive approach is encouraging but without pressure, solution-focused, and non-judgmental. We will focus on helping you recognize the alternatives to whatever painful patterns you are repeating.

I understand the decision to seek help can be a daunting one as there are many kinds of treatments for different kinds of issues. Successful treatment depends upon the relationship between you and your therapist. The quality of the alliance will contribute to improvement in your emotional well-being, relationships, career, and decrease in problematic behaviors. We will work towards developing coping skills that offer relief from anxiety, depression and other difficult emotions. I will also assist you to understand and work through patterns that contribute to difficulties.

I enjoy working with people who are motivated to understand and address their issues. Most people come in with relationship, family and/or work and career issues and many express feelings of depression, anxiety or "stuckness" about where they are in their lives. People exist within the context of their families, workplaces and friendships. I help them understand the roles they take up in relationships and how to make adjustments to improve the quality of their interactions and decision making processes. I use EMDR along with talk therapy and homework assignments, as appropriate.

I work with Individuals, Couples, and Families. My overall aim is to help clients gain self-knowledge, through which they can develop their goals, based on 1) considering what has and hasn't worked in the past, 2) articulating what needs to change, and 3) brainstorming and practicing strategies for change. I work with couples and families to help them develop strategies for negotiating and entering into a cooperative relationship with their loved ones. One of my specialties is working with those with Alcohol and Drug issues.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in assessment and psychotherapy for children and adolescents. In addition to my private practice, I am a psychologist in New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center's pediatric psychiatry department. With warmth and sensitivity, I work with children, adolescents, and families to form a strong therapeutic relationship from which desired change can be effectively achieved. I also work with parents who are struggling to manage stress related to the demands of their parenting role.

My practice has a dual specialty neuropsychology and psychotherapy. I see children, adolescents, and adults. In Neuropsychology, I see individuals who have experienced a learning difficulty or frustration in an academic environment. I specifically look to identify patterns of learning and adapting novel information to help individuals achieve the most out of their academic career. On the psychotherapy side, I use both psychodynamic and interpersonal modalities incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy to identify negative patterns of coping. Utilizing gentle challenges to current patterns, positive coping can be effected.

Are you moody and unhappy when you wish you weren't? Do you sometimes feel stress and anxiety about not being more connected to others? Are you having relationship problems? Or, are you lonely? Do you feel that it is hard to be authentic and still succeed? Do you have a conflict between a background to which you feel attached and the person you want to become? Is it hard to integrate your diverse self into today's social communities? My multidisciplinary expertise can help you deeply understand yourself while getting your growth and changes up and running.

My practice specializes in a broad range of needs, including stage of life changes, work and, or relationship difficulties, as well as anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. I have my M.S.W. in Clinical Social Work from New York University, and over 12 years of post-graduate training which includes training in CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Currently, I'm a senior psychoanalytic candidate at PANY, the Psychoanalytic Association of New York affiliated with NYU School of Medicine, in which I'm also co-instructor for the Fellowship Program.

I have experience working primarily with young children, adolescents, and young adults. My practice is centered on a combination of psychodynamics, psychoanalytic therapy, body-informed therapy, and dream work. I am particularly interested in working with individuals who are struggling with issues related to gender and sexuality, including sexual trauma.