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Rachel Holzberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
Rachel specializes in working with individuals experiencing life transitions, relationship complications, anxiety and self-esteem issues. Whether you’re starting a career, continuing on with advanced schooling, or moving in with a partner, this is a time of constant change and transition. Rachel understands, uncovers, and enables clients to put their best foot forward. In session with Rachel, you will do the necessary soul-searching to find meaning in your life and pursue the things that are important to you. Rachel works alongside clients feeling lonely, lost, and overwhelmed to help turn their experiences into growth.
Rachel specializes in working with individuals experiencing life transitions, relationship complications, anxiety and self-esteem issues. Whether you’re starting a career, continuing on with advanced schooling, or moving in with a partner, this is a time of constant change and transition. Rachel understands, uncovers, and enables clients to put their best foot forward. In session with Rachel, you will do the necessary soul-searching to find meaning in your life and pursue the things that are important to you. Rachel works alongside clients feeling lonely, lost, and overwhelmed to help turn their experiences into growth.
(917) 994-9360 View (917) 994-9360
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Alexandra Piorkowski
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
My ideal clients are young women struggling with relationships, self esteem, and body image. If they grew up in a manipulative, abusive, or enmeshed environment, they might find themselves taking on perfectionistic or caretaking behaviors. They might also be experiencing a “quarter life crisis,” exploring a new career path, or unpacking how family dynamics have impacted them. My vision is for clients to put themselves first, live by their values, and understand their needs. In our work together, we’ll get clear on how your past has influenced your present so you can build a life that aligns with what’s most important to you.
My ideal clients are young women struggling with relationships, self esteem, and body image. If they grew up in a manipulative, abusive, or enmeshed environment, they might find themselves taking on perfectionistic or caretaking behaviors. They might also be experiencing a “quarter life crisis,” exploring a new career path, or unpacking how family dynamics have impacted them. My vision is for clients to put themselves first, live by their values, and understand their needs. In our work together, we’ll get clear on how your past has influenced your present so you can build a life that aligns with what’s most important to you.
(332) 264-1782 View (332) 264-1782
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Jessica Egan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
I seek to create an empathic, supportive therapeutic environment in which you can feel comfortable opening up about any issues you're currently facing. Together, we will deepen your understanding of yourself and your difficulties to help you feel relief and enjoy a more fulfilling, engaged life. I work with adults struggling with issues of all kinds, including depression, anxiety, major life transitions, and relationship problems.
I seek to create an empathic, supportive therapeutic environment in which you can feel comfortable opening up about any issues you're currently facing. Together, we will deepen your understanding of yourself and your difficulties to help you feel relief and enjoy a more fulfilling, engaged life. I work with adults struggling with issues of all kinds, including depression, anxiety, major life transitions, and relationship problems.
(855) 913-0337 View (855) 913-0337
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Shelby Remillard
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
I am an Indigenous (Laguna Pueblo) and Filipina therapist working with clients with histories of trauma, grief and loss, and establishing and growing healthy relationships. When you work with me, I allow you to set the tone of our therapy journey. Together, we explore what is the concern bringing you in and how you’d like it to be different in the future. Once we know where we’ve come from and where we are going, we can explore how we get there.
I am an Indigenous (Laguna Pueblo) and Filipina therapist working with clients with histories of trauma, grief and loss, and establishing and growing healthy relationships. When you work with me, I allow you to set the tone of our therapy journey. Together, we explore what is the concern bringing you in and how you’d like it to be different in the future. Once we know where we’ve come from and where we are going, we can explore how we get there.
(917) 997-1885 View (917) 997-1885
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Stefanie Starker
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
Stefanie’s clients describe her as personable, compassionate, and genuine. She is the type of provider who clients can always rely on, no matter the circumstance. Through her authentic and direct approach she builds immediate and strong relationships with each of her clients. Stefanie knows that change does not come easy and strives to provide a safe, supportive space for clients to feel comfortable in being themselves and exploring their emotions, while also feeling empowered to make the changes they have always desired.
Stefanie’s clients describe her as personable, compassionate, and genuine. She is the type of provider who clients can always rely on, no matter the circumstance. Through her authentic and direct approach she builds immediate and strong relationships with each of her clients. Stefanie knows that change does not come easy and strives to provide a safe, supportive space for clients to feel comfortable in being themselves and exploring their emotions, while also feeling empowered to make the changes they have always desired.
(332) 253-4165 View (332) 253-4165
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Minahil Salam
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
Minahil believes in the ability of therapy to be a healing and transformative experience. Through empathetic listening and a collaborative process, Minahil believes that people can use the therapeutic space to gain greater understanding of themselves, their journey, tools to cope, and explore their relations to others. She looks at an individual in the context of their environment rather than a singular moving force, and believes in the power of relational healing. She uses a psychodynamic and attachment approach, as well as the Gottman Method.
Minahil believes in the ability of therapy to be a healing and transformative experience. Through empathetic listening and a collaborative process, Minahil believes that people can use the therapeutic space to gain greater understanding of themselves, their journey, tools to cope, and explore their relations to others. She looks at an individual in the context of their environment rather than a singular moving force, and believes in the power of relational healing. She uses a psychodynamic and attachment approach, as well as the Gottman Method.
(332) 248-1518 View (332) 248-1518
Olga Poznansky
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
Life can be difficult at times. And talking about ones life changes the way things look. By listening to you closely and carefully, we will work together to help you understand and hear yourself better to allow for greater freedom and flexibility in your life.
Life can be difficult at times. And talking about ones life changes the way things look. By listening to you closely and carefully, we will work together to help you understand and hear yourself better to allow for greater freedom and flexibility in your life.
(917) 994-6350 View (917) 994-6350
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Susan Heimbinder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
The collective grief of the pandemic has left us facing anxiety and pain we may have already been managing before, but it's now magnified by the loss of so much of what we remember having. Emerging feelings can include grief, depression, relationship issues, parenting stress, and even anger. This can leave us feeling isolated and alone as we struggle to wade through the difficulties of our new every day.
The collective grief of the pandemic has left us facing anxiety and pain we may have already been managing before, but it's now magnified by the loss of so much of what we remember having. Emerging feelings can include grief, depression, relationship issues, parenting stress, and even anger. This can leave us feeling isolated and alone as we struggle to wade through the difficulties of our new every day.
(646) 760-7698 View (646) 760-7698
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Christine Deans Reynolds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
I am an experienced psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical practice. I will work with you as an individual, couple or family to improve the relationships in your life. I have a warm, easily approachable and interactive style in my work with clients. As teaching faculty and a member of the Developing Child and Family at the Ackerman Institute for the Family I specialize in working with parents, children and adolescents. I have had extensive training and experience in couples and family therapy.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical practice. I will work with you as an individual, couple or family to improve the relationships in your life. I have a warm, easily approachable and interactive style in my work with clients. As teaching faculty and a member of the Developing Child and Family at the Ackerman Institute for the Family I specialize in working with parents, children and adolescents. I have had extensive training and experience in couples and family therapy.
(917) 679-5180 View (917) 679-5180
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Michele L. Kong
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MFA, CPC, SEP, LP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
Are you aware of your patterns and struggling to change them? Do you often feel overwhelmed? Have difficulties saying no? Together we will explore habits, beliefs and blocks, which contribute to stress as well as interfere with feeling fulfillment, satisfaction and joy. With a holistic approach, I support learning how every emotion is trying to help you in some way. For example, you might often feel anxious and frustrated, then learn to better represent your needs, set boundaries and more. We will examine various areas of your life: career, family, grief/loss, life purpose, relationships, spirituality, trauma recovery etc.
Are you aware of your patterns and struggling to change them? Do you often feel overwhelmed? Have difficulties saying no? Together we will explore habits, beliefs and blocks, which contribute to stress as well as interfere with feeling fulfillment, satisfaction and joy. With a holistic approach, I support learning how every emotion is trying to help you in some way. For example, you might often feel anxious and frustrated, then learn to better represent your needs, set boundaries and more. We will examine various areas of your life: career, family, grief/loss, life purpose, relationships, spirituality, trauma recovery etc.
(332) 286-4778 View (332) 286-4778
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John Welch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
How can we make deeper changes when we are trying to manage unusual pain, or are just handling our day-to-day suffering? When we feel safe and accepted as we are, we can challenge ourselves to grow, and to encounter others in an authentic way. I aim to create, with you, a safe place where we get to know your habitual patterns of behaving and relating, and explore less familiar sides of you that may offer surprising possibilities for thinking, feeling, relating and living. How can deepening awareness enliven, balance, support, un-stick, sustain or change your life? Let's find out!
How can we make deeper changes when we are trying to manage unusual pain, or are just handling our day-to-day suffering? When we feel safe and accepted as we are, we can challenge ourselves to grow, and to encounter others in an authentic way. I aim to create, with you, a safe place where we get to know your habitual patterns of behaving and relating, and explore less familiar sides of you that may offer surprising possibilities for thinking, feeling, relating and living. How can deepening awareness enliven, balance, support, un-stick, sustain or change your life? Let's find out!
(917) 521-6783 View (917) 521-6783
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Nat Kiser-Negron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
Do you feel uneasy, tense, or unsafe in your own body? Trapped by your own thoughts and emotions, or a nagging feeling or muscular tension that seem unrelated to your emotional state? I know that feeling; that sensation that we try to ignore but just won’t go away. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, the stress of everyday life or the aftermath of trauma, your body is the container that holds it all—thoughts, feelings, sensations—all our lived experiences that make us who we are. Some of these experiences can help us thrive, feel safe and connected and some can make us feel stuck, uncertain, and reactive.
Do you feel uneasy, tense, or unsafe in your own body? Trapped by your own thoughts and emotions, or a nagging feeling or muscular tension that seem unrelated to your emotional state? I know that feeling; that sensation that we try to ignore but just won’t go away. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, the stress of everyday life or the aftermath of trauma, your body is the container that holds it all—thoughts, feelings, sensations—all our lived experiences that make us who we are. Some of these experiences can help us thrive, feel safe and connected and some can make us feel stuck, uncertain, and reactive.
(917) 746-4044 View (917) 746-4044
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Rabia Khara
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT, PCC, RDT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
As a clinician, the therapeutic process is only meaningful and complete with the reciprocity and engagement of those I work with. Each individual is unique and their stories are interwoven with a rich tapestry of diverse emotions. By balancing the abstract, creative, philosophical, and introspective aspects of life with friendliness, compassion, empathy and care, I walk the path with you on your journey toward peace and happiness.
As a clinician, the therapeutic process is only meaningful and complete with the reciprocity and engagement of those I work with. Each individual is unique and their stories are interwoven with a rich tapestry of diverse emotions. By balancing the abstract, creative, philosophical, and introspective aspects of life with friendliness, compassion, empathy and care, I walk the path with you on your journey toward peace and happiness.
(215) 709-9225 View (215) 709-9225
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Sara Sadek
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
As a clinical psychologist, I believe that knowledge, awareness, and insight are the cornerstones of therapy. By helping increase emotional awareness and identifying their related thoughts and behaviors, I facilitate understanding of causes and triggers for anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflict. An appreciation of each individual's unique background and encounters is crucial in comprehending how one relates to new information and experiences. I tailor empirically supported treatment to address emotional distress, and believe we are all active participants in our health and wellness. With the correct tools and insight, we can lead emotionally healthy, successful, and meaningful lives.
As a clinical psychologist, I believe that knowledge, awareness, and insight are the cornerstones of therapy. By helping increase emotional awareness and identifying their related thoughts and behaviors, I facilitate understanding of causes and triggers for anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflict. An appreciation of each individual's unique background and encounters is crucial in comprehending how one relates to new information and experiences. I tailor empirically supported treatment to address emotional distress, and believe we are all active participants in our health and wellness. With the correct tools and insight, we can lead emotionally healthy, successful, and meaningful lives.
(646) 603-0351 View (646) 603-0351
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Pamela A Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
We are thrown into life without any guide. Life asks much from us, takes much from us and gives much to us. Learning how to fundamentally hold your own in your own existence, live by your own desires, your own passions, is central to living a life that you find meaningful and develop relationships that are deep leading to an overall sense of happiness. I help clients accept reality as it is, to learn to be themselves and to enjoy being themselves. Internal harmony is essential to human happiness. In sessions, clients discover the totality of their personhood, come to appreciate being alive, to thrive rather than to simply survive.
We are thrown into life without any guide. Life asks much from us, takes much from us and gives much to us. Learning how to fundamentally hold your own in your own existence, live by your own desires, your own passions, is central to living a life that you find meaningful and develop relationships that are deep leading to an overall sense of happiness. I help clients accept reality as it is, to learn to be themselves and to enjoy being themselves. Internal harmony is essential to human happiness. In sessions, clients discover the totality of their personhood, come to appreciate being alive, to thrive rather than to simply survive.
(680) 201-5162 View (680) 201-5162
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Todd Anderson
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD, PsyD, LP, NCPsyA, CCTP
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
Beginning therapy can be scary and is a bold step toward making proactive changes in your life. I provide a warm and relaxed atmosphere to explore your emotional life in a safe and supportive space. Aware of the importance of the body, I experience you as a whole person: your words, life themes, affect, posture, and your presence. By experiencing you in your wholeness, I can contextualize what can feel confusing or fragmentary. I can share what I see and understand, helping you raise your self-awareness. This process can harmonize your thoughts and emotions. Insight alone often is not sufficient for healing.
Beginning therapy can be scary and is a bold step toward making proactive changes in your life. I provide a warm and relaxed atmosphere to explore your emotional life in a safe and supportive space. Aware of the importance of the body, I experience you as a whole person: your words, life themes, affect, posture, and your presence. By experiencing you in your wholeness, I can contextualize what can feel confusing or fragmentary. I can share what I see and understand, helping you raise your self-awareness. This process can harmonize your thoughts and emotions. Insight alone often is not sufficient for healing.
(914) 252-3138 View (914) 252-3138
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Danielle Vinocur
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010
I am committed to creating a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, supportive and is based on mutual respect. In sessions, my general style is to be interactive and direct, but I also emphasize very close listening. The goals of my interventions vary depending on your evolving struggles, needs and strengths. Together, we work to understand the multi-layered nature of the problem(s) and to find ways to improve your life and alleviate distress.
I am committed to creating a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, supportive and is based on mutual respect. In sessions, my general style is to be interactive and direct, but I also emphasize very close listening. The goals of my interventions vary depending on your evolving struggles, needs and strengths. Together, we work to understand the multi-layered nature of the problem(s) and to find ways to improve your life and alleviate distress.
(646) 392-8234 View (646) 392-8234
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Maria Sossi
Art Therapist, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
I am a New York State licensed and board-certified creative art therapist providing treatment for young people and adults. My approach is strength based, client centered and deeply grounded in the restorative power of the creative process. A strong therapeutic alliance fostered through trust, understanding and collaboration is essential in cultivating positive change. I deeply value the use of art making to facilitate authentic self-expression, increase self-awareness, and promote self-acceptance. “Art is a way of recognizing oneself...” -Louise Bourgeois
I am a New York State licensed and board-certified creative art therapist providing treatment for young people and adults. My approach is strength based, client centered and deeply grounded in the restorative power of the creative process. A strong therapeutic alliance fostered through trust, understanding and collaboration is essential in cultivating positive change. I deeply value the use of art making to facilitate authentic self-expression, increase self-awareness, and promote self-acceptance. “Art is a way of recognizing oneself...” -Louise Bourgeois
(347) 657-7398 View (347) 657-7398
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Angelo Boccia Cedeño
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010  (Online Only)
I offer video appointments for adults located anywhere in New York State. Whether you've done psychotherapy in the past or this is your first time looking, psychotherapy can be a rewarding experience. We might know what we'd like to change, and other times this might be less clear even though we want something different. Wherever you are on this continuum, I hope I can be of help to you in your search for change. Generally speaking, my style incorporates your talents, abilities, strengths, values, and creative interests - the elements that make you unique and that are not captured by a psychiatric diagnosis - in our work.
I offer video appointments for adults located anywhere in New York State. Whether you've done psychotherapy in the past or this is your first time looking, psychotherapy can be a rewarding experience. We might know what we'd like to change, and other times this might be less clear even though we want something different. Wherever you are on this continuum, I hope I can be of help to you in your search for change. Generally speaking, my style incorporates your talents, abilities, strengths, values, and creative interests - the elements that make you unique and that are not captured by a psychiatric diagnosis - in our work.
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Chaim Rudolph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
You are not crazy. In a world that often stigmatizes therapy as something only 'crazy' people do, it's crucial to recognize that seeking help is a brave and empowering choice. Quality therapy has the power to transform your life in ways you may never have imagined. It's an investment in yourself—a step towards reclaiming control over your feelings, relationships, and future. If you're tired of feeling like external forces dictate your emotions, walking on eggshells in your relationships, being overly critical of yourself, or feeling trapped by your past, therapy can offer a path towards healing and growth.
You are not crazy. In a world that often stigmatizes therapy as something only 'crazy' people do, it's crucial to recognize that seeking help is a brave and empowering choice. Quality therapy has the power to transform your life in ways you may never have imagined. It's an investment in yourself—a step towards reclaiming control over your feelings, relationships, and future. If you're tired of feeling like external forces dictate your emotions, walking on eggshells in your relationships, being overly critical of yourself, or feeling trapped by your past, therapy can offer a path towards healing and growth.
(929) 305-0960 View (929) 305-0960
Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.