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I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space for self-exploration, discovery, and healing. By utilizing unconditional positive acceptance, my goal is to help clients add to their social and emotional knowledge so they can navigate through difficulties in ways that foster self-esteem, well-being, and growth.

Have you been feeling like something is missing from your life? Maybe you find that you lack a sense of true connection in your relationships, or you are not living your authentic, best self. Functioning & flourishing are not synonymous and shouldn't be. Moving towards emotional freedom can be challenging, but ultimately deeply rewarding.

I have treated clients with a wide range of issues, but I specialize in helping women to better understand and manage some of the "typical" life events that often cause distress but may go untreated. I am passionate about helping clients gain a better understanding of how early childhood experiences and family culture have impacted their current functioning and self-esteem, and how those play a part in their ability to manage life's milestones. Significant issues related to relationships, career, parenting, family and social interactions are so common, but are often ignored because they are "normal". Change is possible!

You seek an expert who guides individuals toward more satisfying romantic, family, work, and social connections. You want a therapist to collaborate with you on finding solutions, new ways to think about yourself and others, and develop effective strategies to help prevent stress, decrease anxiety and frustration, increase peace and happiness, find balance, and cope with the realities of life. You want to become the best person you can be in your goal to live a life that is meaningful, productive, beneficial to yourself and others, and consistent with your personal integrity and broadly Judeo-Christian values.

Life can be overwhelming; why go through it alone?! I can help you live a life that excites and invigorates you. I work with you to create an individualized plan based on your needs. You have the tools to succeed in life, and working together we can discover them, as I view my clients as partners in the healing process. Reaching out for help is the first and hardest step leading you in the right direction. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Life is filled with series of moments, some simple and some a struggle. At times, it can be helpful to have a neutral space to feel supported, explore and process these moments. In my therapy practice, I do my best to offer that space. I have particular experience in working with women in young adulthood, navigating life transitions and relationships. I also have extensive experience in working with adults who have grown up in adverse childhood experiences.

Are you someone who is looking for a more productive, meaningful life? Do you want to build your self-esteem by learning to trust yourself more? Do you have relationships you want to strengthen and deepen? Are you going through a transition - possibly from adolescence to young adulthood or working full time to retirement? Are you facing challenges like depression, anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks?

Growing up around people with mental health difficulties, I learned from a very young age to accept mental health pain as deep and strong as physical pain and recognize that kindness is healing. As a therapist, I continue to see how providing acceptance and unconditional understanding of another human being promotes healing from deep attachment injuries. In addition, I focus on developing skills which can help with some practical issues, such as social functioning, communication difficulties, planning, obsessive tendencies, or emotional outbursts.

My goal in working with you is to provide a safe/non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing the issues that bother you. Life has a way of bringing us challenges that we are not always prepared for. It might be related to a medical condition, issues with family, or the loss of a loved one. Sometimes it is related to trying to be comfortable in the life we have built for ourselves and the expectations of the community we live in. We will work together to identify your personal goals and strengths as you develop a plan to manage these life issues.

When a client comes to me for therapy, they are seeking some way to not just share their problems but to find solutions and remedies based on their own effort. The point having therapy is for the individual to be able to find their own answer based on what works for them and created on their terms. The reason that people would want to achieve this autonomous feeling is because this develops into a security that the individual can feel confident in themselves to rely on themselves when tackling life’s problems and everyday obstacles.

I am an experienced bilingual (Spanish-English) clinical social worker. I am a current doctoral student at the Silver School of Social Work at New York University. I was born and raised in Brooklyn New York. I am the daughter of two hardworking immigrants from the Dominican Republic. My therapeutic approach is culturally sensitive, collaborative, unique to each client, and focuses on client strengths. I specialize in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

Many of the clients I work with suffer from stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships issues. I prefer using different evidence based techniques, depending on what the particular need of the client is. I work with a lot of children, adolescents, and young adults utilizing play therapy, art therapy, and career counseling. I also work with a lot of adults, taking a holistic approach to enhance ones social & emotional well-being; which combine to support the individual as a whole. I believe that when we focus on an individual as a full person, and not just a sum of their parts, we can reach them on every level.

I work with individuals and couples overcome challenges by exploring barriers keeping them from living the lives they want. When it comes to couples, some common complaints I hear are: "I feel disconnected to my partner"; "He/she just doesn't understand my needs"; and "There just isn't any more passion between us anymore". Most relationships reach a point at some time when partners feel unsupportive and not heard. Whether it's due to financial stress or a past infidelity, my aim is to help others get through the pain and navigate a new path.

Relationships can be challenging, but you don't have to muscle through by yourself. I specialize in clients who have a hard time forming close relationships or feel lost and depleted in existing ones. If you feel difficulty in coming close, expressing your needs and having them met, and/or setting healthy boundaries, I can help you by offering tools and a path of clarity. Many of my clients struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, imposter syndroms, and/or fears of abandonment that impact their ability to form healthy connections. I have significant experience with non-conventional relationships such as LGBTQ+, ENM, and Polyamory.

If you experience struggles with your relationships, have regrets in your life, wish you could start over, are going through a life's transition and feel anxious, angry, depressed, confused, stuck or even numb, let us together, try to explore and understand these feelings. I will meet you in your life's journey as a partner, to facilitate you in achieving emotional relief. Psychotherapy is a process, through which you can find a deeper meaning for your life, because it is never too late to change.

The decision to go to therapy can often be a difficult one. My goal is to provide you with a judgement free zone and empathy to support you on your journey. I use a multidimensional approach to individualize treatment just for you! I work with an array of different issues and struggles, however, I do have more experience in depression, anxiety, life transitions/changes, self esteem, dating, and relationships. I am currently pursuing certification at the Gottman Institute in couples counseling.

In my practice, I offer understanding and practical support to individuals and couples navigating life's transitions. My diverse background in mental health and focus on anxiety, mood, and personality disorders provide a strong foundation for addressing life's complexities. Together, we will explore your unique challenges and aspirations. Our collaborative efforts will foster your personal growth and help devise strategies that are true to your life's journey, paving the way for a deeper and more fulfilling existence.

Do you feel like you're struggling to get through the day? Has your life become about surviving? You can be thriving. It is possible. Whether it is a relationship issue, a mental health issue, or just simply feeling like you are not living up to your potential - if these things are pulling you down, there is help. You can learn how to navigate and manage these challenges and feel like you're thriving and empowered.

Dr. Evan Illouz is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in work with children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Illouz’s extensive psychotherapy experience spans a variety of settings, including psychiatric hospitals, community mental health clinics, and a private group practice.