Therapists in Two Bridges, New York, NY

I am an Individual, Couples, and Family Therapist practicing in NYC for the past several years. I have completed a post graduate training program at the Ackerman Institute for the Family, and have training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and trauma-informed practice. My practice is collaborative, engaging, transparent, and empathetic. I work to build bridges of understanding within and amongst individuals using a systemic approach that focuses on reducing blame, hopelessness, and anxiety so as to build bonds of connection, love, and compassion. View my website: HopeKelaherTherapy.com.

Do you feel stuck, trapped, or overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Do you feel anxious, sad, or lonely whether you are alone or in a relationship? Whatever the reason is, I will help you explore how to identify what may be holding you back from reaching your potential and ability to transform, thrive, and live satisfying and meaningful life.

In my years of practicing I have found that everyone can profit from counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis, depending on their need. I collaborate with my patients to help them better understand and remove the psychological and social barriers that inhbit them from being content and satisfied with their lives. I treat many kinds of patients in many psychological and life situations. I have found that many problems have been life-long, and unfortunately only when they becone too painful and interfere with their lives do people look for help. Sometimes these problems are most acutely felt at times of transition.

If you are experiencing drastic changes in mood, difficult adjustments to life changes, dealing with a recent loss or experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, you don't have to go through this alone. Having the support and guidance of a trained professional can make a difference. I offer services to individuals adults and teenagers of diverse cultural backgrounds who are proactive towards their wellness and are seeking to improve their mood and life conditions.

I have 25 years experience working productively with people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and sexual orientations. Our job together is to identify dysfunctional patterns that contribute to—even perpetuate—your difficulties. The main focus of therapy is to remove inner and outer obstacles that prevent you from reaching your goals and having better relationships. Please note, after years of counseling and assessment in offices, I‘ve recently moved into a different space: video. Active listening in a safe, private setting is foundational to this work. I’ve learned that the catalytic elements of good therapy can thrive via video too.

I view therapy as a collaborative journey shaped by your needs and designed to facilitate growth and create a hopeful path while helping you feel empowered, instead of being imprisoned, by your prior path and struggles. I encourage you to find and express your genuine self and develop the courage to be in the driver seat and live a more fulfilling, connected, and happier life. My multicultural background and extensive training and education in different fields of psychology allow me to apply a multidisciplinary approach while appreciating your personal and social needs, values, tradition, and cultural circumstances.

Hi, I'm Jen! My name is Jennifer Rook, and I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I work with adults and specialize in Anxiety, OCD, Depression, and Women's Health issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalytical Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy to help clients overcome obstacles and live their best lives. I feel that my style and approach are a good fit for adults who are struggling with mood dysregulation, experiencing life changes, and/or interpersonal conflict.

When you are physically ill you turn to your doctor, hoping they can help you feel better. Problems like depression, anxiety, impulsivity, uncontrollable anger, guilt, or low self-confidence can be as painful, if not more so, than physical illness; they can also create serious relationship and work difficulties. I have over 25 years of experience and I have helped many adults, adolescents, and couples who had received limited or no benefit from previous therapists, other doctors, or medications. I work well with people who are skeptical of, or intimidated by, talk therapy.

Having worked in a variety of settings, including 15 years in wilderness therapy, I've found that there is something wonderfully inviting about working together in quiet outside spaces (or utilizing teletherapy in these times of Covid-19). Optimally I help clients utilize their individual strength, values and insight to help find a more peaceful state of mind and lifestyle. As human beings we are meant to build meaningful connections, and sadly there are an overwhelming number of deterrents to building those relationships with self, others, community, etc. We can and will tackle those difficulties together.

After more than 35 years in practice, I have found that most clients need a combination of support, insight, and challenging interactions to help them grow and move past whatever obstacles they are facing. I work with individuals and couples on the most intimate aspects of their lives, including their sexuality, relationships, and life and death issues. My style is interactive, and employs uncovering family of origin dynamics, but also more practical, cognitive and behavioral methods to help make changes more quickly.

I work with unique individuals who are seemingly successful and happy but deep inside feel lost, alone, even if they are in a relationship, and often feel like they don't belong or struggle to be present in life. With expertise gathered from years of experience across borders, time zones and cultures, I dive alongside men and women into the deep ocean of darkness— including all types of diversity, in-between/intersecting identities, worldwide travelers, high-achieving/performing and creative people. I am Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) certified and was formerly a clinical supervisor and psychologist at Johns Hopkins University.

I am an experienced psychotherapist who has been practicing in the field for over twenty years, fifteen years in private practice. I see clients in New Jersey and New York state. I have advanced, post-graduate training in gestalt therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy. I am genuine, funny, intelligent, sensitive, warm, and I can also be firm/direct depending on the need of the client. Sometimes we need different things in the work.. it takes an experienced, intuitive therapist to help us to really get to the heart of what we need to grow. I have helped many clients through quite challenging things in their lives.

Are you dealing with stressful thoughts or feelings? Maybe all the internal and external pressures is making each day harder, especially if you're navigating American culture as a person of color or of immigrant heritage. The weight you're experiencing may be limiting your capacity to process feelings, stay present, or feel joy. That's why it's important for you to build self-compassion, acceptance, and a sense of efficacy. You deserve a nurturing space where you can start putting yourself first.

If you, or someone you love, are struggling with substance abuse, past trauma, relationship or communication setbacks, anxiety and/or depression, it can be overwhelming to fight these feelings alone.

I am an experienced clinical psychotherapist specializing in adult individual treatment. I work with patients to create positive solutions so they can free themselves and achieve their personal goals. I have trained in family systems theory, systemic problem solving, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I seek to find the core of a problem and explore its roots in order to achieve awareness and resolve repetitive issues that adversely affect your life. If you feel you are not reaching your full potential and are motivated to do so, I will assist you to reach your goal.

Most of us don't welcome difficult emotions; we try to disregard them, because we perceive them as our enemy. In fact, all of our emotions are signals that inform us about ourselves and the world around us, if we can learn to listen to them. When we accept all sides of ourselves and all of our feelings without discriminating against the negative ones, we are able to feel emotionally alive and connected. Psychological suffering occurs not because of our painful emotions, but because we try to erase them, and don't know what to do with them.

Do you often have the sense you're not in charge of your own life? In overwhelm? I believe difficulties in living are a sign we've outgrown certain habits, behaviors or views. What may have helped us survive in the past doesn't help us flourish in the here and now. So, we find ourselves stuck - in a painful relationship, an unsatisfying job situation, or with unpleasant physical symptoms of anxiety or depression. Our suffering may be a great awakener, calling us out of the sleep of unconsciousness, asking us what it is we really want. I provide a sensitive, warm spaciousness that invites your whole self to address that question.

When faced with one of life's many obstacles, I believe the first important step is to reach out for support. We may need help to move through a transitional time in our lives, to work through a rough patch, or to build skills to better manage a crisis. Examining issues through a CBT lens allows us to identity thoughts and behaviors that can cause us distress. We address these thoughts and behaviors to improve your life. I believe all individuals have strengths. Through therapy, we will work together to capitalize on these strengths and develop a healthier sense of self.

As a therapist I create a safe and non-judgmental space where you will feel validated and supported. From a collaborative and strength-based approach, I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families to enrich and deepen their connections to those who matter most. I focus on resolving issues related to breakdowns in communication and life transitions including marriage, separation, illness, loss, pregnancy and the birth of a child. I believe that through therapy, ruptures can be repaired, and couples and families can navigate tumultuous times with greater ease and grace.