Attachment-based Therapists in New York County, NY

With a background in sexual health education, medical social work and experience as a full spectrum doula, Svea understands the importance of person-centered care across multiple systems. Svea has worked as a therapist with people of all ages, with a speciality in adolescents and young adults. Svea aims to incorporate culturally sensitive techniques into a multimodal approach to therapy, drawing from psychodynamic therapy, attachment-based therapy, and CBT, to name a few. Svea utilizes her experience in a diverse array of settings to work towards the unique therapeutic goals of each individual.

Therapy is an opportunity to reflect, develop personal insight, and replace passive pattern-following with active choice-making. It is my pleasure to support you in your self-discovery and help you use the skills you already have to cope with life's difficulties. My goal is to collaborate with you in creating new possibilities, finding more joy and beauty in daily living, and becoming a more present participant in your life.I invite curiosity and self-compassion and offer an empathetic, encouraging, and patient space for you to grow.

With over 25 years of experience, my specialty areas include couples therapy, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, substance abuse and recovery, sex addiction, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, EMDR trauma resolution DWI assessments, loss, bereavement and life coaching through difficult situations. I am extensively trained in a number of relationship therapy modalities and trauma resolution with the ability to use a wide range of therapy interventions to help you.

Transform Your Life Through Therapy. For over 15 years, I've cultivated a safe, judgment-free sanctuary for clients to self-discover and heal. As an attuned, compassionate therapist, I gently guide you through your journey. My integrative approach draws from evidenced-based methodologies like CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, Trauma and Attachment Based Therapies, mindfulness practices, and somatic psychotherapy. By rewiring your story, you'll experience a profound transformation that extends far beyond the therapy room.

Welcome, I'm glad you're here. Reaching out can be tough especially if you have a tendency to suppress your feelings and/or to "stay strong." I work with individuals who seem to have it all together on the surface, but find themselves feeling overwhelmed by anxious and depressive thoughts and feelings. I also support and empower clients in breaking cycles and healing from harmful experiences in addition to providing insight and guidance through relationship concerns and life transitions. As an AAPI therapist, I am passionate in working with AAPI individuals surrounding concerns unique to the AAPI experience.

Life is complex, it can be extremely difficult and overwhelming at times. Have you ever felt like you are at the mercy of your environment, negative thoughts and emotions making you feel stuck and lacking motivation to move forward? This is a tough place to be, especially if you are facing it alone. Everyone has been in this spot at one time or another as pain is a part of being human but it does not have to cause you unnecessary suffering and dominate your life. With the right help and support one can overcome these difficulties and get back on track to living a rewarding and fulfilling life, whatever that looks like for you.

I’m an Brooklyn native, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an active member of the American Counseling Association .I received my graduate degree from Fordham University and have a combined clinical studies and direct practice/ counseling for over 10 years. My experience supporting diverse cultures, from teenagers to elder adults has become my passion. It was through my own adversity, a time marked with loss, grief, healing and emotional growth; I found my inspiration & began the journey of helping others. Taima M. Elliott Counseling Service, PLLC emerged as a solace for all those in need.

Feeling Stuck? You're Not Alone. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or the effects of past trauma? You don't have to face them alone. As a therapist and fellow human being, I'm here to walk beside you on your journey of self-discovery. I prioritize creating a safe and confidential space where you feel seen, heard, and understood. While harmful experiences often happen in relationships, a safe therapeutic relationship can be the catalyst for tremendous growth and healing. My ideal client is someone ready to break free from the impacts of past trauma and embrace personal and relational growth.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling with relationships or dealing with a big life transition? Are you feeling helpless or wondering if your life will ever get back on track? When these challenges arise, every aspect of your life can be negatively impacted. By exploring more fully these experiences and gaining a greater understanding of yourself, you can begin to heal. This might include a fresh look at your job, key relationships, and whether or not you are clear on how you want to live your life. This exploration can lead to greater self esteem, more meaningful relationships and hope for the future.

As humans, we tend to avoid our more difficult and complex emotions in hopes that they will disappear. However, it is more often the case that the feelings we turn inward find their way out, and sometimes in a less-than-ideal way. Therapy is a unique space to explore the parts of you that tend to stay hidden. It is a space to “look beneath the hood” to understand more fully who you are and "why" you are. With this newfound insight, we can explore ways for you to engage more fully in your life and relationships, dig into your sense of purpose, and reconnect with (or discover for the first time) feelings of stillness and joy.

I strive to be a therapist who is challenging and direct without being judgmental; is open-minded and encouraging of my clients to explore options in their lives that may be different than my own or others around them. I am someone who doesn't rush to diagnose and pathologize, but rather seeks to understand. I am not invested in the choices my clients make, I am invested in my clients making choices from a place of wholeheartedness. And specifically, I have a keen understanding of the intricacies of intimacy and sexuality within relationship to oneself and community. As long as we "fail forward" together, we are perfectly imperfect

If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grappling with grief, or carrying the weight of loneliness, guilt, or shame, know that you're not alone. Especially if you identify as Queer and/or BI/POC, navigating these emotions within cultural and familial dynamics can feel like an uphill journey. But you don't have to climb that mountain by yourself. I'm here to offer a warm and compassionate space to feel your emotions without fear or judgment, process attachment and trauma experiences, and uncover patterns rooted in childhood.

Change is hard. Most people don’t like change. Some say it’s human nature. That may be true. At the same time, doing hard things can be incredibly rewarding and worthwhile. It can reward you with improved relationships with your loved ones and a better understanding of yourself. It can relieve you of the pain from a difficult past. It can help you better manage a challenging environment or life transition. You are not alone. Help is here.

You excel in one or more areas of your life, yet you silently struggle with feelings of being unworthy and unlovable. Sometimes you may even feel like an outsider in your own life. Maybe you buy nice things, or go on amazing trips, but for some reason you still don’t feel happy. You may hide behind your work and push people away because you are afraid to let them know who you really are. This is not what you want to be doing but you can’t help it. This is not your fault. You are doing the best you can with the resources you were given. At The Empowerment Opportunity, we will help you tap into different resources within yourself.

Dr. Guz is a clinical psychologist with specialized training in anxiety, depression, mood, and trauma-related disorders. Dr. Guz provides an empathic and safe environment where patients can process their joys and their pains, while moving towards their goals. Dr. Guz believes that each person is inherently worthy, and that in the process of being seen and understood, people are able to build insight and recognize their strengths. In sessions, Dr. Guz will help patients build practical skills to manage stress and address the unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaving that underpin suffering.

People often come to psychotherapy feeling stuck, angry, wound up, or adrift. Beneath the surface are important and unmet needs. By recognizing these, we can start shifting patterns that get in our way and communicate more clearly with others. I work with children, adolescents and adults. My approach is curious, warm, and actively engaged. I draw on my extensive training in psychodynamic and attachment-based interventions, initiating change by understanding the past experiences that shape our reactions and patterns in present-day relationships. I also incorporate emotion regulation skills and mindfulness techniques, as appropriate.

I am a certified Jungian analyst, and I bring my knowledge of psychodynamic therapy to help people deal with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. My goal is to empower my patients on the road to self-insight and self-discovery while giving voice to their everyday needs and concerns. My area of expertise includes careful observation of thoughts, feelings, and unconscious motives so that you can become aware and mindful of your reality and any repeating patterns that keep bringing you pain and suffering.

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.

It can feel daunting to begin therapy. You may know you are struggling with your relationships, work, or personal fulfillment yet it can feel difficult to seek help. In my practice, I will work with you in a safe space to explore and address the difficulties the prevent you from living a fulfilling life. I utilize eclectic approaches including psychodynamic, relational, existential, and attachment-based theories. You can learn more about my practice at www.hattabtherapy.com