Therapists in NoHo, New York, NY

I believe therapy is a place where we can become empowered to understand our thoughts and feelings deepening our sense of self. Life can present us with unexpected hardships, and in our work together we will process those challenges and explore who you want to be in the face of them. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and I work to collaborate with every client to make sure the therapeutic space is filled with empathy, honesty, and trust to allow for a healing space full of meaningful growth.

I practice Holistic Psychology and am passionate about making evidence-based therapeutic practices accessible. Therapy with me is collaborative, flexible, and strengths-based. My approach is grounded in scientifically-backed methods with specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). I see clients of all ages ranging from young childhood through adulthood, including families and couples.

You are one step closer to living a better life. If you are dealing with low self-esteem, relationship problems, LGBTQ+ issues, career stress, or life transitions, I am here to help. I work with people from a span of backgrounds and specialize in issues related to anxiety, depression, intersecting identities, Gay couples and families, and childhood trauma. My goal in working with adults, teens, couples, and families is to create a collaborative and affirming space where you can voice your struggles and find a deeper understanding of your thoughts and feelings.

I hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and have a private practice in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan, NY. I previously led a mindfulness meditation group at the University of Chicago, where I completed my doctoral and post-doctoral training. In my practice I work with late adolescents and adults across the lifespan. I consider myself a generalist as I do not limit my work to one type of person or concern, but I specifically enjoy working with people who have relational concerns. I seek to establish a trusting, accepting, and collaborative relationship with my clients to support them in navigating life's many challenges.

The road to self discovery and healing starts with a brave step forward. I facilitate a safe space where you can address any challenges and gain awareness into past patterns that may be affecting your present. You’ll explore ways fear or internal conflicts interfere with your life goals, relationships, and overall quality of life. Through this process, you’ll be able to recognize triggers and work towards breaking unhealthy cycles.

My work as a clinical psychologist has grown out of my interest in the interplay of how we develop, what we experience, and how we make our way through our challenges. My commitment in the therapeutic process is to a thoughtful understanding of how your experiences have brought you to this point and what the underlying causes of difficulty in your life are. Through our collaboration we work in an atmosphere of respect to deepen that understanding, reduce distress, create better ways of coping, promote healing, and structure changes that allow for greater balance and the possibility of joy.

For over a decade, I have worked with children, adolescents and adults individually and in group settings. My work focuses on using the creative arts and verbal therapy to help individuals to find their voice. I see the work as a collaboration where I offer a safe and empathetic environment for individuals to move through life challenges and build for a more fulfilling future. My hope is that clients will feel supported and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.

Entering psychotherapy is an important and courageous decision. I view therapy primarily as an opportunity for a human encounter, and believe that through the therapeutic work you can grow, heal and develop healthier and more adaptive ways to deal with ongoing and new challenges. Our work will be based on your unique needs and the difficulties you are facing. I have an empathic, collaborative and direct approach to therapy that will allow you to see improvements. I am dedicated to assisting you in overcoming difficulties in your life, and will work with you to identify goals you wish to achieve.

Are you curious how it would feel… to feel differently than you currently do? Perhaps you are eager to explore your creativity or it is time to overcome obstacles of disappointment or grief. Here, foundational psychoanalysis is complemented with diverse therapeutic modalities to facilitate emotional, relational, and personal evolution. Ali Johnson Integrative Psychotherapy is a secure safe space suitable for adults, couples, and adolescents. Welcome in - where exploration, healing, and growth converge.

I create a warm and collaborative atmosphere where you can freely explore your lived experiences, anxieties, and hopes for yourself. My approach to therapy involves deep listening. I have trained in psychodynamic therapy, meaning that we will explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors at a profound level to illuminate not only the roots of current suffering, but also help you understand your strengths, passions, and desires more intimately. In our work together, we can better understand your patterns, empowering you to make conscious choices and break free from self-limiting cycles.

While navigating through daily life, people can find themselves facing challenges that can feel insurmountable, leaving them feeling as though they are overwhelmed, hopeless, and alone. By creating a safe and non-judgmental environment, I can help you to explore these issues in order to help facilitate finding a solution.The most important component to any successful therapy is a strong therapeutic relationship, which I provide with both empathy and respect.

Often times we find ourselves feeling frustrated with relationships, either at home or at work. Perhaps we are in transition, adjusting to major life events such as the loss of a job, loss of a significant person, or caring for an aging parent. Depression, anxiety and stress can get in the way of living a more full, productive and satisfying life. Utilizing a supportive, non-judgmental, collaborative and engaged therapeutic relationship, I can help you understand those internal barriers, with the goal of relieving those symptoms.

Please visit my website for more information about my practice: www.DrAlexandraLuger.com

I am a psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, and supervisor in private practice in New York City. I work with adults and adolescents, individuals and families. I received my masters from New York University and I am a certified psychoanalyst through the Training Institute for Mental Health. I have worked with people looking to improve various aspects of their lives including breakup pain, career path, mood, relationships, depression, anxiety, addictions, obsessional thinking, low self-esteem, fragile self-confidence, destructive behaviors, headaches, digestive problems, back pain, and fatigue.

It is my belief that seeking help is a courageous step that should be commended. Therapy offers us an opportunity to get to know ourselves, and provides a safe and comfortable space to think about the ways we can make our lives better. In this space, we come to understand the deeper meanings of the problems we face, gain the emotional tools to solve these problems, and become more confident in the decisions we make. Therapy can help to slow life down, and helps us find a place in it that fits who we are.

Life can be difficult at times. For many of us protecting ourselves from knowing our suffering can take the form of troubling emotional symptoms, self-destructiveness as well as anxieties and inhibitions. Yet it is precisely these symptoms we must take the time to listen to as messages communicating something essential and understandable about our suffering, fears, and wishes - the emotional meanings of our personal history. By listening to you closely and carefully, we will explore together thoughts and feelings that were previously unknown to you yet powerfully affect your life. Talking changes the way things look.

My initial goal is to alleviate suffering associated with depression and anxiety. I provide a safe psychotherapy environment, allowing for exploration of problems, and leading to change. I bring integrity, compassion and flexibility to my work, and have a direct, warm style. If we work together, you can expect to gain a better understanding of yourself and of meaningful people in your life. Consequently, you will be able to identify and move out of areas in which you feel stuck, and become freer to enjoy life.

David views the therapeutic process as a collaborative effort and recognizes each person as an individual with their own needs and desires. An essential aspect of treatment provides the individual the space and safety to explore and express themselves in a confidential environment. This promotes a greater sense of self-awareness and self-acceptance. David's approach draws on a relational psychodynamic orientation, informed by infant and attachment research, as well as contemporary neuroscience. However, the individual's experience is always privileged in guiding the process, with a focus on finding the best way to help each person move forward in their life.

I aim to provide a supportive and collaborative setting to help you work through the concerns that have led you to this site. Ensuring trust and understanding in psychotherapy is an essential component of successful therapy, and is of utmost importance to me. My general style is to be interactive and inquisitive, while also listening closely to identify underlying patterns. We will begin by identifying goals for therapy and work together on difficulties encountered in the present moment, as well as discover how past experiences have influenced current situations.