Interpersonal Therapists in New York

I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Manhattan who specializes in adults and older adults who are experiencing stress, depression and/or anxiety. My style is nonjudgmental, empathic, and highly interactive, and I develop strong collaborative therapeutic relationships with my clients. French-speaking individuals are welcome as I grew up speaking French in Geneva, Switzerland. I provide individual psychotherapy for individuals who have issues such as relationship difficulties, challenges due to life transitions (career change, becoming a parent, retirement, becoming a caregiver, etc.), health conditions, adjusting to a new culture, grief, and facing infertility.

As a relational therapist who believes that interpersonal issues are important to traditional or non-traditional relationships, I work with a diverse population racial, ethnic differences, sexualities, genders in an affirming arena. Building a relationship and trust with clients as we work through their issues with partners, spouses, family, stress, difficulties at work, home or school. Help people explore and express feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, confusion, grief and pain. I use my skills to help clients feel better about themselves so they can choose to make necessary and thoughtful changes in their lives.

Hi! I'm Dr. Winnie Ma (she/her/hers), a licensed psychologist in New York who is passionate about supporting immigrant and racial/ethnic minority youth and adults facing a range of issues – relationships, family, career, or identity. My own experience as an immigrant from Taiwan navigating interpersonal and systemic challenges taught me the importance of resilience, seeking support, and embracing diverse perspectives.

My clients are contemplating change, and are interested in diving further into opportunities for growth, self-exploration and transformative experiences. Adjusting to new situations, working on communication within interpersonal relationships, and looking for self-growth. They are open to conversation, and looking for a deeper connection to those around them. I work in partnership with my clients to develop the most effective goals for treatment and beyond.

I have been in private practice for over 25 years, seeing a wide range of people. I see teens and adults for individual psychodynamic psychotherapy, and also counsel couples and parents. I specialize in play therapy with children. I see clients for short-term as well as long-term therapy depending on their needs. I work with issues of anxiety and depression, relationship problems, communication difficulties, and work concerns. Each person is seen as a unique individual with concerns that are addressed with respect and caring in a safe non-judgmental environment. The goal is to promote self-understanding, self acceptance and a happier life.

I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and couples. My interests include interpersonal relationships, self and identity issues, emerging adulthood, healing from trauma, divorce and breakups, loss, parenting, and existential concerns. I have extensive experience in women's mental health, including reproductive and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, relationship and attachment difficulties, disordered eating and body esteem. Additionally, I have a passion for working with adolescents, college-age young adults and their parents.

Making sure you feel heard is my top priority. I utilize empathy and compassion to create a safe space where your self-exploration is held sacred. I approach therapy with a humanist/client-centered lens, supplemented by psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral techniques. I look forward to helping you grow.

While I have a commitment to those people who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression having to do with disruptive life changes. At the present time the Pandemic has forced the need to change, even so many of the habits that have worked for us. The sense of isolation has exponentially heightened fears and whatever loneliness existed before is exacerbated. This has changed my practice both physically and as it relates to style. Support is so necessary to guide the way to management of fears and management of major transitions. My background includes many years at the Out Patient Unit of the Veterans Hospital Post Traumatic Stress

Anyone, at any given time, across any geographical or demographical divide, can experience emotional distress and compensatory adaptive behaviors to recalibrate and/or regulate. This is the human condition. Yet, when this distress is prolonged, and behaviors once adaptive become maladaptive, the emotions are harder to regulate, and evidence of this is seen in key domains of functioning: intellectual, interpersonal, intrapersonal, occupational, and educational.

In our first remote session by phone or zoom, we will have the opportunity to explore the interpersonal issues you would like to address. Together, we will work to understand the anxiety , disappointment and relationships that impact your life during this critical time. By becoming aware of deeper experiences and feelings, we can reflect on hope and a personal vision you may have for yourself. I provide a safe, comfortable on-line office that mirrors my belief in earning your trust, keeping impeccable and supportive boundaries, sharing mutual respect and challenging you to stretch your comfort level.

The start of a new psychotherapy often occurs when you are going through a particularly difficult time in your life. It takes courage to reach out and begin the process. But the benefits can be significant. Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to expand your understanding of yourself and the meaning of your current difficulties, to clarify your hopes and develop new ways of pursuing them, and to learn how to cope with disappointments and challenges so they do not grow into insurmountable obstacles. I practice collaboratively. I will work with you to develop an approach that is responsive to your needs and preferences.

Sometimes we can find ourselves feeling stuck, overwhelmed and unsure about how to move forward. Therapy can be a good space to start. The intersections of society, identity and family can profoundly shape where we find ourselves. I compassionately support clients explore current challenges and how formative experiences and trauma may have played a role– in order to facilitate a new awareness and discover their power to tap into desired changes.

When we begin working together the client will set the pace and tone for treatment. This means we will work on identifying where you would like to take your treatment and how to begin. You may have realized you would like to help ease symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and even interpersonal conflicts.

I have extensive experience as a marriage and family therapist, with a diverse range of clients spanning different age groups, navigating various life stages and interpersonal dynamics. I specialize in addressing a wide array of mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, self-esteem, relationship conflict, and family dynamics.

Therapy is a tool to help a person become the best version of themselves. Trauma, stress, unhealthy relationships, poor coping skills, emotional dys-regulation are all factors that contribute to being unwell. Counseling allows a person to work through those barriers and improve the way that they manage stress, find healthy ways to express emotions, work through trauma that has caused you harm, build tools to have healthy, productive, relationships with others and ultimately find alternate ways to cope with distressing events within our lives. A counselor is not only a therapist, but a guide and facilitator of growth.

I have a warm, empathic and interactive, but non-directive style. I believe everyone has the power to heal within themselves and that my role is to assist people in accessing that power in the most caring, respectful way possible. My ability to be attuned to clients in all stages of life, as well as my openness to new ways of working and my extensive self-exploration are, I believe, my major strengths.

I am a psychologist with a diverse practice. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents and families, and conduct a variety of psychotherapy groups. My style is informal, supportive and interactive. I have extensive experience working with issues related to addictive and compulsive behavior problems, relationship issues, identity issues, and many other areas of clinical concern. My first aim is to establish a mutually comfortable rapport to provide an atmosphere of openness and to make self exploration an experience that is satisfying and immediately helpful in both the short and long term.

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 New York State-licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Certified Interpersonal Psychoanalyst. I'm committed to helping people sort out how to get where they want to get--specifically, working through difficult relationship entanglements, personal growth and life changes. I like to work collaboratively and believe that sometimes the right course is clear; at other times it is something to work on together. I always try to balance being honest, open, thoughtful, compassionate and responsive. I co-founded The Irrelationship Group and The Community Consulting Group (CCG).