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Sarah Frey
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
Thank you for taking the time to check out my profile! Are you struggling with adoption or attachment related issues, relationship conflicts, grief, anxiety, work struggles or just general life things? I strive to create a warm, compassionate space where client's feel comfortable exploring and challenging their feelings and behavior patterns while facilitating growth and healing . We all need a space and a person to help us work through our concerns. Let me be that person.
Thank you for taking the time to check out my profile! Are you struggling with adoption or attachment related issues, relationship conflicts, grief, anxiety, work struggles or just general life things? I strive to create a warm, compassionate space where client's feel comfortable exploring and challenging their feelings and behavior patterns while facilitating growth and healing . We all need a space and a person to help us work through our concerns. Let me be that person.
(332) 239-2202 View (332) 239-2202
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Ciara McLaughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
If you or your child are dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, school problems, life transitions, adoption or attachment related issues, impacts of trauma, or depression, I'm listening. There is hope and a way forward. I offer a safe, supportive space to deepen self-awareness, build empowerment, and identify and alleviate sources of distress or pain to create positive, lasting change. I welcome and work with clients from all backgrounds and enjoy working with students, adults, creative types, and people of color. I also specialize in working with adoptees and their families as I am personally connected to adoption.
If you or your child are dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, school problems, life transitions, adoption or attachment related issues, impacts of trauma, or depression, I'm listening. There is hope and a way forward. I offer a safe, supportive space to deepen self-awareness, build empowerment, and identify and alleviate sources of distress or pain to create positive, lasting change. I welcome and work with clients from all backgrounds and enjoy working with students, adults, creative types, and people of color. I also specialize in working with adoptees and their families as I am personally connected to adoption.
(646) 762-9014 View (646) 762-9014
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Woman to Woman Psychiatry
PhD, PMHNPBC, CNM, IBCLC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
Reproductive Psychiatry Specialty Areas: Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, Pre-Pregnancy Planning, Infertility, Adoption, Pre-Natal Care, Postpartum Care, Medication Management, Miscarriage, Abortion, Reproductive Loss & Grief.
Woman to Woman Psychiatry: Mental health across the lifespan. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is ANCC board certified and a former Certified Nurse Midwife, with over 30 years of experience. My specialty is in women’s mental health throughout the reproductive and menopausal years. I work with women struggling with emotional symptoms at every stage of childbearing; preconception through pregnancy, postpartum, lactation, and menopause. Although I use psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, my treatment philosophy centers on treating the whole person utilizing complementary and integrative health techniques.
Reproductive Psychiatry Specialty Areas: Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, Pre-Pregnancy Planning, Infertility, Adoption, Pre-Natal Care, Postpartum Care, Medication Management, Miscarriage, Abortion, Reproductive Loss & Grief.
Woman to Woman Psychiatry: Mental health across the lifespan. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is ANCC board certified and a former Certified Nurse Midwife, with over 30 years of experience. My specialty is in women’s mental health throughout the reproductive and menopausal years. I work with women struggling with emotional symptoms at every stage of childbearing; preconception through pregnancy, postpartum, lactation, and menopause. Although I use psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, my treatment philosophy centers on treating the whole person utilizing complementary and integrative health techniques.
(631) 825-7669 View (631) 825-7669
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Erik Yazdani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPA/MBA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
In addition, I have a background in issues related to race, gender, adoption and other areas of difference.
Inevitably, we all encounter periods in our lives in which what we've learned to that point isn't sufficient for the challenges we now face. I believe therapy can be a rich environment in which to better understand ourselves and the world and to revisit what we want in life and how to get there. Whether you are dealing with significant anxiety or depression, or simply need a new environment to learn your way through new challenges with a helping eye and ear, I bring a creative, curious and open-minded approach to helping you progress through life's challenges.
In addition, I have a background in issues related to race, gender, adoption and other areas of difference.
Inevitably, we all encounter periods in our lives in which what we've learned to that point isn't sufficient for the challenges we now face. I believe therapy can be a rich environment in which to better understand ourselves and the world and to revisit what we want in life and how to get there. Whether you are dealing with significant anxiety or depression, or simply need a new environment to learn your way through new challenges with a helping eye and ear, I bring a creative, curious and open-minded approach to helping you progress through life's challenges.
(516) 701-2472 View (516) 701-2472
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Margaret Day
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
I work with clients who are looking to increase their self-understanding and are interested in exploring patterns in their lives that are no longer serving them. As a woman who became a mother later in life, I understand the pull many people feel to become parents and how the process can drastically change one’s life. I work with both adults and children to provide guidance on creating healthy boundaries and relationships, as well as navigating the challenges we face in life.
I work with clients who are looking to increase their self-understanding and are interested in exploring patterns in their lives that are no longer serving them. As a woman who became a mother later in life, I understand the pull many people feel to become parents and how the process can drastically change one’s life. I work with both adults and children to provide guidance on creating healthy boundaries and relationships, as well as navigating the challenges we face in life.
(332) 248-0693 View (332) 248-0693
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Bob Bamman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
Congratulations on taking this step in seeking help and support for yourself or your family. I work with children and adolescents, families, men, and women. My 20-plus years of clinical work with children and families is built on an attachment-oriented foundation and is informed by my personal experience as an adoptive parent and training in relevant play and family therapies. Regardless of a child’s emotional/behavioral presentation or attachment (RAD) history, I view parents as partners in their child’s therapeutic process and support and guide them, in parent sessions and/or in family sessions with their child.
Congratulations on taking this step in seeking help and support for yourself or your family. I work with children and adolescents, families, men, and women. My 20-plus years of clinical work with children and families is built on an attachment-oriented foundation and is informed by my personal experience as an adoptive parent and training in relevant play and family therapies. Regardless of a child’s emotional/behavioral presentation or attachment (RAD) history, I view parents as partners in their child’s therapeutic process and support and guide them, in parent sessions and/or in family sessions with their child.
(646) 872-9032 View (646) 872-9032
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Havva Yoruk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
You desire emotional well-being, healing & inner peace. That's why you're here. You continue to experience pain & discomfort yet don't quite know how to process & work through it all. Your story & life experiences should be heard & understood. Personal growth & fulfillment is attainable once you have the right tools & coping skills to stay regulated. As a minority identifying therapist & child of immigrants, my lived experiences help me connect with my clients on a deeper level. With this understanding, you can expect to better balance your intersecting identities across life domains. You are deserving of validation & empathy.
You desire emotional well-being, healing & inner peace. That's why you're here. You continue to experience pain & discomfort yet don't quite know how to process & work through it all. Your story & life experiences should be heard & understood. Personal growth & fulfillment is attainable once you have the right tools & coping skills to stay regulated. As a minority identifying therapist & child of immigrants, my lived experiences help me connect with my clients on a deeper level. With this understanding, you can expect to better balance your intersecting identities across life domains. You are deserving of validation & empathy.
(585) 460-3267 View (585) 460-3267
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Begoña Núñez Sánchez
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MS, LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
Anxiety can limit our daily lives and become overwhelming. Let´s work together in a collaborative therapeutic process that will be aimed to overcome the obstacles that block you from living with serenity. I am a multilingual (Italian/English/Spanish) psychotherapist trained in CBT, DBT and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I integrate these approaches in working with ADOLESCENTS and ADULTS, tailoring treatment to every individual’s needs. Everyone has personal strengths that are helpful to improve and live better. Let's uncover yours so that you can reach your own potential and create positive, sustainable schange in your life
Anxiety can limit our daily lives and become overwhelming. Let´s work together in a collaborative therapeutic process that will be aimed to overcome the obstacles that block you from living with serenity. I am a multilingual (Italian/English/Spanish) psychotherapist trained in CBT, DBT and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I integrate these approaches in working with ADOLESCENTS and ADULTS, tailoring treatment to every individual’s needs. Everyone has personal strengths that are helpful to improve and live better. Let's uncover yours so that you can reach your own potential and create positive, sustainable schange in your life
(646) 362-3786 View (646) 362-3786
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Alison Markowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
We all encounter difficult stressors, setbacks, and challenging moments in life, which is normal. Whether you'd like to improve your relationships, mood, or need support coping with a difficult circumstance I can help. I'm an empathic, supportive and active therapist with 10 years of post-graduate experience working with individuals and couples from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. My passion lies in helping and motivating individuals to create positive changes which improve their quality of life. I provide a warm, safe and non-judgmental environment where together we will work to address the issues that you are faced with.
We all encounter difficult stressors, setbacks, and challenging moments in life, which is normal. Whether you'd like to improve your relationships, mood, or need support coping with a difficult circumstance I can help. I'm an empathic, supportive and active therapist with 10 years of post-graduate experience working with individuals and couples from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. My passion lies in helping and motivating individuals to create positive changes which improve their quality of life. I provide a warm, safe and non-judgmental environment where together we will work to address the issues that you are faced with.
(516) 701-3377 View (516) 701-3377
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Ruth Karasik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
My passion and focus is working with adults, adolescents, and families experiencing distress in their relationships and/or symptoms of depression and anxiety. I approach my work with clients from a place of genuine curiosity and understanding. I aim to provide a safe space where we can discuss the challenges getting in the way of achieving your goals and create a sustainable support system for lasting change in your life. I pride myself on being transparent during the process and an active participant in session.
My passion and focus is working with adults, adolescents, and families experiencing distress in their relationships and/or symptoms of depression and anxiety. I approach my work with clients from a place of genuine curiosity and understanding. I aim to provide a safe space where we can discuss the challenges getting in the way of achieving your goals and create a sustainable support system for lasting change in your life. I pride myself on being transparent during the process and an active participant in session.
(646) 679-5711 View (646) 679-5711
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Shinhee Han
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
I enjoy working with college and graduate students and adults who are interested in exploring their identity, purpose and life. I specialize in Asian and Asian American, transracial adoptees, and LGBTQ clients. I also enjoy working with creative people, including writers and artists. Their issues, needs and goals might include academic struggles, career decisions, family and relationship issues, as well as immigration and assimilation concerns. My clients typically seek therapy to find relief from anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma and work block.
I enjoy working with college and graduate students and adults who are interested in exploring their identity, purpose and life. I specialize in Asian and Asian American, transracial adoptees, and LGBTQ clients. I also enjoy working with creative people, including writers and artists. Their issues, needs and goals might include academic struggles, career decisions, family and relationship issues, as well as immigration and assimilation concerns. My clients typically seek therapy to find relief from anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma and work block.
(646) 362-8529 View (646) 362-8529
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Dr. Jeanine D. Costley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW-R, DSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
As an experienced, licensed psychotherapist with 18 years of experience providing therapy, I understand that starting therapy takes courage. I provide a safe, nurturing, reliable setting that allows self-discovery and the opportunity to create a life and form relationships that support your highest expressions of self. My focus is exploring patterns and how traumatic experiences have shaped your decisions, behaviors and relationships and beliefs. The therapeutic relationship can assist you in living consciously and releasing behaviors and negative thought patterns. Your identities are special and unique.. I value each one.
As an experienced, licensed psychotherapist with 18 years of experience providing therapy, I understand that starting therapy takes courage. I provide a safe, nurturing, reliable setting that allows self-discovery and the opportunity to create a life and form relationships that support your highest expressions of self. My focus is exploring patterns and how traumatic experiences have shaped your decisions, behaviors and relationships and beliefs. The therapeutic relationship can assist you in living consciously and releasing behaviors and negative thought patterns. Your identities are special and unique.. I value each one.
(646) 362-9350 View (646) 362-9350
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Lizbeth Scullin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CLC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
I am a licensed psychotherapist with 15 years of experience helping people overcome barriers to success and happiness. Weaving the principles of psychodynamic treatment with cognitive-behavioral techniques and a healthy respect for the mind-body connection, you and I will create a plan that speaks directly to your personal goals. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and struggles with intimacy and relationships all have a profound impact on how we experience and negotiate our life's work. Together we can identify these roadblocks, work in a targeted way to resolve them and promote the healthy development you deserve.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with 15 years of experience helping people overcome barriers to success and happiness. Weaving the principles of psychodynamic treatment with cognitive-behavioral techniques and a healthy respect for the mind-body connection, you and I will create a plan that speaks directly to your personal goals. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and struggles with intimacy and relationships all have a profound impact on how we experience and negotiate our life's work. Together we can identify these roadblocks, work in a targeted way to resolve them and promote the healthy development you deserve.
(718) 717-8939 View (718) 717-8939
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Sean Holland
PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
As a philosophical counselor, I utilize philosophical tools and theories to help my clients rationally address common issues that arise in life, and in doing so, learn to think more clearly, critically and deeply about them. Most of the issues we face every day are not pathological—they are not the result of mental illness—but rather just a part of life. These include questions about what career to pursue, or how to deal with a relationship issue, or how to find meaning in your life, or cope with the loss of a loved one, or resolve an ethical dilemma or to get clear on what fundamental values one holds or ought to hold.
As a philosophical counselor, I utilize philosophical tools and theories to help my clients rationally address common issues that arise in life, and in doing so, learn to think more clearly, critically and deeply about them. Most of the issues we face every day are not pathological—they are not the result of mental illness—but rather just a part of life. These include questions about what career to pursue, or how to deal with a relationship issue, or how to find meaning in your life, or cope with the loss of a loved one, or resolve an ethical dilemma or to get clear on what fundamental values one holds or ought to hold.
(917) 994-6426 View (917) 994-6426
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Calla C Jo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LP, LCSW, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
Searching through lists of therapists is no one's idea of a good time. Hopefully you have been able to reflect on what is important to you during this stressful and terrifying Covid-19 pandemic. I like to be able to find something positive about a dark time, but I am not relentlessly positive, nor do I think it is healthy for anyone to be constantly content or joyful. Life just doesn't work that way. Let me help you to define or articulate what is painful & discover alternate paths forward. Balance means embracing the positive and enduring the negative and having the self knowledge to know which is which.
Searching through lists of therapists is no one's idea of a good time. Hopefully you have been able to reflect on what is important to you during this stressful and terrifying Covid-19 pandemic. I like to be able to find something positive about a dark time, but I am not relentlessly positive, nor do I think it is healthy for anyone to be constantly content or joyful. Life just doesn't work that way. Let me help you to define or articulate what is painful & discover alternate paths forward. Balance means embracing the positive and enduring the negative and having the self knowledge to know which is which.
(917) 382-9056 View (917) 382-9056
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Angela Ordyniec
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
Would you like to become more self aware, accept what you are unable to control, and move toward healing? If you would like support with grief/loss, relationship dynamics/communication, life transitions, exploration of identity and sexuality, and inner discomfort including anxiety and sadness, I am here to support you. Accepting new patients for teletherapy in New York, Minnesota, South Carolina, California and New Jersey for individuals and couples therapy.
Would you like to become more self aware, accept what you are unable to control, and move toward healing? If you would like support with grief/loss, relationship dynamics/communication, life transitions, exploration of identity and sexuality, and inner discomfort including anxiety and sadness, I am here to support you. Accepting new patients for teletherapy in New York, Minnesota, South Carolina, California and New Jersey for individuals and couples therapy.
(929) 202-2588 View (929) 202-2588
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Stacy D Hudak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
You are about to take your first step forward toward growth, change and improving the quality of your life. Your decision to start therapy is a commitment to yourself. By exploring both the past and the present, you will recognize life patterns and dynamics which affect your relationships, career, and overall emotional and physical well-being. I believe each person is unique and do not utilize a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Rather, we will work collaboratively to create a safe, supportive environment that encourages honesty, authenticity, connection and directness. Together we establish the direction and pace of our work.
You are about to take your first step forward toward growth, change and improving the quality of your life. Your decision to start therapy is a commitment to yourself. By exploring both the past and the present, you will recognize life patterns and dynamics which affect your relationships, career, and overall emotional and physical well-being. I believe each person is unique and do not utilize a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Rather, we will work collaboratively to create a safe, supportive environment that encourages honesty, authenticity, connection and directness. Together we establish the direction and pace of our work.
(718) 550-3117 View (718) 550-3117
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Eleni Marcantonis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
Do you want to make changes in your life and in your relationships but aren't sure how? Have your recently experienced the loss of a relationship, job change or a death and are experiencing feelings of anxiety or sadness? As a Cognitive Behavioral therapist, educated at the Wright Institute and Harvard University, my goal is to present clients with the most effective methods to create change. My practice is dedicated to focusing on an individual's overall well-being and to assist one in overcoming obstacles that prevent them from constructively pursuing and attaining their goals with greater success.
Do you want to make changes in your life and in your relationships but aren't sure how? Have your recently experienced the loss of a relationship, job change or a death and are experiencing feelings of anxiety or sadness? As a Cognitive Behavioral therapist, educated at the Wright Institute and Harvard University, my goal is to present clients with the most effective methods to create change. My practice is dedicated to focusing on an individual's overall well-being and to assist one in overcoming obstacles that prevent them from constructively pursuing and attaining their goals with greater success.
(212) 724-3530 View (212) 724-3530
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Christina Cohen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
I often find that bringing awareness to underlying conflicts while providing tangible support provides the most lasting results. I have advanced training in psychodynamic techniques as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy. Your needs and how you wish to approach them will drive our work together.
I often find that bringing awareness to underlying conflicts while providing tangible support provides the most lasting results. I have advanced training in psychodynamic techniques as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy. Your needs and how you wish to approach them will drive our work together.
(347) 732-5751 View (347) 732-5751
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Justyna Zapolska
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
I am a warm and insightful psychologist who focuses on helping people make significant changes in personal and professional areas of their lives. I work with adults, couples, and families who are dealing with transitions or want to maximize their full potential. In the first session I identify the areas which are most crucial to focus on and the approach which will be most useful for reaching your goals quickly. We then jointly create a plan of action for reaching your objectives.
I am a warm and insightful psychologist who focuses on helping people make significant changes in personal and professional areas of their lives. I work with adults, couples, and families who are dealing with transitions or want to maximize their full potential. In the first session I identify the areas which are most crucial to focus on and the approach which will be most useful for reaching your goals quickly. We then jointly create a plan of action for reaching your objectives.
(844) 234-7420 View (844) 234-7420
Adoption Therapists

Does my adopted child need therapy?

Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.

When should adoptive parents seek therapy?

Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.

Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?

Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.

What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?

A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.