Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

Psychotherapy is an active and collaborative process that improves lives by diminishing symptoms and improving mood, and also by helping people achieve fulfillment and derive pleasure from relationships and work. I am a Clinical Psychologist and certified psychoanalyst with 16 years of experience in psychotherapy. I work interpersonally and eclectically, creating an accepting and-when appropriate-challenging atmosphere so that you can make the changes you want in your life.

My philosophy in all of my work focuses on nourishing and enhancing development. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialty in neuropsychology and over 16 years of experience. I have particular expertise in consultation, assessment, and educational and treatment planning. I use a strength-based approach to optimize success. By helping an individual and their family understand the origin of their difficulties, together we work collaboratively to develop a personalized and comprehensive plan that meets their unique needs.

Allow your creative and playful self to guide you in your process of self-discovery. If you are ready to make some changes, first be curious about your thoughts, emotions and behavior. Learning to express yourself without judgment will give you new perspectives. Anxiety, life transitions, coping skills and self-regulation are issues that can be helped with therapy. If you have past traumas that still affect you, expressive therapies can help release what the body has held on to...sometimes therapy needs to include both verbal and non-verbal means to be effective.

I believe life can get better. My style is active and emotionally connected, always respectful of the client's concerns, whether working with adults, children, or teens. My training helps me see the "big picture," but my skills include the flexibility to focus on concrete issues. Problems are quickly identified, because therapy does not have to last for years. Yet, many clients find value in examining life over the long term, within a warm, accepting therapeutic relationship, colored by directness, honesty, and humor.

In therapy it is important to create a safe setting where people can work to feel comfortable within themselves and figure out how they want to pursue their goals. I have many years of experience in clinical practice in community clinics, learning disorder units, psychiatric hospitals and private settings. My areas of treatment specialization include: anxiety, depression, family issues, learning disabilities, ADD, and trauma. Children, teens, and adults as well as seniors are welcome.

My practice is for those who are looking for a safe and affirming space to search for solutions to life’s challenges. To me, there can never be a one-size-fits-all approach to humans, and therapy should be uniquely tailored to individual history, needs, and goals. Together, we will take a closer look at the interplay of forces and experiences that shaped your sense of self. We will look for the root causes of your challenges, untangle lasting negative patterns and zero in on your unique strengths. Together, we can tackle the feelings of worthlessness, disconnection, loneliness, guilt, and grief.

Welcome. I'm here to help and offer a compassionate, strength-based, and solution-focused approach. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety disorders, encopresis, and enuresis using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I’ll help you change unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns. I am available to teach you strategies to effectively manage your symptoms and address executive functioning weaknesses. My genuine passion and my creative approach have proven effective in engaging children and adults in therapy. I can help you develop skills that will foster a more harmonious home environment and promote lasting, positive change.

I believe in the inherent well being of all of my patients and clients. I am looking forward to connecting with clients on this platform who are ready to explore possibilities, transversing across gender, sexual orientation, and all other identity markers (Sanskrit term: samskaras) which encompass our internal mapping of experience. I am passionate about witnessing my clients step forward into deeper and more expansive embodiment and joy on a daily basis. My clients are dedicated to their own curiosity and unfoldment. My clients will be able to access deep healing on multiple levels as well as vital life coaching through this portal

Life is full of abundant opportunities that are within your reach. However, there are times when it can feel as though you are watching the world go by from a passenger seat - perhaps you find yourself not acting in your own self-interest or are overloaded by the noise of a cluttered mind. In these moments, it can feel challenging to regain a sense of self and select the most fulfilling path forward. I invite you to co-create a space of holistic healing that fosters self-exploration, allowing you to feel more at home in your mind and body, and continue forward from a place of authenticity and empowerment.

David Gottesfeld (www.davidgottesfeld.com) is a Licensed Psychologist in private practice since 1991, with offices in Manhattan and White Plains, New York. Dr. Gottesfeld is also an Adjunct Professor at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology teaching the Practicum in Child Assessment. He specializes in comprehensive Psycho-Educational Testing and Neuropsychological Testing, as well as child, adolescent, and adult psychotherapy. He is recognized as an expert in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults and is skilled in the process of securing extended time and other test accommodations on the ISEE, PSAT, SAT, SAT2, or ACT.

Are you showing up in the world as the true you? Do you trust your higher self? If these questions resonate for you, Doctor Pre is the healer your soul needs. As a complex and intergenerational trauma expert, reiki master energy healer and natural born spiritual medium, her goal is to help her clients heal holistically from emotional wounds, transform pain into purpose, reclaim their power, raise their vibrational frequency and evolve into the most authentic and realized versions of themselves. She is dedicated to helping individuals evolve, flourish, heal at the energetic level, vibrate higher and awaken the holistic healer within.

I strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment that will allow clients to comfortably explore patterns in their behavior, thoughts and relationships that may be causing pain or creating blockages. Many of us have a story that we tell ourselves that explains how we have developed into the person that we are today, but often these narratives may be inaccurate and may be preventing growth or prolonging suffering. I believe that therapy provides a non-judgmental place to interrogate these narratives and gain insight into how these beliefs might impacting our lives.

I am a bilingual bicultural licensed clinical social worker fluent in English and Spanish with background in psychodynamic psychotherapy and school-based/school-linked mental health services. I have 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults across a variety of settings (in-home, schools, clinics). My work has focused on issues such as depression/anxiety, PTSD, grief, women’s issues, multicultural identity issues, interpersonal difficulties, (ADHD),conduct disorder, autism, intellectual disability, life transitions and trauma.

I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.

We often need support in facing changes and challenges in our everyday life. As a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist, I work collaboratively, individualizing my treatment approach to reach your personal goals. Our work may focus on enhancing coping and communication skills; parenting concerns; stress reduction; understanding and improving relationships with significant others and learning how best to utilize your strengths to greater effectiveness.

In my practice, I aim to create a comfortable space within which to explore emotional, interpersonal, and behavioral difficulties. I work with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. Through a collaborative process, I help patients discover connections between problematic patterns of thinking and relating, and the ongoing challenges they face. These connections – between thoughts and feelings, past and present, internal experience and external situations – can help a person think in new ways, generating possibilities for growth and change.

I have a general practice and have experience and interest in treating a variety of issues including relationship problems, sexual difficulties, symptoms of anxiety and depression, problems with occupational performance, work-related stress, and career advancement, gay and lesbian issues, helping individuals maintain recovery from substance abuse, personality disorders, and anger management.

I am an actively engaged therapist with more than thirty five years experience with young adults, adults, older adults (Medicare accepted), children, adolescents and their parents. I do short term as well as long term intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy(relational/interpersonal). I assist people with Interpersonal concerns, internal conflicts, phase of life issues, resolution of trauma and loss, anxiety and depression, and parenting concerns.

I create a safe and supportive environment where you can openly discuss your concerns and we can identify ways to enact positive change and enhance your inner strengths. Coming from a holistic, strength based perspective, I utilize relational psychotherapy along with behavioral techniques such as CBT and mindfulness.