Therapists in New York, NY

Are you wondering if your drug or alcohol use is becoming a problem? Do you know it is a problem, but cannot seem to control it? Maybe you engage in a different sort of self-sabotaging behavior, such as binge-eating, compulsive spending or undermining your success at work. Self-sabotaging behaviors, including drug and alcohol misuse, are actions we choose but they feel automatic and inescapable. Often, they serve to maintain status quos, prevent growth, and imprison us in unhappy situations. I understand the pain and hopelessness that comes from repeating the same mistakes. It is never too late to change a limiting pattern.

I believe that change and healing come through relationships; our relationship with self as well as our relationships with others. It is because of this belief that I approach my work as a collaborative venture that requires large amounts of both compassion and curiosity. It is my goal to create an atmosphere where these qualities can be nurtured and to provide the individual with the support and space to reflect on old patterns of behavior and the opportunity to respond in new ways that allow for a more fully realized and authentic way of living.

HAVE YOU OR OTHERS HAD CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR ALCOHOL USE? WHEN FEELING ANGRY OR FRUSTRATED DO YOU USE ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS TO HELP RELIEVE YOUR NEGATIVE FEELINGS? Misusing alcohol, drugs, food or engaging in behaviors like excessive gambling or shopping to cope with strong emotions, may become habitual and as problematic as the negative feelings they are meant to alleviate.

I am committed to creating an atmosphere of trust, respect, and honesty. I listen attentively and believe that the relationship that we create together is the most important tool for our work together. My orientation is also psychodynamic, which means that I believe in the central role of the unconscious, past history and emotional forces. I apply this approach to many kinds of issues (depression, anxiety, addiction, difficulty in interpersonal relationships, general sense of dissatisfaction with life). My goal is to help you develop the awareness, insight, and psychological skills that you will be able to use later on your own.

I specialize in all kinds of relationship difficulties and issues and I work with singles as well as couples helping them to establish successful, fulfilling relationships. I also help individuals who are experiencing a relationship breakup or divorce by supporting them through that difficult process.I also help client who have difficulty with their coworkers or superiors at at work.

I am a therapist/drug counselor/dating coach that is warm and caring. I start with developing an authentic relationship, then proceed to processing your feelings and thoughts with added behavioral tools. Helping you feel accepted, understood, and supported so we can explore and organize experiences and create new ways of coping. My practice is focused on treating young adults who may be facing challenges in their personal, social, or dating life. Therapy is one way of helping yourself not only with discovering the root causes of your behavior, but also to identify one's truth and inner reality.

You feel hopeless, angst, dread, or freaked out. You feel anxiety and have trouble sleeping, headaches, stress, palpitations, and/or nightmares. You may be struggling in relationship, whether single, and looking for a partner, committed to a partner, or in a recent breakup. You may be stuck at work, not able to get ahead, or unsure if you are in the right profession or company.

Lorna Hayim-Baker specializes in marriage/couples counseling. Lorna doesn't feel that weekly one hour sessions work well for couples & that is based on her personal experience and from couples coming to her and calling her their "therapist of last resort." These couples found Ms. Baker by reading reviews written by other satisfied couples who came to Lorna's "My Marriage Marathon" or "My Marathon For Committed Couples Not Yet Bound For Marriage." Call (917) 270-9595 for your free phone consultation. She only accepts people who mesh with her personality. She does not sugar coat the truth. Insurance doesn't cover couple's counseling

Seeking help takes courage. I create a safe, empathic space where, working together, we will uncover and unwind the self-defeating patterns of thought and behavior that are causing you pain. I use a holistic approach, bringing in mindfulness techniques, behavioral interventions, and DBT when needed, to help provide you with insight into unseen obstacles and the practical tools and skills to promote more productive behaviors. Together, we can come to understand and free you from old perceptions of your self that are holding you back so that real transformation can begin and you can live life more fully.

My ideal client would be someone is interested to improve his/her thinking, emotional state and general functioning. My ideal client would also be someone who is open and motivated for change and to become the best version him/herself them/themselves.

Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Treatment can save your or a loved one’s life. Mountainside Massachusetts provides you with the individualized outpatient addiction treatment and care you need, no matter what stage of recovery you are in. Whether you are new to sobriety, have experienced a setback, or need some extra support during difficult times, we can help you achieve your short and long-term recovery goals. With flexible day and evening scheduling, you can more easily address and overcome addiction while maintaining your daily commitments.

When your inner world feels out of balance, it's time to talk. Sometimes sadness or worry sends up a red flag and lets you know when you need support. Other times you might feel lonely or disconnected and not certain how to make things right. These are great opportunities to get to know yourself better. My therapeutic approach emphasizes 'true self experience' and aims to peel back the layers of compromise that come to feel so heavy, ill-fitting, or inauthentic over time. Feeling more alive and a renewed sense of discovery are the benefits of this deeply personal process.

I firmly believe that each individual is capable of improving their life, when they are ready to do so, and with the help of a well-matched therapist. I will work with you to gain a better understanding of who you truly are and what you want, while exploring ways to help you find purpose, peace and acceptance. I use integrative therapeutic approaches, and attachment theory and shadow work frame my perspective. I believe our true self emerges when we shed the social persona and integrate our identity with the unconscious parts of ourselves, thus rediscovering who we truly are.

I am a psychoanalytically-trained psychotherapist and work with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, or a general feeling of dissatisfaction in life. The process is an actively engaged, collaborative one as we come to more deeply understand your unconscious needs and develop less restrictive, more expansive ways of getting them met.

Diana believes in the healing power of partnership. She takes a creative, insightful, and practical approach to helping clients understand how one's mind, body, and interpersonal life can work together to relieve emotional pain and create opportunities for lasting change. Diana utilizes Relational, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, and Behavioral modalities to help clients address current and past life challenges and trauma. Together we will develop new ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving to help create a satisfying and meaningful life.

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.

Life brings about a series of transitions, and transitions invariably lead to change. But making changes is not always so easy. Taking charge of your life, even taking action to make changes, can be challenging and even frightening - especially if you are already suffering from depression, anxiety, phobias or addictions, or when any of these symptoms starts affecting your professional life, interpersonal relationships, creative work or your day-to-day existence. I can help you to move forward as we work together in an environment safe from feelings of fear, shame or guilt.

Good therapy can produce long lasting life changes. Although shifts in behavior and emotions can take time, even in the short term there can be immediate relief. I see the relationship between the patient and therapist as central to a positive outcome. Although we are all infinitely diverse and complex, collectively we seek to be understood. I listen with curiosity and empathy to understand each individual's unique experience. In treatment I create an atmosphere of trust where together we can identify your strengths, find practical solutions to problems and unfold underlying vulnerabilities that are obstacles to your experience of a rich and fulfilling life.

Is something getting in the way of your feeling free, feeling joyful, feeling well? Are you suffering from a recent loss? Let's explore what might be inhibiting your sense of well-being and help you grow. It would be a privilege to embark on this journey with you; the opportunity to share in this meaningful and creative work of growth and transformation is not a commitment I take lightly.