Existential Therapists in New York, NY

My approach to talk therapy is based on identifying and integrating parts of the individual and their experiences to foster self-awareness, practical solutions and advance personal growth. I work with adults on a wide range of challenges from emotion regulation, attachment patterns, grief and interpersonal systems to more clinical issues such as anxiety, depression and trauma related disorders. I have a wide range of experiences that include facilitating group therapy, working with refugee/migrant communities, LGBTQIA clients and individual/family therapy related to substance use disorders and treatment.

If you are struggling to succeed in work or school, dealing with anxiety, depression or loneliness, having problems with relationships, therapy can help you get unstuck so that you can feel more in control of your life.  Through cultivating openness, curiosity and warmth, I work to create a safe place for you to explore what is getting in your way, build your confidence, learn how to deal with difficult emotions, and connect to your strengths. My training and work as a health psychologist have awarded me with a deep appreciation of cognitive and physical health to support your journey towards well-being and life balance.

It can be said that selecting a therapist is just as challenging as deciding to enter into treatment. Therefore, this is my pledge to you: I will welcome you into treatment with compassion, professional competence, and a sincere sensitivity to the specific circumstances motivating you to seek therapy at this time. I am committed to providing the best care possible to individuals and couples who are experiencing psychological pain and are seeking treatment for a range of conditions including: intimacy issues, sex addiction, porn addiction, codependency, & relational trauma. I believe that healing can be achieved through connection.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. My focus is on providing a supportive and interactive dialogue with you to remove blocks, build upon strengths and resilience, and foster self-attunement to live more authentically and to attain the personal growth you are seeking. I provide individual therapy to clients of all ages well as comprehensive psychological evaluations. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, school refusal, disruptive behavioral problems, ADHD, chronic medical problems, chronic stress, and difficulties coping with life transitions.

I have been in practice for 18 years and work with a diverse cultural and age group. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship concerns, new and old trauma, existential struggles and medical, surgical and pain conditions. I work with those going through difficult times as well as those who are seeking personal growth and purpose in life. I value understanding people from their experiences in order to provide the tools needed to be comfortable within yourself and to achieve your goals.

I strongly believe in the collaborative nature of therapy - the creative engagement between the client and therapist, working toward a common goal: to help bring a greater sense of well being to you, the client - to your life, your psyche, your body, your relationships, your career, your home. I have a background in film, which makes working with people from the arts a natural fit (though I love to work with clients from all walks of life). Relationship concerns, career concerns, depression, anxiety, existential questioning, trauma, illness, bereavement and addictions are some of the areas in which I have experience.

Entering therapy is a courageous step toward healing and self-realization. I respect the strengths, insight and motivation my clients bring to the therapeutic process. I focus on working collaboratively with each person’s inherent capacity to thrive by making meaning of lived experience and addressing obstacles that inhibit growth. My treatment specialities include depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, career related and relationship issues.

As an existential therapist specializing in OCD, depression, and anxiety, I invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. In our sessions, we'll explore the depth of your existence, including your thoughts, emotions, and being. Together, we'll confront the existential dilemmas that underlie your challenges, uncovering meaning and purpose amidst the chaos. With a compassionate and person-centered approach, I aim to guide you towards greater self-awareness, acceptance, and empowerment. Let's ease our way into a profound exploration of the self, illuminating the path towards healing and wholeness.

With 48 years experience as a therapist in New York, I continue to help people cope with a variety of issues from stress and anxiety to grief and depression, from relationships and intimacy to family dynamics, from trauma and abuse to self-esteem, resentments and forgiveness, from guilt and shame for who we are and what we have done to how we are treated, from parenting issues to feelings of isolation and loneliness, from post-traumatic stress reactions to issues of aging and compassion fatigue. These and other issues have increased for many since Covid.

I believe a person's story is their strength. Our past and present impact our whole being, and it's important to approach this with self-compassion and dignity. I specialize in grief and loss, palliative care and oncology, and chronic mental illness such as depression and anxiety. Together we can explore what affects you, holds true for you, and thoughts and patterns that may no longer serve you. Everyone is unique and our work will be based on your needs from the first session.

I'm a trans, queer, Mexican-American therapist who works from an attuned, responsive, and relationship oriented approach. As all of us have a tendency to get lost in a narrative or storyline, I invite clients to slow down with me and get intimate with their direct experience—the raging emotions in the body, the coming and going of thoughts, the feeling of shaky vulnerability, the rage, the loneliness—honoring it all and creating a safe holding space for these lost emotions, perhaps for the first time ever. In addition to psychotherapy, I offer end-of-life support, and coaching.

Many people believe that post traumatic stress is something they have to learn to live with. This is unfortunate! And untrue. We now have treatments that reduce/ resolve symptoms of PTSD, Complex PTSD, and Combat Trauma. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you resolve past traumas so that you can lead a life that is worth celebrating. Utilizing cutting-edge therapeutic approaches we can not only resolve big traumatic events, but can alter and heal long-standing behavior patterns and negative perceptions that may be interfering with your capacity to experience a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

My specialty is in helping clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relational issues, loss of purpose, and integrating non-ordinary states of consciousness (i.e., psychedelic experiences). I use psychodynamic therapy with an existential-humanistic approach and invite my clients to see their life’s ongoing journey as an endless source of wisdom. Compassion and acceptance are key to my approach to helping with various challenges.

We all experience the same feelings, so why do we sometimes feel so misunderstood? Speaking our emotions is not always considered valuable in the worlds we have to inhabit and yet our desire to connect is one of our most primary urges. I want to join you in finding the language to communicate the wants, needs and boundaries of your experience, and with others. Therapy can be a space to engage with those parts of self truthfully and without judgment.

Working with me, you will experience a warm, collaborative, tailored, safe, social justice-oriented, and strength-based environment. My focus is on working with clients that are facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity struggles, career stress and transition, and existential crisis. I specialize in counseling entrepreneurs and C-Suite executives, clients in the consulting and finance industry, and folx from the queer community.

If you suffer from complex medical issues, pain management, and/or complications related to obesity, Dr. Lachman may be an especially good choice as a psychotherapist. He specializes in Health Psychology and has extensive training and clinical experience working with patients struggling with these and similar problems. In addition, he has been trained in Clinical Geropsychology and to treat patients with symptoms related to traumatic experiences. Internships within various medical settings, including the Palo Alto VA Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has prepared him to identify the proper course of treatment needed for you.

Our one constant in life is change, and for some this can be a difficult and painful truth. I provide therapy focused on supporting you as you navigate grief and loss. Our work together is collaborative in order to build a foundation of peace and healing amongst the obstacles. But most importantly, our work together is completely about you. Together, we will tailor a therapeutic experience to focus on your goals, leaving you with a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

It is often difficult to identify why we are unhappy. It can feel like something has disconnected us from the sense of spontaneous creativity and joy which defines a good life. Instead of freedom and self-determination, we feel trapped and pressured by society's demands, unsatisfying relationships, or feelings that we don't know how to address. I would work with you in therapy to reconnect with your own place of authenticity, power, and creative engagement. To accomplish this, I utilize a collaborative approach including talk therapy, dreamwork, clinical hypnosis, and experiential/body-based methodologies.

It takes courage to contact a psychotherapist. One's deepest thoughts and feelings are often uncomfortable, and making room for them can be difficult. If you’re here, though, you’re ready for a change, and I'm happy to help with that! At my group practice, Zest Counseling, we believe people are wired for growth and healing and that within the security of a trusting relationship, you can learn to honor your most authentic self. We explore whatever you are grappling with, whether it be anxiety, relationship issues, depression, grief, insomnia, or existential questions about the life you want to lead. Nothing is off the table!