Brainspotting Therapists in New York, NY

Our practice is focused on working with adult individuals who need help moving past difficult life events or emotional experiences that keep them stuck and/or vulnerable to depression, anxiety, emotional disconnection, illness, or relationship struggles. We also work with individuals of all cultural backgrounds who have difficulty accessing their emotional world. We help you connect your heat to your heart so that your inner physician can support your healing process.

I like to think of therapy from a Body-Mind-Spirit perspective, a holistic approach that invites all our parts into the healing process, creating opportunities for change and growth. I believe therapy is a way for individuals to connect and access their own wisdom to make the changes for a life that is most inspiring and fulfilling. I combine elements of Western psychotherapy, Neuroscience and Eastern traditions. I draw from 20+ years of meditation, yoga, spirituality, and coaching background as well as extensive training in traditional and psychosensory psychotherapy: IFS, EMDR, Brainspotting, Mindfulness, Havening Technique, CBT

Are you are struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or imposter syndrome? As a psychotherapist and certified Brainspotting consultant, I help performers and creative professionals heal trauma and liberate creativity. Specializing in progressive brain-body therapies at the cutting edge of contemporary care, my somatic approach to therapy restores balance to the nervous system, clearing inner blocks that interfere with visibility, confidence, and authentic self-expression.

For over 20 years, I have worked with a diverse population of adults including those who are HIV+ and with the LGBTQ community. My style is highly empathic and non-judgmental and my approach combines elements from Humanistic and Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing and EFT. I have experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, OCD, chronic illness, eating disorders and those with a history of trauma and PTSD. I have additional training in Brainspotting, an evidence-based form of psychotherapy developed by David Grand, PhD, in 2003 that evolved from EMDR and Somatic Processing.

Alyssa is a relationship and trauma therapist who helps individuals & couples reconnect with themselves and each other through healing complex trauma, grief, chronic anxiety & toxic relationship patterns. I help clients slow down from their busy lives, often clouded by an anxious stream of thoughts or floating numbly with disconnection while over-scheduling to avoid pain. We explore and shift how expectations and circumstances may come at the expense of clarity and fulfillment. We build a safe foundation of connection that promotes communication, growth. healing, passion and joy.

Feeling stuck and suffering in silence is painful. It feels like all of your energy is jammed inside and you are spinning in circles. You yearn for a release. A better way to unleash anxiety, bad memories and hurtful experiences. They are deep inside you and you don't know how to get them out. Shame, guilt, low self esteem, anxiety, depression and hopelessness feels terrible. You know you need deep healing but have no idea how to get there. I can show you a clear path that is within reach. Are your ready to experience fast, powerful and long lasting relief?

Currently accepting new clients in NY, CO, ME and FL via telehealth. It's been an endless search for a therapist who really gets you. Someone who can dive into your problems without making you feel you have to compartmentalize important parts of your life. Someone who can be a safe sounding board whatever comes up.  I want you to know it's ok to show up however you're feeling that day.  It's ok to open up at your own pace.  I will be right here beside you as you discover unique pathways towards resilience, fulfillment and fun.

I work with adults and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma and stressor-related disorders, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and high-risk behaviors such as suicidality and self-harm. I am trained and experienced in successfully delivering evidence-based modalities such as comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) which I am intensely trained in through Behavioral Tech Institute, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I am also a trained practitioner in Brainspotting, a somatic mind-body treatment method.

Certified Brainspotting Therapist specializing in OCD and trauma. I am offering safe and relaxed space, where the goal is to empower my clients to work on their issues but also give my clients concrete healing tools to take home with them and use daily. Tools from evidence based Exposure Response Prevention Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and brain -body therapy of Brainspotting with a successful rate of healing trauma, OCD, anxiety, pain and sport injury trauma to name few.

Let me partner with you so you can: accomplish your most cherished goals; experience your wholeness with peace of mind, body, spirit and emotions; release your negative patterns, fear and stress; energize your decision making and your personal power.

I believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic process. Resolving challenges and life events that have become difficult to manage is the space in which I will meet you, and together, you will collaboratively work towards setting attainable goals while processing and gaining insight into better managing circumstances outside of your control. With experience providing both individualized and group treatment, my service delivery is facilitated from a strength perspective- the heart of sessions being the importance of attunement with the client and the client’s ability to visualize their futures with hopefulness.

You desire a more fulfilling relationship or sex life. Maybe it is a challenge to directly express your needs and you get stuck in repeating arguments that go nowhere. Perhaps you struggle with loss of passion or experience sexual anxiety. You may wonder how you can ask your partner for better emotional support, appreciation, alone time or good sex. If you're an expat or immigrant, or if you're in an intercultural relationship, you may run up against cultural differences. If you're in a non-traditional or open relationship, maybe you find it a challenge to navigate different values and relationship styles.

Most people enter into therapy to gain a better understanding of themselves with the hope of living a better life. This has become a major goal for many due to the aftermath of the pandemic. Are there issues in your life that are causing roadblocks or obstacles that you can’t seem to get past? Are you dealing with battles related to trauma, alcohol and addiction, sexual identity, depression, anxiety, or shame that are setting you off balance? One may have the desire, motivation, and willingness to move forward in their lives, but may need some direction and skills that will help navigate them through these complex experiences.

You’re an woman over 40 who is talented, capable and introspective. Despite your achievements both personally and professionally, you still have nagging feelings of being "not good enough" that gnaw at you with every accomplishment or hurdle. This may show up in your life as perfectionism, overachieving, a deprivation or scarcity mindset, procrastination, anxiety, or multitasking to oblivion. You long to get to the root of these feelings and change that faulty narrative. You’re through with feeling “not good enough” and you're ready to find the right therapist to go on the journey with you to rewrite this narrative.

I help women experiencing anxiety, trauma and burnout find more ease, clarity and calm. If your pregnancy, fertility, or postpartum experience has been tough, if you realize you're burnt out from work stress, parenting, or other life demands, or if you are navigating a difficult transition, a trauma, or hard relationship, I can help. My approach is welcoming, relaxed and honors you as the expert in your own life. Together, we'll unpack your mental load, tend to your emotional needs and build your calming and coping toolkit to last beyond your time in therapy.

Are you struggling with something and need help figuring it out? With patience, humor, empathy and mindfulness, I will work with you in a nonjudgmental, caring and direct way so you can successfully achieve your goals. For over 25 years, I have worked with children and adults with a range of issues, including trauma, at-risk behavior, depression, anxiety, relationship and interpersonal conflict, as well as those struggling with intimacy and sex. I provide a safe space to develop a path toward personal and emotional growth and treat each person with dignity and respect. I also offer co-parenting and therapeutic supervised visitation.

Welcome to our group psychotherapy practice! We are a team of dedicated licensed therapists specializing in anxiety, stress-related issues, and trauma for teenagers and adults. We provide virtual therapy for individual, couples, or family sessions. Our therapists have extensive training and experience with trauma modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Psychedelic Integration therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Coaching, and Neuroscience. Our style is warm and highly interactive. Additionally, we are proud to offer bilingual therapists fluent in Spanish and Russian. We offer Case Consultation for therapists.

You’re a quirky, empathic, sensitive and creative woman who is finally ready to motivate and find meaning, but stuck in a negative spiral and struggling with emotions. Many creative and empathic women struggle with highly sensitive temperaments and appear typical on the outside but often feel like a hot mess and struggle in their relationships, parenting, careers, health. We can’t get rid of emotions, nor do we want to! It’s what makes us human! Anyone can benefit from learning ways to better regulate or express emotions. Anxiety and emotions can suck, which is why you may choose to use food or something else to numb or distract.

Have you ever felt like traditional talk therapy just isn't hitting the mark, even though you've gained some helpful insights along the way? Ready to delve deeper and address root causes of anxiety, overworking, self-doubt, and people pleasing? Brainspotting (BSP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), & Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) offer effective relief without endless talking. Let's break free from old patterns and triggers together.