Child Therapists in Lower East Side, New York, NY

Browsing through this site is a choice. I congratulate you for taking this step towards finding the support you need and deserve. Life can really be tough; full of twists and turns which may lead to obstacles that are difficult to overcome alone. Sometimes, we may feel stuck, numb and just like we are going through the motions. If you feel like you are on autopilot and want to make positive changes in your thoughts, feelings and actions, you are already headed in right direction! I believe that building trust & listening are key components to therapy. As your therapist, I will provide a warm, safe, nonjudgmental & supportive space.

Finding a therapist that is the right fit for you is a crucial first step to a successful therapeutic experience. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning that I will work collaboratively with you to tune into your struggles, explore new and creative ways to cope, and strengthen your ability to manage your emotional experiences. I believe in using art in conjunction to traditional talk based therapy, as I have seen it provides an alternative way of expressing oneself for children, adolescents, young adults, geriatric clients, and on an inpatient psychiatric unit.

Anxiety, worry and self-doubt are perhaps the most common and widespread challenges faced by children today. From every area of their lives, children face daunting pressures and demands. For those already anxious or vulnerable, these pressures maybe be overwhelming. Already primed for frustration or failure, such children may find navigating key developmental transitions - from childhood to grade school, for example, or from pre-adolescence to the teen years - difficult if not impossible. Parents may have tried other interventions or therapies; but often with little or no success. What's a concerned parent to do?

I work with individuals dealing with life challenges. Issues related to grief, illness, divorce, and its impact on children and the family. In addition, concurrent anxieties, and doubts and challenges coping with family loss and trauma. At times of stress, we will work to support your daily interactions and your inner thoughts to become easier. I have worked with people of all ages, helping them to find greater understanding and alleviate burdens in daily life. My goal is to support the issues you share with me and help you get back to regular life, outside of therapy.

Dr. Tracey Bassett a licensed clinical psychologist who practices on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. She was trained as a child and family therapist focusing on anxiety, mood disorders, school related issues, as well as oppositional and disruptive behaviors in children and adolescents. She specializes in working from a cognitive behavioral approach and has experience with evidence based treatments such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Parent Child Interactional Therapy.

I strive to illuminate your existing strengths and help you to recognize ways to apply these strengths to the areas of your life where you are feeling discouraged or stuck. I will help you to regain your equilibrium, achieve your goals and bring out your best self. I address anxiety/ depression, relationship issues, couples therapy, addictions, weight/eating issues, divorce. I do extensive work with high functioning ambitious adults helping to refine personal goals, push past obstacles and more fully realize potential. I also love working with children, teens and parents.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I specialize in working with young adults and adolescents struggling with symptoms of anxiety and depression. I am solution-focused therapist and highly motivated to help my clients achieve their goals as quickly as possible. My mission is to assist my clients improve their emotional well being, enhance their ability to engage in interpersonal relationships, and to empower them with useful tools.

David Dumais LCSW, CGP is a specialist in group treatment with over 20 years of experience in hospitals, clinics and public schools. He has lectured on adolescent treatment issues nationally in New York, Chicago, New Orleans and San Francisco., and internationally in Germany and Russia. He is the Executive Director of GroupWORKS for Education, a non-profit that brings group therapists into troubled schools to work with teachers and students. David is also on the faculty of the Center for Group Studies.

Psychotherapy is a practice of deep listening and understanding. I help people develop insight into their troubles and look into habitual patterns that may create obstacles to their life goals. Together, we identify these patterns, explore feelings, and put effective coping skills into practice. When working with children, my approach invites the family in. Parent coaching, which involves a neurobiological understanding, and psychodynamic insight are integral. Through play therapy I help children discover ways to communicate their experience. The purpose is to establish a connection that encourages growth and the sense that children have a positive impact in their world.

I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of a range of relational, behavioral, regulatory, and developmental challenges that parents and infants may face in the first few years of life. As a trained parent-infant therapist, I can help parent-infant pairs who have gotten off to a difficult start or who have developed difficulties later.

Clients who seek my services are interested in making measurable quality of life changes. Emotional distress and conflict can create significant obstacles to psychological and overall well-being. Whether a child, an adolescent, adult, or family, conflict can lead to behavioral problems, abuse of alcohol or other substances, difficulty establishing and sustaining close relationships, and a loss of vision or purpose for one's life. Psychotherapy becomes the process from which a person uncovers conflict, explores barriers, identifies options, and pursues paths of change.

I've treated children, adolescents and adults in inpatient psychiatric hospitals since 1994 while maintaining a private practice since 1996. In addition to a graduate degree in clinical psychology, I have had psychoanalytic training, along with a recent certification in global mental health. These have provided me with a unique perspective and skills that allow me to engage with patients in a collaborative relationship with the goal of exploring alternative solutions to difficulties that have persisted in the patient's life.

I am passionate about supporting people who range in age from early childhood through adulthood. My background in child psychology informs my work with adults as well, as I am always considering how a person's developmental path and early relationships have shaped them. In therapy, I strive to bring empathy, warmth, and humor to the process. You can expect me to be curious about and accepting of your experiences as I support you in actively working towards change. I am sensitive to issues related to disability, immigration, and non-traditional forms of family building, and welcome all to my practice.

Self-betterment is an investment that is aligned with self-love and positive reinforcement. I believe that identifying the underlying issues is imperative to effectively manage and increase your resilience against daily stressors. My ultimate goal is to build a trusting client-therapist relationship that will promote change and lead to a positive psychotherapy outcome.

Having worked in a variety of settings, including 15 years in wilderness therapy, I've found that there is something wonderfully inviting about working together in quiet outside spaces (or utilizing teletherapy in these times of Covid-19). Optimally I help clients utilize their individual strength, values and insight to help find a more peaceful state of mind and lifestyle. As human beings we are meant to build meaningful connections, and sadly there are an overwhelming number of deterrents to building those relationships with self, others, community, etc. We can and will tackle those difficulties together.

Searching for and starting with a therapist for yourself or your child can be a daunting and overwhelming process. It doesn't have to be. If you are interested in feeling better about yourself, struggling to change relationship patterns or have a child that needs therapeutic intervention due to divorce or change in family structure or if you are an expectant or new parent in need of support, I can help. Together we will develop a plan for emotional growth in a supportive environment.

Life can present with many ups and downs: from the pressures and stress of day to day life to the challenges inherent in major life transitions. Sarah Kern, LCSW PLLC is a private therapy practice based in New York City and my mission is to help individuals and families navigate the ups and downs of life. By working together to shift patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors, we can achieve growth to flourish in school, work, social relationships and beyond.

I am a New York State licensed and board-certified creative art therapist providing treatment for young people and adults. My approach is strength based, client centered and deeply grounded in the restorative power of the creative process. A strong therapeutic alliance fostered through trust, understanding and collaboration is essential in cultivating positive change. I deeply value the use of art making to facilitate authentic self-expression, increase self-awareness, and promote self-acceptance. “Art is a way of recognizing oneself...” -Louise Bourgeois

I've been waiting for you. You've read countless profiles & visited numerous sites but still haven't found the "right fit". Let me show you how my diverse & rich experience over the past 27 years in the field of mental health & law enforcement has shaped my perspective. I believe that my education, training & lived experience complement my unique insight in listening to your concerns & addressing those needs. Therapy isn't just about a talk session but the integration of the mind, body & spirit.