Therapists in New York

I am trauma therapist and provide individual counseling sessions for those who struggle with emotional regulation, low self-esteem and relational issues. If you are super self-critical or feeling worthless, I am here to help you restore your capacity to heal, grow and thrive and become a person who you truly are. Therapy may sound daunting, but together we can create a space to practice emotional regulation and/or change your old patterns to live life fully.

I am a mental health counselor with a limited permit, working under the supervision of Dr. Sheila Chiffriller, a licensed psychologist. I provide psychotherapy to a diverse population of clients, specializing in survivors of trauma, borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ issues, anger, family issues, couples' issues, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, grief and bereavement. My practice is rooted in principles of affirmation, intersectional justice, harm reduction, and embodiment and holds the position that social oppressions and systemic problems operate as barriers to wellness.

I specialize in children, adolescents, adults and families. I have helped clients suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety related disorders, behavioral issues, and grief and loss. My approach is person centered, focused on creating a caring and empathetic therapeutic relationship, while utilizing varied interventions, including psychodynamic, behavioral and cognitive based techniques, family systems theories, and attachment based strategies. In addition to more traditional approaches, I am a strong proponent of creative expressive therapy. Through expressive interventions my clients have learned to develop appropriate self expression of feelings, self confidence, effective coping and conflict resolution strategies, and pro social communication to help foster appropriate peer relations.

Welcome. You have taken the first step on your journey to gain support and guidance for whatever you may be challenged with at this point in your life. I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing care for individuals (adolescents, adults, and seniors), couples, and families. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Trauma, Relationship Issues, Parenting/Fertility Concerns, and Cultural/Intergenerational Issues. I also have extensive experience working with families whose loved ones have special needs or substance use issues.

My goal is to provide a safe, nurturing space for children and adults who are facing emotional challenges from current or past experiences. While I specialize in child trauma interventions, I also work with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, or who are curious about the exploration of the self, by examining relational patterns, defense mechanisms, and unconscious processes.

Are you on the journey to find your "SELF?" Are you have difficulty feeling connected, confident, curious, compassionate, calm, courageous, or clear about your next steps? If you answered "yes" you are in the right place. I provide holistic anti-racist & racially affirming therapy for high-achieving BIPOC professionals that centers social justice and decolonization. I support BIPOC folks process racial, intergenerational, and systematic trauma to REVIVE and LIBERATE themselves to show up whole, vulnerable, unapologetic & with love in all aspects of their life. Get ready to shine your light and be attuned to your inner "Self!"

Whether you're transitioning to a new job, anxious about a relationship, navigating a recent loss, these adjustments can feel stressful and overwhelming. I have experience working with trauma, grief, life transitions, depression, anxiety, relational difficulties, and academic/occupational issues. I enjoy working with college/graduate students and young professionals. am trained in a range of modalities including CBT and DBT, but overall, I am person-centered, attachment based and psychodynamically oriented. Thus, I approach therapy from a trauma-focused lens, providing a safe space for clients to process all thoughts and feelings.

We’ve all felt stuck, trapped, alone at some point in our lives. Whether you’re here because of a loss, change in health, parenting struggles, anxiety, depression, stress, or just looking to feel more fulfilled in life, I thank you for taking that first step. It wasn’t easy getting here, but you’re here and you’re ready to make a change. You have inside, the ability to re-build, to move away from the old way of thinking – those old stories – that are not your words, and to create new connections.

I have 30 years of experience as a psychodynamic psychotherapist and provide a warm and safe environment for patients who want to change how they think and feel about their lives and their relationships. I work with young adults, adults, and couples. I am trained in Relational/Interpersonal Psychoanalysis, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) (a short-term treatment for depression which focuses on relationships) and attachment-based EMDR for the treatment of Trauma. I believe in the ability of individuals to make changes in their lives and to transform themselves through insight, relationships, and through their own innate abilities

You know that feeling of disconnection between your head and your heart? When you're struggling and know that the feedback you're getting from trusted loved ones is logical, but for some reason it just isn't making you feel better? If you could just "think" or "do" your way out of pain, you probably wouldn't be here. Emotions always show up for good reason - even when they don't seem to fit. God created the spectrum of emotions to be felt, seen, heard, and understood. When we don't have a safe place to explore them, they get ignored, buried, stuck, and confusing, and they can no longer do their job. This creates disconnection.

Live fully. Enjoy who you are. Be present in the moment. Find happiness with who you uniquely are. An All-Purpose Therapist. Multiple clients have said, "I never thought I could accomplish so much." Become unstuck. Succeed in the areas that matter most to you. Overcome Anxiety, Depression, issues with concentration and self esteem. Adapt Flexibility & Fluidity living in the high demand - high reward City of New York.

Therapy is one of the most worthwhile investments you can make in yourself. Though the decision to start therapy might feel overwhelming, it offers the unique opportunity to reflect, heal, and create a life that feels most authentic to you. With a psychodynamic and attachment-based approach, I work with clients to explore past and present experiences, and enable self-awareness from within. Together, we will focus on transforming your relationship with yourself and others through identifying and repairing patterns that have left you feeling stuck or unfulfilled.

I fundamentally believe in the connection between the mind and body, and work from a client-centered, somatic approach. Through therapy, we'll explore your history, nervous system, and relationship to your body. With intentional work, we'll get a better understanding of your unique experience, patterns that your nervous system engages in, and how to learn and unlearn new ways of knowing.

As a therapist specializing in children, teens, and adults, I utilize a range of modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, and Somatic interventions. With children, I employ attachment-based models, working closely with parents, to address anxiety and tantrums, fostering resilience and healthy development. When working with teens and adults, I delve into root causes while simultaneously enhancing coping skills to improve overall functioning. Each intervention is tailored to the individual's needs, ensuring a comprehensive approach to therapy.

I am committed to offering a therapeutic space where you can feel safe to be curious and challenge your familiar patterns. Together, we will work to gain new insights into the roots of your difficulties in order to create the lasting change you're looking for. You may be looking to work through major life changes, grief or relational issues. In my practice, I work with people who struggle to connect with themselves and what they want, feel distant or overwhelmed in relationships and I have expertise in complex and attachment-based trauma.

Imagine how you'd like to be in a year from now. Take a moment; I'll wait... Would you like to feel more alive, more energized, and at peace with yourself and those around you? Would you like to let go of the heavy boulders of anxiety, panic, anger, depression, and trauma symptoms? My goal is to join you on your journey to healing and help you achieve your vision. Why don't we chat for a few minutes, so you can see if this is the right choice for you? I look forward to getting to know you!

I am presently accepting new clients for Parent Coaching only. I presently offer Attachment Parenting Coaching for individuals, couples, and ex's who are co-parenting in separate households. I also work with parents of estranged teenage and adult children to help them negotiate the distance in the relationship in ways that promote healing. My approach to working with parents is supportive, nonjudgmental, and includes hands on attachment based parenting strategies. Attachment Parenting creates structure and trust while bringing the child closer to the parent in an age appropriate way. All my therapy and coaching is offered online.

Therapy can serve as a safe, nurturing, and nonjudgmental space to work through challenges in your everyday life. As a 1.5 generation immigrant, I specialize in working with BIPOC folx, specifically Asian-Americans, young working professionals, and mothers in the pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum period. As a psychotherapist and music therapist, my approach is warm, supportive, and caring. I practice from an attachment-based, psychodynamic, strength-based, and trauma-focused framework utilizing a combination of CBT, DBT, parts work, as well as EMDR, and will tailor my approach based on your needs and goals in therapy.

As human beings, we find ourselves in "the comfortable and familiar," and sometimes those are not effective in our lives. I believe that regardless of our differences, environments, cultures and trauma histories, we all have the same core needs; safety, belonging, love, validation, attunement and healthy attachments. With attuning to clients and experiencing my own healing journey, I am in awe of the human experience people's resilience. You already know how to cope and survive. If you want transformation and transcendence, join me and let's get to the root of the suffering.