Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in New York, NY

Dr. Bosson has a specialty in treatment of anxiety and trauma disorders. She is a Certified Provider of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD and has training commensurate with the certification process for Prolonged Exposure for PTSD. Dr. Bosson also treats Fear of Flying, as well as the spectrum of anxiety disorders, depression, and daily stress management. She is also equipped to assist professionals in performance optimization at work and helps new parents adapt to parenting stress.

Hola! I am a virtual bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose expertise is working with couples and individuals who are desiring to recover trust in their relationship after betrayal/infidelity. I also work with couples who are overwhelmed with the continual conflict and misunderstandings in their relationships. I am spiritual, non-religious and respectful of all faiths and denominations. I am LGBTQAI+ affirming and a proud POC, who is trauma aware and trained in brief therapeutic approaches, including Gottman Method, CBT Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, and Solution & Emotional Focused therapies.

My practice is dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of interpersonal connections, heal from traumatic experiences, and manage anxiety-related challenges. Whether you're struggling with communication issues in your relationships, coping with the aftermath of trauma, or seeking support for anxiety management, I provide a compassionate and evidence-based approach to help you achieve greater well-being and fulfillment.

Jamie Downie LMSW, DBT, CBT, REBT is an experienced mental health professional determined to create a welcoming and productive environment to foster growth for people of all ages and walks of life. Are you feeling like you want to make changes in your life, yet are unsure of how to get there? Do you feel down, anxious, or repetitive patterns of behavior are getting in your way? You may be in need of a safe place to process past trauma, support in understanding and changing unhealthy patterns, healthy coping skills, and/or a gentle push toward your goals. Seeking out therapy can be a great and empowering first step to creating change

My approach to talk therapy is based on identifying and integrating parts of the individual and their experiences to foster self-awareness, practical solutions and advance personal growth. I work with adults on a wide range of challenges from emotion regulation, attachment patterns, grief and interpersonal systems to more clinical issues such as anxiety, depression and trauma related disorders. I have a wide range of experiences that include facilitating group therapy, working with refugee/migrant communities, LGBTQIA clients and individual/family therapy related to substance use disorders and treatment.

Do your emotions overwhelm you? Do they get away from you and lead to behaviors that affect your relationships, career and/or sense of self? Has it been more difficult than usual to manage your worry thoughts or your mood? It can be difficult to build the life you want when strong emotions get in the way. While it might not seem possible now, you CAN rein them in and I’d like to show you how.

Karen believes that there is no one approach that will fit all clients, so she tailors her approach to fit each new person and situation. She strives to provide a gentle and warm experience, ensuring clients are comfortable within the therapy setting and process, believing the most important work is accomplished through the genuine relationship between client and therapist. Karen utilizes an eclectic approach which includes Rogerian, psychoanalytic, schema therapy, REBT, and CBT to help the client better understand their past, their thoughts, and their behaviors with the goal of helping create a fulfilling future for themselves.

As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a queer therapist, I believe that therapy is different for every individual. My passion for understanding people and relationships has always been driven by curiosity. I primarily work with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples and have experience working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse. As a career changer, my previous career in advertising and fashion informs my extensive experience working with clients in the performing arts and other creative fields.

If you are ready to take steps towards changing how you feel and interact with your world, then I am here to support you on your journey. You may feel that something is off, your life is not headed in the direction you want it to go in, or you are stuck. Together, we will explore ways to get you past these barriers so you can feel fulfilled and in control of your life. I will help you tap into your inner strengths to work gently and proactively toward change.

Valerie Janowski is a licensed mental health counselor. Valerie believes anyone can benefit from treatment, including people dealing with relationship issues, job stress, problems affecting their daily functioning, etc. She believes all mental health issues center around difficult emotions and working on identifying healthy ways to cope, as well as developing skills to improve one’s life. Valerie’s goal is to help patients work on bettering themselves. During sessions with Valerie, patients can expect their emotions to always be validated by an impartial, supportive therapeutic partner.

Viviana Martinez, LMHC is an open-minded professional with a deep interest in supportive, genuine connection. Viviana enjoys working with people of all ages and stages. Viviana has worked with young adults in a college setting, as well as families and people in the later stages of life. She has robust experience working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, as well as general life transitions.

Zeenat collaborates with clients to create an affirmative and non-judgmental space for them to explore their lives and the impediments they have experienced and are currently facing. Zeenat uses a trauma informed integrative approach to therapy, utilizing techniques from CBT, Person centered, IFS and mindfulness.

Do you struggle to exist as your authentic self in a society that feels like it isn’t meant for you? Perhaps you feel unheard, or like you must hide certain parts of yourself in order to be accepted by others. Maintaining relationships, achieving goals, and experiencing joy can often feel like an uphill battle in an oppressive world. Yet, advocating for ourselves takes bravery and vulnerability can become a source of strength. In our sessions together, I’ll help you navigate life's challenges, develop practical skills, and embrace profound shifts in perspective.

I am a clinical social worker with over thirty years of experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. My role as your therapist is to compassionately support personal growth, using empirically supported interventions, and providing practical strategies to handle life's many stressors. I provide culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care, and welcome all ages, genders and sexual identities. Curiosity, empathy, and validation of your personal truth are essential components of my practice and I treat my clients as partners in developing their own life solutions and healing process.

I specialize in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of panic disorder, OCD, anxiety, challenging life transitions and depression. Using the integration of cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and relational therapy strategies, I believe successful therapy is achieved in the context of an accepting and supportive relationship. It is in the spirit of this collaborative approach that I coach patients through an effective process of change, addressing problems and symptoms so that patients can achieve change, meaning and value in their lives.

My approach to therapy is to create a safe, supportive environment for my clients. We will work together to help improve your emotional well being through analytic work and building healthy coping techniques. We will collaboratively build a unique treatment plans specific to your needs.

My goal is to listen and help you tackle difficult issues, inform and support you so you can feel empowered, every day. Empathy, constructive listening and feedback are combined with theory to provide established clinical support. Concerns such as anxiety or depression, relationship barriers and sexual concerns, career and money difficulties are all welcome. I want to help you find success and feel good about yourself and all that you invest in.

NY/NJ - Schedule No-Cost Consultation at : www.politepsych.com - I'm a licensed (LMHC, LPC) and Board Certified (NCC) Psychotherapist. I work non-judgmentally with adult individuals and couples seeking growth due to transitional life changes, or simply overall personal improvement. My therapeutic approach is cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused and holistic in nature, focusing on the whole individual and taking into account personal, circumstantial, and social factors. Specifically for couples, my approach is structured and rooted in the Gottman Method.

Beginning therapy can be scary, intimidating, and stressful, but can also make a big difference in your life. There are times we feel stuck, lost, confused, angry, or hurt. Periods when relationships feel like they’re falling apart, life feels aimless, or we feel unhappy and can’t quite pinpoint why. For some this is new, while for others it can be a lifelong struggle. Therapy provides a safe space for processing thoughts and feelings, for exploring the past and its influence over the present, and for risking change. Therapy can help you cope with challenges and make sense of what has happened so you can gather the skills to grow.