Therapists in Yorkville, New York, NY

When difficult personal and family issues occur, working with a well-trained therapist can be very helpful. I am an experienced clinician with a genuine interest in the well-being of my clients. My background as a pediatrician, combined with extensive training in psychotherapy, including psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Play Therapy, and CBT enable me to look at the “whole” person who comes to me, taking into account family dynamics, development, temperament, as well as health related factors. My clients range in age from children to adolescents to older adults.

Hope, resilience, renewal, expansion. We all have a fundamental need, and the innate capacity to heal, grow and flourish. It is a sign of your strength and striving for health that you are seeking support from a professional. With a safe, affirming therapeutic relationship as our base we can harness the power of your strengths to transform what may be blocking you from living your full potential.

Daniel Franco is a licensed clinician in New York. He attended Syracuse University for a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience and graduated summa cum laude with departmental honors. He received his graduate degree from the Silberman School of CUNY. His works with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, academic and career, relationship, trauma, and addiction issues. Daniel is easy to talk to. He addresses topics with kindness and understanding. He is solution-focused, with the “spirit” of empowerment, clarity acceptance, and Motivational Interviewing.

My goal is to help you feel less alone and overwhelmed by the challenges life can present .I have over 30 years experience in helping people recognize their strengths and ultimately improve their self-esteem and day to day functioning. I have a general practice (anxiety, depression, mood and adjustment disorders) and I have special interests including working with young adults and relationship issues, including dating , breakups, singledom,marriage and parenting. I am interested in helping you improve yourself and your relationships in a space that is safe and comfortable.

I have extensive experience providing therapy and supportive services to individuals with a variety of issues stemming from anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. Some of these issues may include: interpersonal and relationship issues, communication difficulties in work and personal life, difficulty with stress management, life transitions and existential life crises. I work with adults and older adolescents who may have both long and short term goals as well as those dealing with more acute symptoms such as panic attacks and insomnia.

I believe in a therapeutic process that is collaborative and flexible — meeting my clients where they are to foster meaningful growth and change. I approach therapy with warmth, compassion, and honest reflection to create a non-judgmental space for self-exploration. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples who are experiencing emotional struggles, low self-esteem, transitional and relationship issues, and attachment injuries. My aim is to collaboratively help you understand patterns in which you feel stuck, find relief from narratives that are no longer yours, and learn how to move towards towards your goals.

For me, being a therapist means being a collaborative partner with clients. My primary goal is to establish genuine relationships with others in order to undo aloneness and create safety. I aim to join people as they explore, navigate, and make meaning of the challenges and joys that they experience. Throughout this journey, I support them in discovering their most authentic selves by facilitating connection to their core emotions. I enjoy working with clients across the lifespan, and connect well with those who are feeling stuck in symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship/familial conflict, and identity formation.

I strive to be a therapist who is challenging and direct without being judgmental; is open-minded and encouraging of my clients to explore options in their lives that may be different than my own or others around them. I am someone who doesn't rush to diagnose and pathologize, but rather seeks to understand. I am not invested in the choices my clients make, I am invested in my clients making choices from a place of wholeheartedness. And specifically, I have a keen understanding of the intricacies of intimacy and sexuality within relationship to oneself and community. As long as we "fail forward" together, we are perfectly imperfect

As a clinical psychologist, I meet my patients exactly where they are. We work together to bring about symptom relief from the issues that have led them to therapy; to change longstanding negative patterns which continue to get in the way. The goal is to create and sustain a happier, meaningful and more fulfilling life. I have worked in many NYC hospitals including Mt. Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, as well as a fellowship at the William Alanson White Institute. Using an eclectic approach, I practice cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and psychoanalytic techniques to tailor treatment to each individual's needs.

Grief, loss, illness and caregiving can change the ways we feel about ourselves, our lives and our future. The impacts can be immense, and intersect with everything else we've been through in our lives. Many people find that working with a specialized therapist offers an additional level of support when it's difficult to cope. Whether you or someone close to you were recently diagnosed or living with an illness for years, caring for someone else, work in healthcare or whether you lost someone or something important to you, please reach out.

Nina believes that each and every person has the internal strengths and resilience that can lead to a more fulfilling life. She supports her clients in identifying their unique goals and guides them through a profound transformation using a collaborative and trusting dynamic. Nina provides support to couples and individuals struggling with life transitions, relationship dynamics, anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Having hard conversations and dealing with distressing feelings does not have to be the end of your relationship. By understanding the very things that threaten our relationships, like infidelity, repetitive fights, betrayal, and not feeling seen, we can build stronger connections. Let's stop bottling it all up and actually use it to create the relationships you want. Together we can find new ways to connect, feel heard and work through the challenges keeping you stuck, in order to feel like that very important person in your life gets you.

I work with couples navigating relationship transitions and intimacy issues. If you find it difficult to achieve a sense of connection and fulfillment, please reach out. I help couples who experience the impact of past trauma on their relationship with themselves and others, and/or feel stuck in a cycle of conflict and distance.

With compassionate and skilled therapy I welcome working with you to foster fulfillment, growth, curiosity, and self-actualization. Together we will identify barriers and unrewarding patterns, enhance your relationships, and bring your best self to navigating challenges, transitions, and grief. Applying integrative and psychodynamic modalities, your unique life-experience is honored in creating a collaborative space for embracing your true wisdom. Trained in EMDR, trauma, mindfulness, IFS, undoing racism, AEDP, Psychomotor, neuropsychology, LGBTQI+ support, and others, I welcome clients from all communities.