Therapists in 10015

Schooled in both Eastern and Western psychology, I bring a contemplative, fluid perspective to the exploration of the human mind and the alleviation of suffering. Using a psychoanalytic, interpersonal approach, I help my clients make meaning from experience and expand their understanding of self. Together we find pathways that lead beyond old limitations and engraved patterns of behavior towards a life of greater freedom and ease. I am strong but gentle, and able to contain a great deal of distress.

I help people whose sense of themselves or prior life experiences has blocked their ability to access the power they have within to heal and get what they want out of life. My experience includes extensive work in the areas of work/career, sexuality, intimacy, sexual identity and recovery. In addition, I help people work through trauma, grief and illness. My clients include individual adult men and women, couples and families --gay, straight and transgender.

What is it that is so frightening about being vulnerable? Life experience, relationships, trauma, and loss often force us to harden, to protect ourselves, and to be anything BUT vulnerable. In doing so, we become disconnected from ourselves and from those around us which takes the form of anxiety, depression, body pain, and an overall feeling of dissatisfaction. In therapy, we work together to explore all of those dimensions in life that have impacted you and through the process, you find release. You chime into acceptance, peace, and the infinite strength of your authentic self.

I am a psychotherapist who has been in practice for over 25 years specializing in the following: reducing and managing anxiety, relationship concerns for both gay and straight people, health issues, depression, work stress, sex issues and sexual addiction concerns, gay and lesbian issues including gay relationships, coming out, addiction, career change and grieving. The purpose of the therapy is to help you manage your life better and become more productive socially and at work. I use a number of different approaches depending on the problem presented. I am a supportive and direct therapist. I will give you feed-back.

Sam (they/them) works with individuals and couples in relational and collaborative ways. They specialize in treating trauma, depression, and anxiety and its impact on patients' relationships, capacity for intimacy, careers, and self-concept. Sam finds working with artists, academics and intellectuals, innovators working in Tech, leaders in the public service sector (politics, nonprofits) and the entertainment industry, LGBTQAI folks, non-monogamous individuals/couples, and people with alternative spiritual practices deeply fulfilling and offers all of their patients a judgment-free environment within which to connect.

People often come to me during life transitions when they feel anxious, scared and sad. Together we explore and develop more self awareness that leads to greater self acceptance and purposeful decision making. I work with Individuals and Couples to heal from traumas, process grief, work through shame and self judgment, improve relationships, manage career challenges. Additionally I have a special interest in working with parents during postpartum and beyond.

I have over 25 years of experience helping clients heal from anxiety, depression, grief, low self esteem, trauma, including PTSD and relational trauma, relationship challenges and self destructive tendencies. We will work together to understand how the challenges you are experiencing impact you, and how you can heal most effectively. Each client has a different way of healing, and so I customize my approach based on your individual needs. The approaches I use are trauma recovery, psychodynamic, sensorimotor, mindfulness, and AEDP among others. I am LGBTQ affirming and welcome clients of all ethnicities and cultural backgrounds.

My approach to treatment begins with learning about you as an individual and gaining an understanding of your objectives and timeline for achieving these goals. My approach is individualized, pulling from your strengths to develop a strategy which empowers you to reach these goals. Not only do I work with those who may abuse substances or alcohol and who often struggle with mental health issues, but I work with close family members and significant others who have been impacted by this use, helping them better understand what they can and cannot do to help their loved ones and themselves.

You may be feeling confused, sad or anxious, but alongside the pain, there is an opportunity for self-reflection and emotional growth. As your therapist, I offer you a safe space to process, unpack deep feelings and assess/adjust choices and decisions. I will be there with you as you process your emotions & pain, to help you find your inner strength. My areas of expertise include hoarding, depression, grief/loss, anxiety, adjustment disorder, trauma and abuse, self-image/Esteem Issues, family/relationship issues, and anger/stress management. Licensed Therapist in NY & CT hoping you allow me to join your journey!