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Heidi Haddad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10065
On any given day, we can be impacted by people or events, creating ripples in our lives. But, the more deeply we connect with our own internal values and rhythms, the more solid our footing. With perception, humor and compassion, I value giving you the opportunity to safely explore your inner stories, fears and dreams. My hope is that you will find the validation, support and perspective necessary to create the change you so desire. I have extensive experience working with children, individuals and families with histories of trauma, facing difficult life transitions, such as creating and blending families, adoption, separation, divorce, death and loss.
On any given day, we can be impacted by people or events, creating ripples in our lives. But, the more deeply we connect with our own internal values and rhythms, the more solid our footing. With perception, humor and compassion, I value giving you the opportunity to safely explore your inner stories, fears and dreams. My hope is that you will find the validation, support and perspective necessary to create the change you so desire. I have extensive experience working with children, individuals and families with histories of trauma, facing difficult life transitions, such as creating and blending families, adoption, separation, divorce, death and loss.
(646) 798-2595 View (646) 798-2595
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Seleni Institute
PhD, FT, LP, MHC, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10065
We are committed to providing excellent psychotherapy for women, men, and families experiencing maternal mental health and family-building challenges. We address parenting challenges and stress, parental burnout, marital discord, mild to moderate perinatal depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss and grief related to infant and child loss. Learn more about our clinical team: http://www.seleni.org/clinical-team
We are committed to providing excellent psychotherapy for women, men, and families experiencing maternal mental health and family-building challenges. We address parenting challenges and stress, parental burnout, marital discord, mild to moderate perinatal depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss and grief related to infant and child loss. Learn more about our clinical team: http://www.seleni.org/clinical-team
(833) 784-8444 View (833) 784-8444
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Danielle Luz Matias
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10065
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in lifeI work to improve the life of my clients daily and I am very successful at achieving therapeutic goals.
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in lifeI work to improve the life of my clients daily and I am very successful at achieving therapeutic goals.
(646) 204-2295 View (646) 204-2295
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Lauren Catharine Williams
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10065  (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed and constantly stressed? Have the competing demands of your personal and professional life made it difficult to feel confident in either? Have you faced trauma or adversity that seems to hold you back when all you want is to move forward? I can help you. Whether your goal is to reduce stress, gain confidence, or improve relationships, I will provide you with some tools and direction to identify and reach your personal therapeutic goals. Most importantly, I will guide you toward the inner happiness that comes with knowing your true and authentic self.
Do you feel overwhelmed and constantly stressed? Have the competing demands of your personal and professional life made it difficult to feel confident in either? Have you faced trauma or adversity that seems to hold you back when all you want is to move forward? I can help you. Whether your goal is to reduce stress, gain confidence, or improve relationships, I will provide you with some tools and direction to identify and reach your personal therapeutic goals. Most importantly, I will guide you toward the inner happiness that comes with knowing your true and authentic self.
(646) 553-3281 View (646) 553-3281
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Ruth Karasik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10065
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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Sarah Bench
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10065
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, young adults, and their parents, with an expertise in interpersonal, psychodynamic psychotherapy. I worked as a school psychologist in independent schools for over 10 years, supporting students with both social and academic challenges. The students I work with typically struggle with anxiety and depression, learning and attention difficulties, and relationships. When working with young adults, I see people who, perhaps like you, feel stuck as they try to carve out a career path, and seek out and maintain intimate relationships.
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, young adults, and their parents, with an expertise in interpersonal, psychodynamic psychotherapy. I worked as a school psychologist in independent schools for over 10 years, supporting students with both social and academic challenges. The students I work with typically struggle with anxiety and depression, learning and attention difficulties, and relationships. When working with young adults, I see people who, perhaps like you, feel stuck as they try to carve out a career path, and seek out and maintain intimate relationships.
(917) 809-7928 View (917) 809-7928
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Tricia Schwartz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10065
My therapeutic style is warm, client-centered, and practical. I aim to provide a caring, responsive, & safe space, allowing clients to engage in self-exploration and growth. I enjoy working with people to help them understand & become the best version of themselves. I often help clients with issues related to adapting to change, breaking ineffective patterns, personal & professional development, family dynamics, depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, and relationships. By establishing open, responsive dialogue, we create a space for you to consider and make significant changes that benefit your life, on your terms.
My therapeutic style is warm, client-centered, and practical. I aim to provide a caring, responsive, & safe space, allowing clients to engage in self-exploration and growth. I enjoy working with people to help them understand & become the best version of themselves. I often help clients with issues related to adapting to change, breaking ineffective patterns, personal & professional development, family dynamics, depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, and relationships. By establishing open, responsive dialogue, we create a space for you to consider and make significant changes that benefit your life, on your terms.
(646) 930-9341 View (646) 930-9341
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Therapist/Psychoanalyst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10065
Not accepting new clients
Hello. Looking for a therapist can be stressful but ultimately rewarding. I enjoy helping relieve whatever might be blocking your access to joy and sense of purpose in life. With 25+ years of experience, I provide an empathic, non-judgmental setting in which to explore and shift areas of stuckness due to depression, anxiety, loss, addiction, relational or career difficulties, parenting struggles, sexuality/gender issues, existential aloneness, cultural displacement, family/traumatic history, or blocks in creativity, I believe finding resilience for life's twists and turns is key. I get actively involved, combining a flexible, open-minded and integrative approach.
Hello. Looking for a therapist can be stressful but ultimately rewarding. I enjoy helping relieve whatever might be blocking your access to joy and sense of purpose in life. With 25+ years of experience, I provide an empathic, non-judgmental setting in which to explore and shift areas of stuckness due to depression, anxiety, loss, addiction, relational or career difficulties, parenting struggles, sexuality/gender issues, existential aloneness, cultural displacement, family/traumatic history, or blocks in creativity, I believe finding resilience for life's twists and turns is key. I get actively involved, combining a flexible, open-minded and integrative approach.
(646) 798-8322 View (646) 798-8322
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.