Music Therapy in New York, NY

As a music psychotherapist I help adults and children connect to their strengths and resources by providing therapy through the lens of music. You or your child may be experiencing depression or anxiety. You may be struggling to cope with trauma or with life transitions such as divorce or loss. I offer compassionate, individualized psychotherapy to help you understand yourself and heal.

There's a therapeutic movement going on that questions the way our culture pathologizes the self. I believe that what gets diagnosed as mental illness is often understood better as an adaptation to adversity that's no longer helpful.

We are moved to seek mental health treatment when traditional methods of self-care are not enough, when life becomes too much to handle on our own. Regardless of your specific issues, we will be exploring the ways in which creativity (especially music) can help you meet the challenges you face. Through our artistic collaboration and talk therapy, we will be able to discover patterns of thought and ways of relating that may be transformed through greater self-knowledge. Being musically talented is not a prerequisite for music therapy, just experience with the immense depth of feeling that music provides.

Congratulations on taking the first step towards your personal goals! Whether you're new to therapy or experienced, I welcome you wherever you are in your journey. I've worked across diverse settings, spanning ages 3 to 105, and I meet you without judgment. In therapy with me, you can expect: a warm and inviting space for your emotions; a space to share your history, culture, and current context and have to be heard and understood; identifying your strengths and areas for change; exploring past experiences, including trauma, and their impact; creating new life approaches based on insights; and positive energy, smiles, and laughter!

I help people feel better and improve their lives with psychotherapy and music therapy. If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction or everyday stress with relationships, work or family. If you want a fluid and creative approach to therapy that helps you go deep to the core of your issues, I can help. I am particularly passionate about working with those who identify as LGBTQIA+, especially trans and GNC folx. In a world full of stigma, with so much pressure to conform to a heteronormative society, being trans or GNC can be an isolating and scary experience. I can help you on your journey to become your true self.

Each family has a different story and unique voice which may have drawn you to music therapy for many reasons. I have expanded my passion to help children and families communicate and grow together as they navigate through life. During each session, I will listen and observe your story, build off of your strengths, and assist in growing life skills and personal relationships. I can utilize musical interventions such as singing, instrumental improvisation, and songwriting while also using verbal processing where necessary, in order to reach personalized goals.

I am a creative arts therapist, trained in Psychological Counseling, Expressive Therapies, and Music Therapy. I have been working with clients in different settings, including inpatient psychiatric care, school, and private practice. I use music, the arts, talk therapies, and mindfulness practices to help my clients deal with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, life transition, grief and loss. Through my empathetic and client-centered counseling programs, I will help you find inner growth, self-awareness, focus and structure in your life.

Therapy can serve as a safe, nurturing, and nonjudgmental space to work through challenges in your everyday life. As a 1.5 generation immigrant, I specialize in working with BIPOC folx, specifically Asian-Americans, young working professionals, and mothers in the pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum period. As a psychotherapist and music therapist, my approach is warm, supportive, and caring. I practice from an attachment-based, psychodynamic, strength-based, and trauma-focused framework utilizing a combination of CBT, DBT, parts work, as well as EMDR, and will tailor my approach based on your needs and goals in therapy.

Our sessions will be focused on you: both where you are in the moment and where you hope to go. My therapeutic approach is to help connect you with your feelings and needs so you can meet your goals.

Welcome! Do you want to work towards a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, emotions, and actions? Are you learning more about your queer identity? If so, Sarah Shulbank-Smith (she/her) works with adults who are going through life changes, deepening self-exploration, processing past experiences, and more. She uses a creative, collaborative, non-judgmental approach to work towards those goals. Sarah encourages clients to bring their full self into the therapy room, including laughter, tears, frustrations, and whatever else may come up.

Hello and welcome! We are meeting here because you are seeking help for yourself or for a loved one. Would you like to live more freely, more authentically, and to have real choices? Is a recent life transition, or an unexpected experience causing you unmanageable stress, anxiety, or pain? Do you struggle in personal or work relationships? Do you wish you felt self-assured or calm most of the time? Might you want to feel more fulfilled and to be able to tap into your inner creativity in ways that feel deeply gratifying? Or, are you a caregiver to someone with a neurodegenerative disease or the parent of a child with special

My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore life’s many challenges. I work from a non-judgemental, affirming, collaborative, trauma-informed, and attachment based lens. I have experience working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues, love addiction, co-dependency, personality disorders, relationship issues, survivors of abusive relationships/trauma bonds, anger, low self-esteem, grief, ADHD, PTSD, and complex PTSD. I believe everyone is unique...therefore, my style is to customize the therapeutic process for each individual.

Do you struggle with physical bodily sensations that control your life? Are feelings of chronic pain or illness, agitation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, or brain fog familiar to you? Or do you feel completely disconnected from your body, feeling numb or struggling to feel anything at all? You may feel as though you do not understand parts of yourself, but I'm here to remind you that you are not broken. You are a human being trying to live a happy, healthy life. From chronic illness to anxiety, depression, and trauma, I focus on mind-body work for providing relief and helping you feel whole again.

My ideal client would like to work on him/herself in order to improve their life in a lively, open dialogue that can be light hearted as well as serious. I take a practical approach to dealing with problems of living. I've had an extensive practice dealing with individuals in all walks of life. My particular focus has been in medical psychology where I've treated patients with various types of heart disease and those suffering from chronic pain. I've also had a career as a musician and enjoy working with those who have strong musical and artistic interests. I've an appointment at Weill Cornell Medical Center for many years.

As a clinician, the therapeutic process is only meaningful and complete with the reciprocity and engagement of those I work with. Each individual is unique and their stories are interwoven with a rich tapestry of diverse emotions. By balancing the abstract, creative, philosophical, and introspective aspects of life with friendliness, compassion, empathy and care, I walk the path with you on your journey toward peace and happiness.

Your anxiety affects everything - your relationships, your sleep, your self-esteem. You're always the good daughter and the hard worker - but it's wearing you down. Slowing down feels impossible and your usual coping skills just aren't working anymore.

My clients usually approach me when they are ready to make a change in their lives. They are experiencing conflicts, inside themselves or with others, and are looking for an empathic, flexible and dynamic clinician to provide support and guidance. Hello, I am Ariel Powell, a Licensed Master of Social Worker in private practice (virtual/telehealth therapy) at KCW Psychological Services. My work has focused on helping individuals with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships (family, platonic, romantic), work-life/school-life balance, and life transitions.

Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.

Do you struggle with challenging emotions or symptoms of trauma? With over 30 years experience working with children, teens and adults, my attachment based approach combines didactic and somatic approaches to best fit the needs of every client. Children need a safe and playful space to work through difficult issues. Expressive arts approaches and DBT methods are effective when words are not enough. My compassionate and down to earth process examines old patterns that no longer serve you as you discover new empowered parts of yourself. We work on concrete tools to address issues such as anxiety, depression, and symptoms of trauma.