Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Midtown West, New York, NY

Affirming queer identity is an essential part of my practice as is social justice and liberation from oppressive systems. With a focus on mental health, trauma, and substance use within the LGBTQ community, I work primarily with queer, transgender, and gender non-conforming people of color. Our work together is focused on your needs and goals. Through my background as a writer, I understand the value of a supportive space to explore feelings. In our sessions, you'll find a safe environment for self-expression and personal reflection. From this foundation, insights emerge and growth takes place.

I am a clinical psychologist based in Manhattan and Westchester, New York. I have twenty-five years of experience in the field, and work now in private practice with adults in individual and couples psychotherapy. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, and relationship difficulties, though I have seen and helped a very diverse group of people over the years, many of whom presented with problems that did not fit neatly into any diagnostic category.

It takes strength and bravery to let others witness our suffering and I will honor that in our work together. I want to assist you in this journey by use of empathy, compassion, attunement and humor. I will help you to embrace your current state while also teaching you how to navigate, contain and process feelings. The focus of my work is to empower you to be the best version of yourself.

Are you seeking resilience in uncertain times? My approach to therapy combines psychodynamic training with CBT, finding practical solutions to problems. This means that you and I will work together to find both the "why" of what you bring to therapy (childhood development, history, and social context) and the "what" (how to change what you want to change). I tend to work with high achievers who feel there is something lacking in their personal lives and relationships. I work with adults, as well as adolescents in high school or college/graduate school. I see both individuals and couples who want to make meaningful changes.

Reaching out for help is a sign of inner strength, intelligence, and courage. When inner struggles, confusion, and conflicts recur, go unresolved, or make you feel stuck, it's time to take a step towards finding solutions. Together, we'll explore workable, realistic way for you to change your thinking and behavior patterns so that you can manage your problems and relationships more effectively. You'll start to feel empowered, bringing you increased happiness and satisfaction with life and in your relationships.

Feeling disconnected from oneself can become all too easy in an increasingly fast-paced and interconnected world. I aim to create a warm and non-judgmental space where you can pause from the hustle and bustle and reconnect with yourself and what is most important to you. Processing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, both past and present, can lead to greater self-understanding and help you recover what it means to live your most authentic and joyful life. We all can heal and grow, and together we will work to overcome barriers and develop tools to help you to live the life you want.

Despite the adversity and struggles we face, there’s often a place of hope and light in ourselves that we overlook. Taking the time to prioritize oneself takes strength and presents the opportunity to recognize one’s ability to grow. Together, we can understand and learn how to better manage the barriers that present themselves and that can get in the way of you attaining the quality of life you deserve.

Living with an eating disorder is about yearning to eat without burden, longing to look in the mirror without disgust, wishing to engage in life without the constant battle in your mind. A life of peace and acceptance feels impossible and the more you try to regain control, the more locked in you become. Peace is within reach. Recovery is possible. It’s just may be too hard to do it on your own. There are proven treatments that have been enhanced over decades, designed specifically to conquer eating disorders.

I am a dedicated psychotherapist with master's-level training and a passion for guiding individuals toward emotional wellbeing. As founder of Lagom Healing, I use a CBT approach to help balance to the lives and relationships of my clients. For every client I support identification and daily practice of skills that make a difference. By reframing your innermost thoughts, feelings and actions, I will help you to uncover a new outlook that makes sense for you.

Empathy. Validation. Alliance. Transformation. As a therapist, it is my belief that all these elements must be present for treatment to be successful. They provide the foundation for our work together. Empathy- it is vital that you feel seen, heard, and understood. Validation- I believe that ALL feelings are valid, and I strive to create a safe space for them to emerge and process. Alliance- therapy is most effective when it is a collaboration built on trust and unconditional support. Transformation- whatever you are struggling with, my job is to inspire change and help you transform into the person you want to be.

Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you having relational issues? Have you survived a trauma or scary experience and are looking to heal? I would like to help. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. As a psychotherapist, I work within a supportive relational framework and incorporate varied behavioral modalities. My therapeutic approach is warm, empathetic, and validating. I believe that healing only occurs within a safe therapeutic relationship. We can work together to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms and continue the journey to well being.

Feeling disconnected from oneself can become all too easy in an increasingly fast-paced and interconnected world. I aim to create a warm and non-judgmental space where you can pause from the hustle and bustle and reconnect with yourself and what is most important to you. Processing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, both past and present, can lead to greater self-understanding and help you recover what it means to live your most authentic and joyful life. We all can heal and grow, and together we will work to overcome barriers and develop tools to help you to live the life you want.

Dr. Merling has been in private practice since 1997 and is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai. Dr. Merling is a general practitioner who treats individuals and couples seeking help for a wide range of mental health problems. His expertise is in the integration of cognitive-behavioral therapy with more exploratory, insight-oriented approaches. Areas of specialty include: Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders, Depression and Anxiety and LGBTQ issues.

We offer services across the lifespan, including children (6-12 yrs), adolescence (13-19 yrs), and adults (20-65 yrs). We help stabilize emotions and improve mood, while reducing anxiety so you can engage situations more fully. Learn to shift unhealthy thinking patterns, reduce stress, navigate transitions, improve coping skills or address relationship and family issues. We also work with clients who have ADHD or autism. We help empower you to live life more fully.

Psychotherapy can help you achieve relief in overcoming the concerns that life brings. My practice specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), and trauma-focused therapies (EMDR, CPT, PE), which have been shown to help clients achieve lasting success within a short timeframe. Whether you have a concern related to work, family or personal matters, or have a specific issue related to stress, trauma, anxiety, or depression, I am available to discuss options for therapy that can meet your needs.

If you have found yourself in a difficult season of life, know you’re not alone. Life can feel overwhelming while carrying the weight of emotions, trauma, relationship stress or working through significant life changes. No matter what season you’re in, I’d love to sit with you. I will meet you where you are without judgment while integrating empathy, humor, and warmth into our sessions. I believe you have everything you need to work through your challenges, and together we can work to identify and elicit your innate skills and strengths. I hope to create a safe and nurturing space for you to explore your experiences and emotions.

Hi there, I'm Alexa and I'm glad you're here! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor passionate about helping clients through anxiety, attachment and relationship issues, as well as LGBTQIA+ issues in adolescents and young adults. I have cultivated clinical experience in various settings with many populations, including a college crisis center, emergency foster care, and psychiatric residential centers, before landing in private practice.

Hello! I help individuals from all walks of life with a variety of concerns. I help individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and alcohol concerns, grief and loss, relationship issues, obsessive compulsive disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Their goals might be practical, or more theoretical, and I often incorporate elements from my background in philosophy and music studies to help understand how concepts can help with healing. My clients want to find inner peace, and we explore different modalities to get there together.

No matter what life stage you’re in, together, we will work through symptoms of anxiety and depression, explore and strengthen interpersonal relationships and attachment, and work on self-esteem. Many of my clients also seek therapy during difficult transitions or when it feels like something is just not working in life. My goal is to help clients gain insight and become more in touch with their thoughts and feelings while learning new ways to cope even with the uncomfortable ones. I create a safe space where you can gain deeper insight into barriers getting in the way of living a more satisfying life.