AEDP Therapists in Upper East Side, New York, NY

I strive to cultivate a brave therapeutic space with my clients, one that is non-judgmental, curious, and encourages vulnerability. Whether you are an individual, a couple, or a family, I can help you find a better understanding of yourself and the challenges you face. As you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, you'll be mobilized towards reaching your goals. I'll be there for compassionate support to connect you to your inner self, strengthen your relationships and make positive change.

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’m a Bilingual Licensed Clinical psychotherapist. I offer a safe, caring, professional & therapeutic environment where we can co-create a relationship essential for your healing & growth. I aid individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, anxiety, chronic illness, medical trauma, food allergies, difficulty forming or maintaining relationships, & life transitions (I.e. college, aging.) I strive to aid my patients in cultivating greater self-acceptance & compassion for themselves. I have extensive experience with Latinx, people of color & LGBTQIA+. Mis servicios son ofrecidos 100 % en Español. www.daringblisstherapy.com.

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.

If you’ve done a lot of inner work but are still anxious, uneasy, or stuck in old patterns that you know are no longer serving you, I would love to help. My clients are sensitive, wise, and intentional. They are parents, friends, leaders, and helping professionals seeking to be more integrated, present, and connected in their lives. Our work will help you process stuck emotions and stored trauma to access your innate wisdom so you can feel more alive and connected. My practice is inclusive to people of all backgrounds, races, and identities.

I am a very experienced psychotherapist with over 25 years of clinical experience, I work eclectically, using all of my various clinical tools to match the treatment to the client’s needs. I provide skills in psychodynamic, relational, interpersonal and cognitive behavioral therapy. I also utilize mindfulness meditation skills to supplement the work as well. I work with each client as a partner in a collaborative journey. My primary focus is to aid my patient to identify core issues and blocks to their success and well being, I will help facilitate insights, conscious awareness and lasting change in a safe respectful space.

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.

I love working with adults who feel stuck for any number of reasons. My approach to therapy is informed by two main ideas: first, that people are innately wired to heal, and second, that these healing capacities emerge when we feel safe. I devote part of my work to researching how people heal and transform and I do this at the AEDP Institute. I have been fortunate enough to publish and present my work in peer-reviewed academic journals, academic conferences and clinical trainings (e.g., AEDP Immersion) across the US and Canada.

Our lives can lead us to feel lost, self-doubting, stuck, or confused about ourselves and our relationships. Often career dissatisfaction, lack of alignment with your purpose, compromising yourself in relationships, lacking clear boundaries, or fixation on the past go hand in hand. I will work with you to understand how you got here. We will work holistically to delve into past experiences, especially those that are unresolved or traumatic, and to explore how they have shaped you and may still be impacting you. From here, we can examine your relationships, your goals, and identify solutions.

Do you struggle to know what you want? Is it hard to commit? In a time of so much uncertainty, it can be difficult to make decisions.  Maybe you feel blocked professionally or creatively. Or, like a lot of us, your struggles show up in your closest relationships. Maybe you’ve dealt with the weight of other people’s expectations and find it hard to listen to yourself or trust your own voice. Or maybe you worry you’ll be misunderstood. Sometimes you wish someone would just tell you what to do, but that leaves you feeling constrained and inauthentic. 

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.

It takes courage to contact a psychotherapist. One's deepest thoughts and feelings are often uncomfortable, and making room for them can be difficult. If you’re here, though, you’re ready for a change, and I'm happy to help with that! At my group practice, Zest Counseling, we believe people are wired for growth and healing and that within the security of a trusting relationship, you can learn to honor your most authentic self. We explore whatever you are grappling with, whether it be anxiety, relationship issues, depression, grief, insomnia, or existential questions about the life you want to lead. Nothing is off the table!

These are not easy times and so many of us are feeling anxious and overwhelmed. You may be feeling isolated, disconnected in your relationships, or struggling in your career. Through it all, connection is what grounds us, and therapy is based on connection. Let’s figure out together where you are stuck, where you've lost your way, and what gets in the way of warmth and closeness with the people who matter to you the most. During our time together, I will be present in an actively collaborative way as we figure out how to clear a path to the life you want.

Do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, or held back in your relationships and pursuits in some way? Have you experienced loss in your life, and are noticing that your grief continues to impact you in unexpected or overwhelming ways? Perhaps you are hoping to support the growth and development of your child, who is having difficulties in their own social or academic world? By being here, you have taken an important step in trying to connect yourself with the resources you deserve. Allow me to support your journey as we work together to identify and strive towards your goals.

The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in lifeI work to improve the life of my clients daily and I am very successful at achieving therapeutic goals.

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.

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

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.

Are you feeling lonely, stuck, or uncertain on how to heal from past trauma, relieve anxious thoughts, or work through relationship challenges? You are not alone, and I can help you move past the barriers that are holding you back so you can feel like your best & authentic self again. I have close to 15 years of experience working as a therapist treating anxiety, depression, trauma, & relationship difficulties and currently have practices in NY, NJ, Florida, & Arizona. My focus in therapy is to create a safe & warm environment for us to collaborate on your treatment goals together.