Therapists in New York, NY

Have you tried traditional talk therapy and find yourself hitting a plateau? Are you experiencing trauma and PTSD due to a break-up, divorce, grief, sexual addiction, infidelity, love addiction, or sexual abuse and wonder if relief will ever be available to you? Perhaps you're curious if the growing field of psychedelic-assisted therapy could help you find the change you are seeking. If so, you've come to the right place. I specialize in helping people find the breakthroughs they desire through an eclectic approach, including trauma-based therapy, somatic parts work, and psychedelic assisted therapy (currently utilizing ketamine).

I imagine you’ve been hard on yourself lately. Thoughts like, “you’re not good enough” or “you should be over this by now,” play on repeat, unchecked. My approach is one focused on self-compassion, the art of reworking internal monologues to respond to yourself in a gentler, more understanding manner. You may not feel ready or deserving of treating yourself more kindly, but I would be honored to hold that warm space for you until you are.

I specialize in working with creative highly sensitive people who deal with depression and anxiety. Together we will process your experiences, change unhelpful narratives, and develop harmony and balance within yourself. I work as witness in helping you develop a more nuanced inner dialogue to move from a place of confusion and disconnection towards self compassion and healing. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, Sex Positive, Spiritually affirming, and work from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, multiculturally sensitive, & intersectional approach towards embodied healing and life empowerment.

As a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst, I am interested in how relationships heal and transform individuals. I work closely with my patients to illuminate areas in which they feel disconnected from others, and then together, we come up with ways to bridge those gaps. I have specialties in work with survivors of incest and sexual abuse, couples counseling and parenting issues, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer adolescents and adults, as well as experience working with dissociation due to trauma.

I am a New York State-licensed Psychologist and a Certified Interpersonal Psychoanalyst. During more than 20 years of counseling, I have developed a unique blend of Interpersonal psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral and mind-body awareness promoting techniques to help patients achieve creative, professional and relational goals, and reduce anxiety and depression. All of us, through adapting to childhood experience, develop limiting fears and blind spots. I can help you to identify blocks to happiness, intimacy and serenity, and to develop new, more satisfying behaviors.

My focus is adults who are struggling with a sexual issue. I want to help people of all kinds; people of all genders, people of all races, people of all sexual orientations (heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual and asexual), people in all kinds of relationships (polyamorous, monogamous) and people with varied ability-levels. I consider myself to be honest, knowledgeable, wise and confident. Additionally, I identify as a deaf Black woman. It should be noted that I lost my hearing as an adult and I wear an implant, thus my communication skills are excellent, and I can hear quite well.

You want emotional intimacy but disappointment and blame distance you. You withdraw or act out sexually to avoid pain? Do romantic obsessions or resentment towards your partner/spouse fuel your inability to connect and feel loved? I reach out from my decades of experience with individuals and couples who are intimacy avoidant and I help resolve your past and present blocks to intimacy by facilitating the examination and change of life-long patterns in my safe office space. My willingness to listen, to observe, to enter your world with a structured understanding is my therapeutic strength that has transferred to online sessions.

I am a Mental Health Counselor, who has a Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Psychology and Advanced Certification in Mental Health Counseling. I offer my clients psychotherapy with an integrative approach, utilizing different theoretical frameworks to individualize a therapeutic plan for every person, group, and couple I work with. I primarily focus on CBT, Person-Centered, DBT, Relational, Psychodynamic, mindfulness, and meditation, but offer other techniques listed below. ​ My own philosophy is based on a holistic approach, so I do not always focus on diagnoses or pathology. However, I do recognize that sometimes it is needed.

I believe everyone's unique identity should be heard, seen, and celebrated. I strive to assist my clients on realizing their own potentials. I am currently a graduate student at Columbia University and practice under the license of a supervisor. I am familiar with the work on depression, anxiety, romantic relationship, career burn-out, imposter syndrome, and maternal stress. I am also comfortable providing couple therapy and family therapy.

I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate, and encouraging environment to assist LGBTQ BIPOC individuals through whatever difficulties they may be confronting. Together we will collaboratively explore tools and strategies that will help you feel better about yourself, have better relationships, and experience more joy. I am a bilingual, bicultural, queer Afro-Latina cis-woman. In my practice, I bring together evidence-informed techniques and a social justice lens.

Avalie Grace Williams brings a fresh, non-intimidating approach to therapy, drawing from not only her clinical knowledge, but life experience as well. She has experience working with young people in schools, as well as experience in community mental health. Avalie Grace's therapeutic approach is rooted in anti-oppressive practice, a strengths-based focus, and is always client-centered. She has a particular ability to connect with adolescents, a group of individuals who are so often misunderstood. She sees and remembers that longing to be heard and to be given the space to make mistakes in a safe environment,.

One of the main reasons people come to therapy is to help manage their anxiety. People who experience anxiety are sensitive to and aware of the energy around them, so they often appreciate my approach to therapy as we dive into the energies they are feeling. When people experience high levels of anxiety, they are frequently in touch with themselves and are able to listen to what their body is telling them.

Life is filled with uncertainty. The journey towards self-discovery and lasting change can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I'm here to guide you through the process of unlocking your potential and creating the life you envision.Drawing from your past experiences – your childhood, family dynamics, and the influence of your journey through school and beyond – we will work together to piece together the puzzle of your life. By understanding the origins of your thoughts and behaviors, we can gain valuable perspective.

“Everything can be taken from us but one thing, the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way” — Viktor Frankl. It is my firm belief that we free ourselves to think and act in new ways when we are willing to embrace the exploration of the self and develop insights into the motivations behind our behavior. We will work together to build a shared understanding of the obstacles that you are facing, whether that means improving your interpersonal relationships, exploring your identity/sexuality/spirituality, strengthening your self esteem, finding motivation and success in your career, navigating overwhelming and traumatic experiences, or identifying maladaptive patterns that may be acting as barriers to the life you want. I offer both short and long term psychotherapy to adolescents and adults seeking assistance with anxiety, mood disorders, mood dysregulation, obsessive thinking, compulsive behavior, ADHD, substance abuse, anger, impulsivity, highly sensitive temperament, and psychoeducation related to psychiatric medication management.

I help individuals who struggle with self-image find acceptance in the therapy room. If you are hoping to work on disordered eating, low self-confidence, or difficulties related to body image - I am here to help! I am also extremely passionate about helping individuals who struggle with intrusive thoughts and challenges related to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

Have you been struggling lately or looking for clarity? No matter what you're dealing with, I'm here to listen. My goal is to help you gain confidence in yourself and gain a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Therapy is a space to get curious about yourself. We can process and understand what has brought you to this point. This will help you make intentional choices to meet your goals. We will discover new ways to reclaim control over your life story.

I am a bilingual (Mandarin) Therapist who has worked with issues related to acculturation, immigration, trauma and identity confusion. I look forward to going on this utterly difficult and beautiful journey with you. Previously, I had a career in the technology field with Google and consulting, and I integrate this experience with my psychology knowledge to create an analytical, yet compassionate space for my clients. I specialize in working with people from diverse backgrounds in individual psychotherapy, and I have expertise working in depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, C-PTSD, and OCD.

There are always opportunities for a new start. My approach to therapy is interactive, evidence based, relational, & motivational. I believe that the quality of the relationship b/w the therapist & client is what is most healing. I also specialize in working w/ people struggling w/ addictions, substance/alcohol misuse, compulsive behaviors /sex & gambling , relationship issues, depression / anxiety disorders, insomnia, OCD, & burnout. I incorporate Mindfulness and Neuroscience into my work. 20 years of directorial experience working w/ people from diverse ethnic, religious, racial, other cultural / social groups, & LGBTQ+.

Updated 3/2/2024: Accepting new clients. While I have been helping people feel better through therapy since 2007, I have found that my work with couples’ communication, parenting, work related stress and divorce have been what a lot of my clients need help with right now.