Therapists in 10524

Hello. I am a licensed psychotherapist in New York and New Jersey with more than 20 years of experience. Life can be hard and talking it out can help. I would love to guide you in working through whatever it is that is weighing you down, distracting you and getting in the way of fully enjoying your life.

I specialize in grief and life transitions.

I offer brief effective counseling for relationship and sexual enhancement. For forty years, I've been helping individuals and couples to meet their goals: better communication, less conflict, greater intimacy and a better sexual life.I take a fresh approch to everyone to find the most efficient yet sensitive way to help. My training in Psychotherapy, Family and Relationship Therapy and Sex Therapy allows me a full range of skills to improve your life.I have experience working with persons of various religious and cultural traditions and work with people of all ages and sexual orientations. Check out www.mariandunn.com

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders and depression. I am trained in the use of effective treatments, which are based on sound research. Social anxiety, panic attacks, worry, obsessive-compulsive disorder, coping with health problems or excessive health concerns, understanding emotions are all treated in an atmosphere of careful collaboration and empathy. I rely on a patient-centered approach that takes into account clients' lifestyles to set attainable goals.

I have a vast array of knowledge in working with those who struggle with substance abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, interpersonal relationship issues, low self-esteem, ADHD, depression, and anxiety to name a few.

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the past 9 years, working with individuals and couples in a clinical setting, as well as private psychotherapy. I believe that every person can reach their potential, strive towards their goals, heal from their past and obtain happiness by learning how to be present in their lives; while learning how to be insightful about oneself and gain empowerment.

The focus of my practice is to provide a safe place, where together we can work through any life-transition and/or challenges that may be keeping you from moving forward. Together, we will find understanding, resiliency and strength. I offer you a supportive, non-judgmental and compassionate environment. I favor a collaborative and person-centered approach. You have already taken the most difficult step by recognizing the courage involved with asking for help. I look forward to working with you.

My experience focuses on life transitions for children, teens, and adults. My approach is a therapeutic relationship based on compassion, trust, and connection. Here, in a safe non-judgmental space, growth, healing, self-care, and personal development can occur. Any transition brings a wide range of emotions and each individual and family member will cope with it differently. I work with the client and family members if needed to identify obstacles that inhibit growth and help them move through these transitions with support.

Each life is a complex combination of sensations, thoughts, actions, and history that we bring to each day. From the earliest moments of life, we experience degrees of joy and despair that mold the ways we negotiate the world around us. Within my practice, we create an atmosphere of safety and trust. The psychotherapy services provided allow for exploration into early beliefs and experiences previously hidden from the conscious mind. By increasing awareness of sensation and past association we increase insight. Mindfulness and compassion result in a renewed sense of self and choice.

I do not see a person’s experiences, thoughts and emotions as reducible to biological phenomena. Nor do I see them as reducible to a binary – “well vs. unwell,” “functional vs. non-functional” – binaries are for computers, and we are so much more than that. It is possible to have multiple, seemingly contradictory feelings simultaneously. In fact, I would argue that it is necessary to maximize “mental health.” t’s ok to be frustrated. It’s ok to be sad. It’s ok to have doubt. Feelings are messengers. We need to listen to what they have to tell us, not try to force them away.

I provide trauma-focused individual and EMDR therapy to adolescents and adults (ages 16 an up) who struggle with anxiety, depression, panic, trust/abandonment issues, relationship problems including codependency/intimacy dysfunction, self esteem/identity issues and symptoms related to childhood trauma which can include: flashbacks, nightmares/night terrors, sleep distrubance, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli and hypervigilance.

Are you feeling stuck? Many people seek therapy when they are lacking energy or direction in some aspect of their life. Sometimes sadness won't leave. Or anxiety grows. Often past hurt and trauma interferes with daily life. Or it is difficult to negotiate one of life's transitions: finding or changing work life; partnering/marrying; moving/settling; separating/divorcing: birth; aging; illness and pain, or death of a loved one. Whatever the reason for seeking help we decide on the goals, charting a clear path for the journey to emotional health and greater satisfaction in life.

Due to high demand we have a waiting list for new clients. Openings expected October 2021. In offices that look like an art studio our licensed mental health therapists can help you improve your relationships, reduce anxiety, and reconnect to your own sense of competence and worth. We help people live happier, better connected, productive lives by combining the arts with proven psychological treatment. We are licensed to practice psychotherapy and creative arts therapies. In business for 12 years, we are at the forefront in providing creative arts therapy services to adults, children, families and agencies in New York.

Does anxiety, stress, and/or depression have you longing for positive change and reconnection to the world? I am a licensed psychotherapist helping adults find balance and direction in their personal and professional lives. I will guide your discovery of yourself, helping you to blossom into a more fulfilled human being. Most of my current patients and clients are struggling with anxiety, depression, poor body image, difficult relationships, or past trauma. We can work towards goals of healthy relationships, personal growth, job changes, parenthood, and overall life satisfaction. Together, we journey towards mental health and wellness.