Therapists in Morningside Heights, New York, NY

Philosophy and Practice: I offer short- and long-term psychotherapy. While working collaboratively with clients, we will determine the goals for treatment and the steps towards reaching those goals. Each person has their strengths and weakness and we will work together to access your strengths, while decreasing vulnerabilities to stress. The purpose of psychotherapy is to help people to change in ways that creates a more satisfying life. Past events often get in the way of moving forward and I help clients to let go and find resolution. My focus is on intersectional identity and helping folks of color in particular.

Therapy provides opportunities for liberation - for understanding what the narrative in your life has been in order to realize what it could be. With curiosity and gentleness, we will explore experiences, relationships, patterns, and parts of your identity that feel limiting. I believe healing comes when you view yourself not as someone who needs fixing, but as someone who is complex and ever-changing and has continued to persist despite the messiness, conflict, and struggle life brings. I value transparency and see my role as that of a witness and guide as we create a space of validation, honesty, warmth, partnership, and growth.

Dr. Jackson’s clientele is comprised of adults, high school, and college students, entertainment industry professionals, former executives, professors, and athletes. While utilizing individual, couples and family therapy, as well as modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Noam Schneck, PhD, is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist and an assistant professor of psychology at Columbia University in the Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Schneck provides psychological treatments utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, insight oriented therapy and mindfulness approaches within the context of a warm and caring relationship. His research work investigates the processes by which unwanted and painful thoughts come to mind and influence behavior and life functioning. He has a wide array of experience treating children, pre-adolescents, teenagers and adults.

Are you a high achieving professional who is experiencing anxiety, stress, self doubt, family conflict or a major life transition. Are you dissatisfied and stressed by your personal and work relationships? Have you experienced childhood trauma that has yet to be resolved or healed? Having difficulty focusing, relaxing or sleeping? Perhaps, you are on the brink of making a big decision, but need to talk through some difficult topics before taking a step? Are you seeking therapy that is anchored in your identity and life experience? We will work together to make the changes you truly desire and bring more peace into your life.

I am dedicated to fostering a safe environment where the therapeutic alliance flourishes, striving towards inclusive healing and guiding clients on a journey of self-actualization.

Are you feeling lost, stuck, or unmotivated? Feeling like you’ve disconnected from your life purpose? Like it’s time for a change of career or path? Unsatisfied by your relationships? Maybe, you find yourself fantasizing about a life different from the one you’re living. Change is needed, but have no idea how to make that change happen? If you are ready for that change, then let me help you. I have been working with people undergoing transition by helping them apply their strengths to action.

Specializing in trauma-informed care that is person-centered and strengths-focused, I believe in taking a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to ensure you feel seen, heard, & most importantly, validated. As a BIPOC clinician, I specialize in helping you navigate cultural and spiritual-related internal conflicts as well as various adversities and life transitions. I also have extensive experience treating substance use disorders seen through a harm reduction-focused lens.

I offer clients an opportunity to find their truth and understand different perspectives while managing their day-to-day by utilizing healthy coping strategies that suit their lifestyles. In my training and experience, I have learned to serve as an active listener, understand different perspectives, support individuals with reframes, identify themes/patterns of behavior, and recognize the noble intent to shift one's perspective and behavior.

I like working with people who want to know themselves better and are open to looking at their lives in a way they may not have done before. Most people seek psychological help because they want relief from pain and to feel more satisfied in their relationships, work, and with themselves. However, when they engage in examining their lives, things can take surprising turns that not only helps them achieve their goals but often results in redefining what they want in life.

I help people to become more aware of their emotions and ways of thinking about concerns and problems that impact them in daily life. I believe that awareness leads to a better understanding which enhances coping skills. I am also interested in how an individual is impacted emotionally by their environment and social context. People who work with me comment on my being authentic and genuine, willing to engage and challenge as necessary.

Welcome to a transformative journey towards healing & self-discovery. I am Lisa, a psychotherapist licensed in CA & NY. My therapeutic toolkit includes CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). With a profound commitment to supporting individuals & relationships on their path to mental well-being, I bring forth an integrative, culturally attuned, & compassionate approach. Tailoring evidence-based techniques to suit your unique needs, we collaboratively establish a nurturing therapeutic alliance that fosters healing & personal growth.

How do you find the right therapist? Education and training is important, but at least as important is finding a therapist with whom you can truly be yourself. I've been told by my patients that the reasons they value therapy with me are that I'm easy to talk to, I really listen, and I'm interactive. They say I "get" them, which helps to develop trust and safety. It can be difficult to talk about your personal struggles with someone you don't know. My warm, calm and non-judgmental nature makes it a little bit easier. I have 30 years of experience, deep empathy and a sense of humor.

As a former professional athlete, I have lived the structured, rigid, demanding sports life. I know what it is like to be challenged, and push yourself through successes and failures without giving up. Therapy helped me and gave me a safe space to say whatever I had on my mind. Let me give you that space to support you through the ups and downs.

Do you feel as though the intensity of your emotions overwhelm you? Maybe you're often anxious throughout the day? Are you incredibly aware of the "why" behind your thoughts and actions, yet still haven't successfully created lasting change? Or, maybe you're doing "all the right things," but are wondering why you still feel so numb? If any of these experiences resonated with you, you're not alone. I am specially trained to support anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship stress. Together we are a team. Using evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral therapies and mind-body tools, you can heal, change and create the life you desire.

Are there patterns in your life that you want to change? Unsuccessfully trying to let go of things that happened ages ago? Wrestling with relationship dynamics? Maybe you're just feeling bad (or angry, or frightened, or trapped). The essence of my work is to understand my clients. I want to "get" what has been going on with you, and to help you move forward. Yes . . . forward. Therapy is not just about going over the past. I firmly encourage my clients to consider more expansive views of themselves and their circumstances, past, present and future.

Someone once said, "The decision to ask for help is not easy and requires courage." Sometimes it is both challenging and absolutely terrifying to invite a perfect stranger into one's space that doesn't appear to be as "put together" as we would like, especially when what has one "falling apart" is substance use. I am of the belief that with a focused mind, determined spirit, and faith, there is no trip DOWN you can't fall UP from.