Turkish Therapists in Katonah, NY

Hayatınızda tatmin edici bir ilişki veya cinsellik istiyorsunuz. Belki ihtiyaçlarınızı doğrudan ifade etmekte zorlanıyorsunuz ve ilişkilerinizde tartışma kısır döngülerinde takılıp kalıyorsunuz. Belki tutku kaybıyla veya cinsel kaygılarla mücadele ediyorsunuz. Partnerinizden daha iyi duygusal destek, takdir, saygı veya tatminkar cinsel ilişki istemenin yollarını merak ediyor olabilirsiniz. Eğer bir göçmen veya yabancıysanız, ya da kültürler arası bir ilişkiniz varsa, kültürel farklılıklarla karşılaşabilirsiniz. Geleneksel olmayan veya açık bir ilişkiniz varsa, farklı değerler ve ilişki tarzlarını yönetmek zor geliyor olabilir.

1991’den beri terapist olarak çalışan, aynı zamanda akademik ve tıp arkaplanlarına da sahip olan, lisanslı bir klinik psikoloğum (PhD). Çoğunlukla depresyon, kaygı, panik, stres, fobiler, disosiyasyon; travma, şiddet, istismar; kişilik ve ilişki zorlukları; kimlik, anlam ve özsaygı ile ilgili zorluklar; kişisel gelişim ve olgunlaşma gibi meselelere sahip kişilerle çalıştım. Bireysel, çift, grup, kısa ve uzun süreli terapiler, psikolojik danışmanlık, klinik süpervizyon ve psikolojik değerlendirme konularında deneyimim var. (Klinik/akademik deneyimim ve kitaplarım/makalelerim hakkında daha fazla bilgi için lütfen web siteme bakın).

I work with adult clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and adjustment difficulties to new life stressors. I have extensive experience working with foreign-born clients, addressing cross-cultural issues, as well as the emotional impact of uprooting, relocating, and redefining oneself in a new environment. I am trilingual, practicing in English, French, and Turkish. I have completed psychoanalytic training at the Karen Horney Psychoanalytic Institute. I have been in practice for twenty years. In practicing psychotherapy I blend introspective exploration of one self with cognitive, supportive and problem solving approaches.

I adapt my working methods to the needs of each individual who applies for psychotherapy; supporting someone in understanding a crisis event such as divorce, loss of a loved person or pet, or unusual stress or trauma. I work psychoanalytically when the therapy reaches a deeper level. My overall preference is to work with adults who are ready to sit down and commit to the interplay of understanding themselves at close range. Often this need arises during times of crisis and that is always a good time for beginning this life affirming process.

Living with Anxiety? Have you been dreading the day as soon as you wake up? You cannot breathe or think clearly. Have difficulties with eating and sleeping? You feel tense, lightheaded, disoriented, and overwhelmed. Your stomach feels tight. You obsess about the past conversations, and constantly worry about the future. Anxiety can strike suddenly. You feel out of control. You are NOT alone! I am here to help. You and I will collaboratively find ways to reduce your anxiety by mostly remembering to breathe! We will explore your specific anxieties and find realistic tools that work for you.

I am a Turkish born and US trained clinical psychologist. I also speak conversational Arabic. I work with a a culturally diverse group of individuals who present with a variety of problems including depression, anxiety and interpersonal/familial difficulties, loss and PTSD. I work in several modalities, including couples and individuals, treating individuals in various stages of life. I have had experience working in hospital settings as well as university counseling centers. I completed my training as a psychoanalyst at NYU Postdoctoral Program for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.

You may be in a dead-end and looking for a way out. Perhaps you are suffering from anxiety to a degree that you feel it is impossible for you to achieve your aspirations. Perhaps you are looking for a new way of being in the world that is more in tune with your unique history and experience.

Unspoken hurt finds insidious ways of impacting our daily lives and expresses itself in symptoms. Psychotherapy is a relational process where we can unpack these symptoms to clarify your struggles in living, while we identify a path forward that feels satisfactory. When it comes to circumstances that are beyond control, grief and acceptance might be at the forefront of our discussions. As your therapist, my goal will be to create a safe and understanding relationship with you where we will cherish curiosity to find new ways of being in the world, with more compassion for yourself and others, increased ease and clarity.

I believe in creating a warm, friendly, judge-free atmosphere for you to comfortably share and process your past or current thoughts, emotions and issues together. Whether you’re feeling anxious, stressed, depressed, experiencing panic attacks or feeling like you’re going through a unique issue, you are not alone. Just talking and venting about your week alone, can be helpful to be able to process your thoughts and feelings with someone that will focus solely on you without any interruptions. Additionally, being multi-cultural and bilingual, has allowed me to be culturally sensitive and work well with diverse backgrounds.

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.

My ideal client is one that is motivated for change; one that recognizes that what they have been doing or trying to do is not working presently. My ideal client is willing to consider alternatives and open-minded to possibilities. They are seeking a therapist who is oriented toward relationships, those they have with themselves and others, and with the multiple systems, contexts, and cultures within which each client exists and functions.

I consider therapy as a journey during which one may eventually reach shores of clarity, insight, self-understanding, and transformation. As one sets sail towards the stormy waters of the emotional realm, one gradually discovers the new geographies of conflicted feeling states, ambiguous thinking patterns, and problematically repetitive behaviors in the forgotten coordinates of the inner world buoying at the intersection of the past, the present, and the future.

I work with individuals and couples who would like to gain a deeper understanding of their internal processes, thoughts and behaviors. I provide psychodynamic and supportive psychotherapy for patients who struggle with various issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, trauma and body image.

Are you stuck somewhere? Did you hit a wall? Do you want to heal an old wound? Restore access to yourself? Cultivate a deeper understanding of the world around you? Explore repeating patterns? Break toxic cycles? Come as you are. Do you want to adjust to the changes in your life? Absorb a loss? Reassess your life goals? Overcome a challenge? Increase your self awareness? Be more present in the moment? Find your voice? Feel more empowered, more vibrant, more whole? Come as you are. I specialize in trauma, attachment wounding, adverse childhood experiences, dysfunctional narratives and toxic relationship cycles.

Trained as a clinical social worker, I aim to create meaningful and long-lasting change in my clients’ lives. In my eclectic approach, I incorporate various coping techniques and treatment modalities to create the specialized care that my clients need. During my decade long experience, I have treated clients with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD diagnoses and those with relationship issues. I work with a wide array of client populations such as young adults, adults and the elderly as well as being inclusive of all gender identities, socioeconomic status and racial backgrounds.

I believe that every person's story is unique and I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, healing from past experiences, or simply seeking to enhance your well-being, I'm here to guide you. Through a blend of psychoanalytic "talk therapy" and insights from other therapeutic approaches, we'll explore the root causes of your difficulties and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Together, we'll uncover your inner strength and resilience, empowering you to overcome obstacles and create lasting change.

Our clients come to us at points where they are caught in waves of emotional turbulence. Feeling these strong emotions of anxiety and/or depression can be confusing. You may feel alone and unable to break these cycles, but our therapy practice can help you through this struggle to discover positive change. We believe it is our responsibility to provide a safe and contained space for any person to explore their feelings and thoughts without judgment. Thinking about who we are, what our motivations are, and how we established our worldview is a powerful and healing experience. We provide support to individuals, couples and families.

With over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist I have worked with both inpatient and outpatient populations in Luxembourg, New York, Berlin and India. After specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in Belgium through my PhD coursework, I moved to New York where I specialized in Gestalt Therapy and EMDR and built a private practice. In my career I have provided psychotherapy to a variety of populations, mainly clients working through cultural transitions , addictions, anxiety, phobia, depression, personality disorders, relationship issues, life transitions and domestic violence.

Mucella fosters a safe environment, integrating holistic, multicultural, and strength-based approaches with acceptance-based and mindfulness principles. Using therapies like person-centered, cognitive therapies such as REBT and ACT, as well as IFS and EFT, she collaborates with clients to explore issues, set goals, and build on strengths for growth, prioritizing trust, empathy, and acceptance.