Therapists in New York, NY

If you are a queer and/or trans person of color looking to explore the ways that your intersectional identities shape your life, I may be the right fit for you! I'm interested in working with folks who want to move beyond mainstream, Western narratives of mental health and well-being, and connect with the roots and paths that have forged your unique path. How do we define our "best self", and what societal structures may have impacted that idea? How do we move towards being more comfortable and vulnerable at the expense of shattering lifelong ideas of how we are meant to live?

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).

If you're navigating the complexities of identity, facing anxiety or depression, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself in a world that often feels limiting, you're not alone. My ideal clients are individuals at the intersections of LGBTQ+ identities, racial and cultural backgrounds, facing unique stressors and challenges. They're looking for a space where they're seen, heard, and understood—where their identity is validated and their experiences are acknowledged. They aspire to heal, grow, and find balance in their lives, seeking empowerment to live authentically and fully.

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.

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.

We can all live rewarding, empowered lives. As someone with multiple intersecting identities, I understand the horrific effects of trauma, stigma, and mental/emotional health. I seek to establish a comfortable environment in which we can safely ask questions to help you make empowered decisions while we simultaneously investigate questions of meaning. I never require a client ‘prove’ their identity to me.

People seek psychotherapy for a variety of reasons. Some look to improve their relationships, some want to feel calmer, while others simply want to experience their emotions more fully. I see therapy as a collaborative conversation in which I help you reach your personal goals. I take an individualized approach and try to create a safe space in which you can explore a range of topics in an effort to learn about yourself and make changes as you see helpful. No matter your goal, I will do my best to understand you and help you better understand yourself.

Welcome. I am a New York licensed clinical psychologist and therapist. I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My approach draws upon various clinical theories and techniques, such as psychoanalysis and cognitive behavioral therapy.

"I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood." - Audre Lorde. As people, we have a deep need to be understood, and one of the most profound ways to do this is in a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I work with individuals & couples using a psychodynamic approach. My role is to help you identify your needs and put your inner experience at the center, engaging both mind and body, so that barriers to your well-being can be lifted.

Regardless of your sexual orientation or gender identity—whether you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, non-binary, questioning, or beyond—everyone deserves a safe and affirming space to explore and validate their experiences. You might be grappling with feelings of depression or anxiety, seeking relief and well-being, or longing for supportive connections. My commitment is to offer a compassionate environment where you can freely express yourself. Together, we'll address your unique challenges and aspirations, whether it's finding acceptance, healing past wounds, or fostering deeper connections and self-empowerment.

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 am a psychotherapist passionate about providing individualized care to adolescents, adults, and couples. I believe therapy should feel safe and be a space where you can explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and concerns relating to race/ethnicity/intersectionality.

I am a trauma-informed provider supporting couples and individuals navigating grief/loss, conflict, trauma and transition. I am passionate about supporting folks identifying with neurodiversity (eg. eg. autistic, AuDH, diagnosed with ADHD, etc ). Clients I support often struggle with the impact of stories about who they "should be", questioning, "Do I matter?" or shedding pieces of themselves to create a sense of belonging. Understanding our stories is one of the bravest things we can do. Together we can explore yours, identify your values and strengths, and pursue healing and growth.

Are you experiencing a time in your life where things are not going the way that you would like, but you are unsure what new direction to take? Have you turned to friends and loved ones and still feel lonely or misunderstood? Wanting to be happier is part of the human condition. Each person is the culmination of a lifetime of experiences and challenges; untangling the meaning and significance requires intentional exploration, patience, and compassion. Psychotherapy is one of the most powerful practices available to create healing and transformation. This doesn't have to be a lonely process.

You feel alone, misunderstood and anxious about showing up as your full, authentic self. You feel emotionally disconnected from loved ones because they don’t get you anymore. Or maybe they never did. You find yourself searching for meaning in life while trying to understand who you are and where you belong. You feel lost and terrified. Those around you don’t understand, nor do they see how much you’re struggling. You’ve become good at hiding how you really feel. Sometimes you feel others may be better off without you. You're close to giving up, but you want to make a change. You long to be understood and accepted, and to belong.

At Somatic Freedom Therapy, we know that many people are not able to access the sense of freedom that they deserve! So many people are imprisoned by their pain, suffering and the systems that perpetuate it! Maybe you have noticed that you are not happy; not feeling confident or that fear and worry are stopping you from living the purposeful life that you dream of living. Or perhaps depression is holding up your life goals? Do you wish that you could remain present and feel a sense of aliveness? Have you noticed that you have lost your sense of joy and easeful ability to connect to others with playfulness?

“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 am passionate about relationship dynamics, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, communication and intimacy with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I counsel individuals, couples and moresomes on creative relationship structures such as consensual non-monogamy. I also work extensively with mood related challenges, including anxiety, depression and OCD, as well as career transitions. As a member of the polyamorous, LGBTQ, and burner communities, I share my extensive personal and professional experience with clients.