Therapists in New York

Parenthood can be an exciting time full of surprises, but also challenges. It can be difficult to navigate perinatal, pregnancy and/or postpartum health while balancing the day-to-day. By fostering an empathetic environment, individuals can safely expand ways to transition into this new stage. I aim to support and empower clients by developing tools, enhancing insight and creating change to thrive.

I am a second-year graduate level intern training as a dance/movement therapist at Sarah Lawrence College. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic approach, which is person-centered, trauma informed, and culturally competent. I utilize dance, movement, evidence-based counseling techniques, and other intersecting art forms to explore each individual’s mind-body connection, integrating social, emotional, cognitive, and physical wellbeing.

My therapy style is grounded in empathy and connection. I believe the relationship between myself and my clients is the foundation and most important component of our work together. My priority is to create a comfortable, non-judgmental and warm environment for my clients to openly express and explore their thoughts and feelings, while processing past experiences. Through a collaborative approach, my goal is to provide my clients with support and professional guidance as we embark on this journey together. I am committed to helping clients find healing through working together and feeling heard and understood.

Alyssa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a range of mental health and/or substance use disorders in both the inpatient psychiatric hospital setting and outpatient mental health setting.

I am an experienced Licensed Master Social Worker, specializing in individual psychotherapy with children, teens and adults with trauma-related disorders, anxiety and depression. My philosophy is to help clients create a more hopeful outlook, as well as finding joy and meaning in the little things in life. As a clinician, I aim to create a safe and comfortable space, where I can work collaboratively with clients to reach their self-identified goals.

I work with individuals ages 22-37 who are struggling with racing thoughts, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, relationship issues, and life transitions. I also help those struggling with prior trauma and PTSD. I help clients disentangle their thoughts, learn to cope with their stressors, improve their self-esteem, and make life transitions. Our work will teach you new coping skills, change your ways of thinking and relating to others, and resolve any past traumatic experiences that might be leaving you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or less connected to yourself or others.

Life, with its inherent challenges, often brings forth pain and suffering, and if you've found your way to this page, you've taken a courageous step toward seeking relief. I commend you for that. As a therapist, my mission is to help you navigate the complexities of your experience, fostering bravery in facing the realities of your situation. Together, we can develop effective strategies to confront pain, fostering a path toward a more fulfilling and empowered life.

Finding the right therapist can be a difficult task. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to share your thoughts and feelings. By listening to and understanding your needs, I will assist in navigating complex issues that are currently preventing you from reaching your goals/ideal self. I have extensive experience in treating adults, adolescents, and children in a variety of settings.

I specialize in working with clients experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, codependency, relationship conflicts. family-of-origin issues, and addiction issues, including substance use, food, pornography, and sex. I provide a welcoming, warm, non-judgemental space for clients to be themselves and feel better. I enjoy helping clients learn healthy relationship skills, emotional regulation, CBT and DBT skills, and inner-child work.

The process of beginning therapy and finding a therapist can feel overwhelming and frightening. I understand and believe those who are starting this process are truly courageous and resourceful. In my experience, I have found having a safe, contained, and trusting environment to share all of one's thoughts, feelings, and experiences can be restorative and healing. Each experience is different and some clients desire short term treatment while others wish for a more long term therapeutic relationship to achieve their goals; I look forward to exploring options and co-creating a safe and productive space with those seeking therapy.

I am a Licensed mental health counselor who offers an open-minded, empathetic perspective, that helps strengthen one's individuality. I have been in the field for about 9 years as a mental health advocate and practitioner and have a passion for working with individuals of all ages/races/communities who are burdened with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and personality disorders. We can work together to create a place where you can focus on your well-being while talking through your life challenges. We will look at the problem patterns preventing you from having the life you want, the love you crave and the desire you miss.

Ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing amidst life's challenges? Let's unlock your inner strengths and navigate through issues like trauma, anxiety, low-self esteem, life transitions, and relational struggles together. I am a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and a National Certified Counselor, committed to fostering empathy and collaboration in therapy. My approach ensures that each session provides a safe and nurturing space for exploration and growth, utilizing an eclectic method tailored to your individual needs.

I view therapy as a collaborative journey. While creating a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic space, I strive to help my clients on their path toward personal growth, well-being, and connection. I have a diverse training background that has equipped me with a deep understanding of the complexities of the human experience, allowing me to customize therapeutic interventions for each client. I provide evidence-based treatment for a variety of problems, including substance use, anxiety, depression, dysfunctional relationship patterns, anger/aggression, trauma/PTSD, sexual behavioral problems, and sleep difficulties, such as insomnia.

I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, generational trauma, domestic violence, and eating disorders, including poor self-esteem, confidence, and body image. I particularly enjoy working with women, the LGBTQIA+ community, trauma survivors, and children/adolescents.

Like many people as of late, you might be reevaluating life. If you came across this page, you're probably looking for an experienced, trained professional to help you process your thoughts and feelings. Now more than ever, people are seeking therapy. Time is valuable. Therapy is an investment of your time and resources in you. Your unique life experiences, cultures, sexuality, and gender identities are just a few of the components that intersect to make you, well, you. Together, we can explore how these intersecting identities and your cognitive-behavioral patterns come together to create your experience and your life.

It is my belief and the foundation of my practice that humans have an innate propensity towards growth. Inevitably though, we come across obstacles and difficult situations blocking us from reaching our full potential. It is my goal as a therapist to help clients identify these roadblocks through careful exploration of the self, and overcome them in order to reach our full potential. We have no “rule book” for life, but therapy provides a safe space to explore our inner and outer worlds, and learn evidence based tools to grow and live a fulfilling life.

I am a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, providing sessions in Spanish and English. I use an individual and dynamic approach to focus on each person's unique needs and life story. My goal is to help the client in the process of healing, to grow strength and resilience, and to find the root problem so that the client has a better understanding of themselves. I have practiced psychotherapy and counseling in the United States and Puerto Rico. My strong background as a licensed psychologist has given me experience in working with multicultural environments and all age groups.

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed and unsure what to do next, it's time to get help. Let's turn your pain and uncertainty into growth you never thought possible. Talking about loss, grief, emotional pain and stress, with the right therapist who is non-judgmental will help you deal with these issues in a healthy way while feeling supported. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.

My therapy sessions are focused on serving as a support and guide to my clients while creating a nonjudgmental setting to allow my clients the ability to express themselves freely. I collaboratively work together with my client in achieving their desired goals. My passion is to help my client recognize their strengths and to promote self-empowerment.