Therapists in Forest Hills, NY

Are you struggling with issues that interfere with your ability to enjoy life? I have over 30 years experience treating depression, anxiety, and reactions to life difficulties and offer a comfortable,caring, confidential environment that fosters insight, growth, and change in the shortest time possible. My approach is a collateral one in which we work together to uncover and resolve problematic issues. People find me to be a down to earth professional with a genuine understanding of their needs .

Perhaps this is the first time you have searched for a therapist and are simply not sure where to start; or perhaps you have met with therapists in the past yet still find yourself wrestling with such stubborn difficulties as depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, or self-sabotaging behavior. No matter your history with psychotherapy, current predicament, age, race, or gender, you can feel confident that I will welcome you into treatment with basic compassion, professional competence, and a deep sensitivity to the specific circumstances motivating you to seek help at this time.

You're entering a space where you can be unapologetically you! That means you're free to laugh, cry, scream, and vent. I will be with you through each stage of emotion and I am going to challenge you to be in that moment, to feel, and to understand your emotions. I believe that healing begins when a client shows their authentic sense without worrying about being judged for what they are thinking or feeling. I believe that we are all capable of becoming the best version of ourselves even through our trials and tribulations. With the right attitude, motivation, and approach, growth and change will come.

INVEST IN YOURSELF, Create the opportunity to explore ongoing issues, Learn to be more compassionate with yourself, Discover how to work with overwhelming feelings and thoughts.

Do you and your partner have a lot of love but find yourselves struggling with communication? Do unresolved issues feel like roadblocks in your relationship? Do you want to regain intimacy and closeness with one another?

Shopping for a therapist is not as easy as shopping for a dress or a pair of pants. You need someone you feel emotionally safe with. A therapist who gives you hope and helps you to believe you can make changes in your life. I promise you change is always possible. Come in and see me for a consultation and let's see if I can help.

Our practice style to health and wellness is holistic, providing client education on lifestyle changes, emphasizing the interdependence between mind, body, and spirit for optimal well-being. Our therapist strive to provide quality treatment customized to each client's individuals needs. They employ a variety of therapeutic techniques which includes a humanistic approach, energy psychology techniques, mindfulness, CBT, EFT, and Reiki. Experienced with highly empathic /sensitive people (HSP) and kink allied individuals; with concerns ranging from anxiety, depression, complex trauma, life transitions and relationship issues.

The decision to begin therapy takes courage and careful consideration. I am here to give support and encouragement to help you process and overcome difficulties that contribute to anxiety, depression, and any other challenges. I work to build a trusting, reliable, and judgment-free relationship to help you explore your feelings. You will find compassion, empathy, and respect as I work collabortively with you, to help you realize your potential.

After you take your first step to begin therapy, I will meet you where you are at this point in your journey. Whether you need a soft, non-judgmental space to find your footing or to gently and compassionately be held accountable for your behavior modification, I am here to help you along your journey. Together, through collaboration, we will develop a tailored, individual therapeutic plan to reach your goals.

It can be really daunting to start therapy with a new person. Whether it’s the anxiety of opening up to a stranger, or feeling afraid of judgment; starting anew creates a lot of uncertainty and new challenges. No matter what the reasons are, they are completely valid, and if you allow me, I am here to help you every step of the way.

Thank you for coming to my profile! I’m a holistic psychotherapist, communication specialist and women’s empowerment coach. I’ve had many years of experience and have been very successful at helping people feel better, communicate effectively, heal their relationships AND create richer, more satisfying lives! The work I do runs the gamut from therapeutic inner child work to heal early trauma to cognitive behavioral therapy to help alleviate fear and anxiety to empowerment coaching that elevates the individual’s emotional resilience, mental acuity and commitment to profound personal growth and transformation!

While change is difficult, it is never too late! My clients have ranged in age through 97. I see both individuals and families dealing with a large spectrum of emotional issues. I am warm, encouraging, a strong motivator, and honor each individual's unique characteristics and strengths. To that end, I try to tailor my methods to the individual needs of the client - utilizing psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioral therapy modes. As a feature of my practice, I make house calls to elderly or infirm clients in my local area.

My role is to hold space and provide compassionate, open-minded support for clients as they work through life’s challenges and dive into the process of discovering who they are on a deeper level. As an art therapist, I also offer experience in the use of art making as a non-verbal, creative means of expressing emotions, building inner resources, and developing personal agency. Sometimes it can be difficult to describe our internal world with words alone, but the combination of art and traditional talk therapy can make for a powerful mode of healing. If you are looking to create a new narrative, I would love to collaborate with you.

As a psychotherapist and healer for many years it has been my privilege to offer and provide help and comfort to people in distress. Experience has taught me that we all struggle to recover from the pains of the past, deal with the challenges of the present and the insecurities of the future, in our efforts to live the best lives that we can. This often seems very difficult if not impossible to accomplish alone. A strong and nurturing therapeutic relationship is a powerful and stable foundation for dealing with these challenges to our well-being, especially in these very troubling and uncertain times.

I have experience working in private group practices, hospitals, and a community mental health clinic. Along the way in my clinical career, I honed a specialty for working with young adults of all backgrounds, particularly those struggling with finding their place in the world or appreciating themselves more. Identity, purpose, and meaning are pillars of existence that I believe all people deserve to solidify and manifest in positive ways. Many young people struggle from internal or external factors that confuse or weigh down their endeavor to find their happy life.