Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 10803

I am an empathetic, compassionate, and understanding therapist. I graduated from Columbia University School of Social Work with the goal of helping my clients feel safe and comforted while exploring their unique concerns and challenges. Seeking therapy is a challenging and scary experience, but it is also a brave decision to make; it is usually your first step to healing and getting the help you need. Let me help you, support you, and collaborate together towards your goals in a safe therapeutic space.

I specialize in working with adults and young adults who are navigating significant change in their life as well as those facing loss and trauma. The definition and scope of both "loss" and "trauma" are as unique as the individual struggling to move through it; my work honors the unique circumstances each person brings to the therapeutic space while also utilizing methods that are proven to promote growth and reduce emotional distress. If you are struggling with a health or medical trauma, death/other significant loss, or a developmental trauma that is impacting current relationships, you do not need to struggle alone.

I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.

Whether you are starting therapy for the first time or making a return, finding the right therapist is so important. I have many years of experience in helping individuals and families who are feeling overwhelmed or going through a difficult time. I believe my work is to help you figure out how your behavior connects to your values and beliefs. We work on changing or eliminating beliefs that no longer serve you. I love what I do and know that the service I provide can help you work through challenging life experiences to find stability, happiness, and growth.

Have you wondered whether you would benefit from in-person therapy? I offer a phone consultation to answer any questions you may have. I can assist you in resolving challenges and becoming your own therapist by teaching you how to overcome obstacles to succeed. I am skilled at helping high-functioning adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career issues, addiction issues, academic issues, and goal attainment. My approach is solution-focused. Sessions are tailored to your specific needs. I am approachable and genuine. My clients usually see reduced symptoms and improved well-being early on in treatment.

Have you ever considered whether your child could benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to answer concerns you may have. You can speak to me about anything; nothing you say will surprise or shock me. I can assist your child navigate through  struggles as well as helping them become their own therapist. I work successfully with adolescents who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, relationship problems, trauma, academic, and addiction issues.

If you are struggling in your relationships, experiencing a life transition, open to uncovering the roots of your painful emotions, finding yourself in patterns that are not serving you, curious to work through trauma, and/or in need of support to cope with all that life can throw at you, I am here for you. My clients tend to be more resilient than they realize, and I am here to help you utilize that strength. Together, we can process whatever it is you are dealing with presently, or have dealt with in the past, and help you release your burdens so you can live the life you want to live, which you deserve.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City and Westchester. I focus on women's health, including the transition to parenthood, as well as extensive work with children and families. I served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine, Outpatient Psychiatry Multi-Cultural Coordinator and Supervising Psychologist, and Clinical Director of the Center for Trauma and Resilience at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. I believe in supporting every member of the family system as they navigate life stressors and adjustment issues to promote resilience in the face of adversity.

I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.

Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.

Over the past twenty years, I have been helping adults, teens and couples navigate a number of life's challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties and other major life transitions. Building trusting, honest, direct and empathic relationships with my clients is most important to me and is what I believe makes therapy successful. People seek therapy when they are struggling with something that is not working in their lives or they are dealing with painful emotions. Through a mutually respectful, collaborative process I help my clients develop new coping strategies and skills to make the changes they are looking for in their lives.

Carmen M. Alvira is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with over 25 years of professional work experience treating individuals of multiple cultural backgrounds. Her clinical interests and specialties include individual who struggled with stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, LGBTQ and related issues, coping with addictions, grief, PTSD, coping with life changes, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, career difficulties. Carmen works with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional connection with each other.

We all come to therapy for different reasons. Whether to talk, make a change, learn something new about yourself or just be here, making this move is a great first step. The rest of the journey is yours to explore in a way that makes sense to you. I am here to support you in your process and understand that every person is unique in how you go through it and get through it. I will provide you with a place to hear your voice with mindful compassion, personal exploration and self-discovery. Whatever you are experiencing with your thoughts and feelings, we can work through them together.

Ms. Travieso is a NYS Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years' experience working with children, adults and families dealing with symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety and PTSD. Ms. Travieso's experience has made her culture sensitive and diverse and she can help in the process of acculturation when arriving to this country. Ms. Travieso can help children and adolescents acquire the necessary skills to excel in school and in relationships with their parents and peers.

Are you a high-achieving Type A who has accomplished professional success but is struggling? Do you feel disengaged, lonely, negative, and beginning to dislike the person you are becoming? I have specialized training with high-functioning individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and relationship issues. I can help you harness your difficulties by learning how to manage stressors that come up in life and building resilience. I combine strategies from the best in our field, including evidence-based, solution-focused, and exploratory treatment. Simply put, whatever you're going through, I can help.

I am experienced in helping clients recapture the person they previously were. Many clients say to me, "I just want to go back to being the person I used to be", and that's exactly what we focus on. Clients also often say to me, "I just don't know what to do or what I want", and we work together until we figure out how to alleviate their confusion. We achieve this in various ways, most often through exploration of the presenting issues, examination of past relationships and significant experiences as well as decision-making and behavioral patterns.

I work with adults and couples who need solutions for personal, interpersonal or situational issues. Problems in one's life often appear as depression or anxiety, a seemingly unresolvable situation, or conflicts with a spouse, a child, extended family, friend, co-worker or employer. Together, you and I as collaborators, will seek to understand the causes and find solutions. I am a licensed psychologist, practicing psychotherapist, college professor, and author, and talked to many clients about their lives, thoughts, and experiences - what's been done to them, what they have done, and how they have survived.

Life can be overwhelming. You may feel stuck, alone or unable to achieve your goals. You may have tried various things to dislodge this fear from taking hold. Fear of being stuck in a cycle of being constantly overwhelmed by your emotions. Fear that you are alone and no one understands what you are going through. But things don’t have to be this way! With the right help you will find that profound change is possible and that you can be free of this weight on top of you.

Chauntel Chisolm is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York who has been practicing since 2012. Chauntel understands it is not easy opening up to a therapist and airing out "dirty laundry. " She cares about the client's well-being and works with them to find the skills to heal their soul. Chauntel works with couples, individuals, and families to assist them with identifying healthy skills that assist them with growth in their lives. Outside of work, Chauntel enjoys listening to music, dancing, walking, and writing.