Grief Therapists in 10155

Life is filled with many unique challenges. Going to therapy is an investment in your well being. I see therapy as an opportunity to better understand your lived experiences. Often when struggling, we try to avoid or push uncomfortable feelings away. Unfortunately, these feelings do not simply disappear. Instead, they make themselves known in all kinds of ways ranging from psychological to physical. I see therapy as a place where you know that you are supported, treated with empathy and compassion while telling your story and healing conflicts from the past.

Finding a therapist can be a challenging process, and finding one you connect with can be especially tricky. You may find yourself here because you are experiencing anxiety, social anxiety, or are going through a difficult career or life transition. I am here to listen if you are feeling stuck, alone, or believe that you are not where you’re “supposed to be” in life. My goal is to create and hold a safe, non-judgmental space that allows you to be your most authentic self, and where you can express your difficult and uncomfortable emotions.

I'm a New York City-based psychotherapist with more than twenty-five years of experience treating children, adolescents, adults and their families, and the author of When Worry Works: How to Harness Your Parenting Stress And Guide Your Teen to Success. I'm trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, play therapy, and cognitive behavioral treatment modalities, and I use a flexible, eclectic and highly individualized approach to my work. With a relatable and "real" style, I assist patients in identifying areas of concern, deepening self awareness, developing and achieving realistic goals for their treatment.

My approach to therapy emphasizes the individual, applying the principles of empirically supported therapies in a flexible manner to meet your unique needs. I also view treatment as a collaborative process; we will work as a team to identify factors contributing to your areas of concern, set goals, and create change. I have particular expertise in working with individuals who are navigating anxiety, panic disorder, depression, trauma, work or school stress, and perfectionism, as well as numerous other life challenges.

Therapy can be a safe and non-judgmental space for cultivating reflection and implementing positive changes. Whether you are looking to find relief from specific distressing emotional experiences, to work on your relationship with yourself and others in your life, develop better coping skills, or address barriers that block you from living your life fully, I consider it an honor to help you address the struggles and emotional pain that bring you to therapy. Together, we can help you build a life that brings greater fulfillment, meaning and joy, even in the face of life’s inevitable setbacks, losses, and disappointments.

I have learned the "connection" we make in therapy will lead to fruitful change. We begin by working on very specific concerns, to the more elusive, abstract conflicts of a more esoteric life that aren't so simple to characterize. Everyone comes to therapy with different hopes, unique needs, and a desire to seek what is transformational. I work to create a trusting relationship with all of my patients. In the initial sessions, I focus on what brings you to therapy at this moment in time and to establish a working rapport where you feel safe and listened to, without judgement. Therapy is a unique opportunity to find your voice,

Are you facing a challenge that feels insurmountable? Feeling isolated and worried that you can't manage it all? Our SelfWorks team has helped many people thrive after extraordinary challenges. Unlike other relationships, the therapeutic one is solely there for you. You are free to talk about whatever is on your mind and not protect the other from your pain, emotions or fears. Our team uses only evidence-based, effective approaches such as mindfulness, trauma-focused CBT and insight-oriented psychodynamic treatments. If you've experienced "bad therapy" before, come to SelfWorks to feel truly helped and cared for.

I believe there is great value in a curious and non-judgmental exploration of our feelings, thoughts, actions, and relational patterns, in the presence of another person. An interactive and collaborative psychotherapy process can increase empathy for oneself and others, and strengthen ones capacity for making meaningful change, and coping with challenges that arise throughout life.

Are you considering a major life change or looking for something different for yourself? Perhaps this brings about increased levels of stress and anxiety. I work with many people trying to do the same and have found that process of realizing goals and figuring out the next steps can lie in the smaller moments of your past. I can help you identify and leverage those experiences to discover your own inner resources and strengths. Together, we can explore how to apply those skills to meet new challenges and move forward. Whether you need to practice a bit more or adapt to a new task, therapy with me is a safe space to do just that.

Do you and your partner have a lot of love but find yourselves struggling with communication? Do unresolved issues feel like roadblocks in your relationship? Do you want to regain intimacy and closeness with one another?