Therapists in New York, NY

Twila Are you falling apart? Or did you try to put yourself back together and have left over pieces? Either way may make you feel vulnerable . It can be uncomfortable, unsettling, and anxiety-provoking. I’m more of a holistic counselor which means I am not quick to assume you need medicine. That might mean we talk about food, sleep, spirituality, mindfulness, music, and moving your body.

I am presently accepting new clients for Parent Coaching only. I presently offer Attachment Parenting Coaching for individuals, couples, and ex's who are co-parenting in separate households. I also work with parents of estranged teenage and adult children to help them negotiate the distance in the relationship in ways that promote healing. My approach to working with parents is supportive, nonjudgmental, and includes hands on attachment based parenting strategies. Attachment Parenting creates structure and trust while bringing the child closer to the parent in an age appropriate way. All my therapy and coaching is offered online.

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. Footprints 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.

The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in a mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in life.

I provide Body/Mind/Spirit Trauma Resolution tx that facilitates emotional & physiological healing, empowering clients to learn self compassion as they rewrite their life narrative. We often move through our old stories that influence our present. As an experienced practitioner of Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Psychodrama, I use body based action methods to bring clients into the heart of their stories. SE brings awareness to the connection between sensations and affect to free up the tangles in the nervous system caused by traumatic events that can result in living out of alignment with our true nature.

I work with children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression and stress reduction, as well as other psychiatric disorders. Methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), meditation, expressive art, play therapy and animal assisted therapy. I have 2 dogs. Dogs are available by appointment only. I also work with individuals with chronic pain. (One dog is a Rescue with 3 legs TRI )

I am a Mental Health Counselor with an empathic demeanor allowing others to feel comfortable. I am educated in cognitive behavioral therapy, evidence-based programs focused on social emotional learning and play therapy. I have experience working with children and adolescents, parents, and adults. As a therapist I practice psychoanalytic orientation, finding the “root of the problem”. I also practice the importance of living in the now, empowering clients to focus on their strengths.

The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it is my greatest passion in life.

We believe you are worthy of all you desire. It takes courage to examine your life, struggles, and identity on a deeper level in order to live in a way that makes you feel whole. Thompson Counseling Services was founded to help people find providers and not get stuck on a waiting list! Our experienced team will help you uncover the strength and motivation you need to make real change. Choosing a therapist that makes you feel seen, accepted and safe is key to getting the most out of therapy. Get the direction and support you need to make the changes you want.