Therapists in New York, NY

Everyone has a story to tell and sometimes the bravest thing a person can do is share their story. When your story is holding you back from becoming the greatest version of yourself then it’s time to work through any negative messages you may have been telling yourself. I believe we all have the tools we need to accomplish our goals and sometimes we need a different perspective. I am licensed in both Connecticut and New York. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and DBT. I can also provide coaching services upon request.

Through careful listening and an empathic, honest approach I can help you feel better about yourself and your life. You may feel stuck in a job or relationship. You may want more from life but not know how to get it. You may be struggling with with the difficulties of parenthood or marriage. I can help with artistic, creative, or intellectual struggles, body issues, sexual problems, substance issues, imbalances of life and work, impulse control, past trauma, or even just a general lack of inspiration or motivation in life.

Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.

Whether you are seeking to overcome a change, crisis or loss, I'm here to help and guide you through difficult times. When it comes to healing process I create a safe and warm environment that you will be able to freely explore your thoughts and feelings. After identifying harmful thoughts and emotions we would be able work together to change your unwanted behavior and/or outcome. I will try to understand your unique self-experience and assist you to explore the cause of the struggle and develop strategies to manage and cope.

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.

I firmly believe in the inherent potential of each person to become their optimal self. Life's journey often presents us with unforeseen challenges and overwhelming transitions that can impede our progress. These circumstances may hinder our ability to live fully. My primary objective is to establish a nurturing environment where individuals can cultivate positive and sustainable changes through the foundation of a therapeutic alliance. By fostering this connection, I aspire to empower individuals to navigate life's complexities and unlock their fullest potential.

As a trained scientist-practitioner, Eleonora incorporates contributions of empirical research and evidence-based practice to inform her work with individuals and couples who are ready to step into the unknown in order to create positive changes in their lives. She is highly integrative in her thinking and utilize the therapeutic framework which consists of psychodynamic, cognitive/dialectical behavioral, multicultural, humanistic, and feminist theory based interventions. Eleonora is honored to bring practical experience across multiple professional settings based on her over ten years of postdoctoral clinical practice.

If you feel anxious, depressed and have difficulty facing challenges in life, I can provide you with the counseling and support you need to work through your problems, manage stress, and achieve a state of mental health and well-being. My goal as a therapist is to ensure that you find happiness and fulfillment through healthy, meaningful relationships, meaningful work and engagement in community life. You will learn essential coping strategies and effective communication skills that will help you confidently, compassionately and effectively interact with intimate partners, friends, family, colleagues, and clients.

Making changes in one’s life can be daunting without support. In practice in NYC/NJ for over twenty-five years, I help clients find solutions for issues including but not limited to coping and recovery from anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, as well as conflicts in the workplace. I use a range of approaches: it may be solution-focused, psychodynamic, and/or Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) depending upon your goals and needs. A career transition specialist, I use the MBTI to help clients create a plan of action to find a more satisfying direction.

My goal is to create a non-judgemental, caring atmosphere where effective listening and teaching skills can be employed helping individuals create a balance in life. Therapy can help in regaining control of your life in difficult times or just be the additional support needed at the right time. All clients are unique, treatment plans are tailored to meet the needs and desired outcomes of each individual. Court referrals are accepted as a condition of probation.

I am an experienced adult psychotherapist with accredited postgraduate training and clinical experience. I have special interests in work-related stress, performance anxiety, eating disorders and interpersonal relationships. I have an active affiliation with many major insurance plans. You can expect to have a consultation within one to two days. My office is conveniently located on the Upper West Side. Curiosity, humor and a toleration of paradox and irony can help. Let's see how we can bring out the best in you and make the world a better place for everyone.

I am a Psychologist devoted to assisting you in optimizing your quality of life, recognizing and maximizing your personal assets, enhancing your self-esteem, improving your negotiating skills in interpersonal relationships and inspiring greater depth in your understanding of yourself and others as you reach your full potential. My skills encompass a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques, CBT, DBT, Frommian psychoanalysis, amongst them, in targeting matters considered for change. My goal is to facilitate your ability to feel whole, love, give, experience joy, practice kindness, to find peace....

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.

What holds you back? Do you find yourself feeling stuck, going through the motions of your day, or feeling trapped by your thoughts? Discover the tools you need to succeed and honor your story. Your past and your future are lenses through which you can discover a more meaningful present. Healing can be challenging but you don’t have to go through it alone. I hope to work with you through stressors as you become attuned to your present needs and explore how life events and societal/familial expectations may play a role in your life.

I’m a Vietnamese, Queer, Buddhist, refugee, cisgender woman with a passion to help others relieve their life stressors, which has been heightened by COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing racism/injustice, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia, climate change, wars, violence, and unrest in our world. Life stressors can cause a lot of suffering for people by placing strains on their mental and/or physical health, interpersonal relationships, and finances. Let’s work together to create a happier, stronger and more resilient version of you.

I am an eclectic psychotherapist who offers a safe space grounded in empathy and understanding. I fully believe that you are the author of your story and you get to create the narrative to your life. I am trained in numerous modalities and interventions, but I use a personalized therapeutic style that best fits your needs.

We have immediate openings for in-person and telehealth sessions. You will find the help and support you need to move forward. People come to us confused and distressed by work, relationships, anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, needing help to become un-stuck. Sometimes we are not quite sure what is distressing, we only know we don’t feel right. Talking to the right therapist will help you figure out what you want and how to get it. We tailor our approach to your needs and guide you towards your goals. You can work towards your own fulfillment with guidance and support through growth and change.

Paradoxically, we look for a therapist when the time is the most difficult. We may be coping with anxiety, distress or uncertainty about a crisis in life. Under these circumstances we are looking for someone who we can confide in, with whom we can feel safe, and who understands us. As a therapist for over 35 years, I have experience with these feelings. We each have unique ways of wresting with life's experiences. I try to establish a nonjudgmental, empathic partnership so that we can explore meaningful ways to improve your life.

During the global health crisis, I am conducting sessions over the phone. I am a licensed psychologist offering psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I treat adults and adolescents. My approach is primarily psychoanalytic/psychodynamic though I use cognitive and behavioral techniques when appropriate. I have specialized training in the treatment of eating disorders, substance abuse/addictions and LGBTQ+ issues. Additional areas of specialization or interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, chronic medical conditions, disabilities, love and intimacy, parenting and identity confusion.