Therapists in New York, NY

Jackson (Jax) (he/him) excels at providing psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, as well as building executive functioning skills and strategies. Due to his academic and professional experience, and his own identity as a gay trans man, Jax enjoys working with members of the queer community. Jax thrives at working with clients who have ADHD, anxiety, OCD and autism (whether formally diagnosed or not). He has extensive knowledge about executive dysfunction and related skill-building. He also specializes in helping his clients navigate issues related to polyamory/non-monogamy.

It can be especially tough navigating a world that can feel unsafe, judgmental, and unforgiving. Finding a safe and inviting space to explore those thoughts and feelings is crucial on the journey towards healing. In this space you can discover all aspects of your identity, and develop the coping skills to find self-acceptance, self-love, and a deeper understanding of the world around us.

My clients typically enter therapy hoping to learn more about themselves, gain tangible coping skills, build meaningful relationships, and process & heal from trauma. They often experience one or more of the following: disordered eating, depression, anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, neurodivergence, PTSD, ADHD, exploring gender or sexuality (or both!), codependency, or PMDD. Recognizing the systemic roots of many presenting problems, I validate the past experiences of clients who have felt like therapy wasn’t for them and recognize the roles of privilege and politics in mental health. I work with individuals, couples, and families.

My role as a therapist is to establish a secure, nurturing environment, one that allows for vulnerability and risk-taking, one that fuels self-exploration and promotes healing. I view the therapeutic alliance as being mutual and collaborative and aim for therapy to be an empowering, dynamic process driven by the client’s therapeutic goals. I believe the greater the collaboration between Therapist and Client, the more effective the process will be. My theoretical approach is both holistic and integrative, informed by sensorimotor psychotherapy, CBT, ACT and relational-cultural theory. I am also trained in AF-EMDR.

I enjoy working with individuals who are intrigued with how their past have impacted their current selves. My clients desire to explore their past, current, and future. My goal is to help you better understand yourself and your patterns of thoughts and behaviors. I want to provide you with a warm and empathetic environment where your curiosities and needs are explored. I assist my clients to live more purpose-filled lives by identifying their strengths and values.

My passion in life is to help and empower people. Whether it is to help people to achieve their dreams, become more confident, overcome past trauma, improve their relationships with others or learn to cope with emotional distress, I am here for you. As a therapist, I provide eclectic therapeutic treatment tailored after each person's needs and traits. I have extensive training in advanced clinical counseling from Columbia University and clinical experience from NYPresbyterian hospitals, NY Article 31 clinics and private practices. I have worked with people of all ages and from a wide range of cultural and professional backgrounds.

I know personally the courage it takes to take the steps to seek out therapy. Whatever weight you are carrying on your back, whatever is sitting deep in your heart, or whatever obstacles are blocking your way, in this space, we will explore your inner most self in a deep, profound way, explore all nuances of your feelings, and you will receive nonjudgmental acceptance.

Life's bright spots waxes and wanes, especially if you who have felt invalidated throughout your life and may come from historically marginalized backgrounds. Perhaps your suffering has led to a piqued interest in a commitment to healing and working through life's challenges. My mission is to honor your humanity and work with you if you felt unsafe to be you. and you have one or more marginalized identities. I work with BIPOC and LGBTQA+ people, acculturative stress survivors, people with underlying and chronic medical conditions, and people outside of mainstream faiths.

I am committed to being your strongest advocate. I believe in your unlimited capacity to grow and change, and my passion is to help you improve your quality of life. Together, we will find solutions and create long-term changes. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are seeking support for depression, anxiety, college adjustment, life transitions, sexuality/identity, stress management, relationship difficulties, and trauma.

I am passionate about working with adolescents, adults, and their families/support systems. I have particular specialties using research-based practices to work with individuals struggling with Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In addition to those specialties, I support clients through a wide range of challenges including, depression, stress management, life transitions, and career and academic stress.

I help adults at various life stages and across the cultural, socio-economic and identity spectrums, to navigate concerns related to depression and anxiety, relationships, family, grief, identity, health, and life’s many other challenges. My approach is to work collaboratively and actively with individuals in a friendly environment to help them gain awareness of and change unhelpful or unproductive patterns and habits that may be causing them distress. My hope is to assist people in living their lives with greater ease and in keeping with their personal values and goals.

I am particularly passionate about working with adolescents and adults who fall on the disordered eating spectrum, endure body shame, and/or feel unsafe in their bodies due to systems of oppression. A session with me will feel warm, affirming, and empowering. I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to understand their inner world more deeply and with compassion. I encourage my clients to challenge themselves and sit with the discomfort that arises, while providing unconditional empathy and support along the way.

Ruth Lippin has been successfully treating children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety and OCD, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, for over 20 years. At Conquer Anxiety & OCD, Ruth has created a personalized, boutique practice where she uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment (ACT) therapy and mindfulness to achieve your goals. Ruth also helps people during life transitions that often cause a significant amount of distress and anxiety.

I am an LCSW-R with over 10 years of experience in mental health. As a therapist, I understand the importance of creating a safe space for patients to explore their goals and feel supported. My goal is to support patients in recognizing their unique values and gifts as they pursue their dreams. During sessions, you can expect me to be caring, patient, and non-judgmental. Developing trust is an ongoing process, and I aim to provide continuous positive regard, and empathy.

I believe that self-compassion plays a central role in creating lasting change and building inner-strength. From a culturally-informed lens, I utilize cognitive-behavioral theory and acceptance and commitment theory to support clients in identifying patterns of negative thinking, building coping skills, and practicing self-love. I work collaboratively with my clients to develop a safe space for them to process their experiences and build a meaningful connection to their healthy selves.

When it comes to finding the right therapist for you, there’s no one-size-fits-all! It is my goal to see the full you and to be curious about what you uniquely need as the dynamic human that you are. I honor your personal values, past experiences and place in the world. Above all, I prioritize a feeling of relational safety, and I don’t subscribe to the idea that therapy needs to be uncomfortable or overwhelming; I care about your limits and boundaries and I trust your intuition. I also bring myself into the room with humor and compassion, and you’ll be able to feel my warmth and presence in a reliable and kind way.

It takes courage and strength to reach out for therapy. Everyone’s journey to wellness is unique. I am here to support you in navigating life’s challenges. I specialize in empowering young and Mid-life adults to increase self-esteem and motivation to create positive change. I help clients learn and utilize coping strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress related to life transitions, past traumas, and relationship struggles.

If you’re looking for help, there is a good chance that you've felt overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings, or felt lost in your relationships or life itself. I collaborate with each individual and couple, helping them feel understood and seen, rather than jumping to any quick-fix solutions. Using principles and skills drawn from both skills based and compassion focused approaches, I strive to help clients learn more about their underlying values, sense of self, and patterns that have played out in their lives. Through this process, we work collaboratively to develop the skills and insight to move towards fulfillment and purpose.

I believe all people who walk into therapy have experienced personal challenges, which at some point have left them feeling stuck or alone. My hope is to join you as you navigate suffering and move through life’s challenging moments together. I aim to create a warm and nurturing therapy space, meeting you where you are, so you can feel cared for and seen by me. No matter what struggle you are facing- anxiety, relationship stress, life transitions, recovering from trauma, family conflict, health problems, self-esteem, or identity issues- I am confident we can find a path forward together. I work with adult individuals and couples.