Therapists in New York, NY

Are you exploring your relationship to gender, sexuality, or ways of being in relationship to yourself and others? Do you find yourself feeling disconnected or “othered” by your unique ways of, and desire to, show up or engage in this world? Are you interested in feeling more attuned to your unique body-mind and embodying a more genuine, compassionate, and authentic self? If you answered yes to any of those questions, we may work really well together! My name is Meredith and I am a queer, nonbinary, and neurodivergent therapist.

I will provide a safe space for therapy utilizing cultural humility and person centered practices. I always take time to get to know clients and uses an approach that is well suited to their need. I will both challenge my clients and affirm them to help build insight and uncover ongoing patterns that are impacting their lives.

I now have the option for all my clients to use their insurance regardless of if I am in-network. All you pay is your co-pay! The rest is handled for you. (Click my website link to check eligibility.)

I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem. I specialize in helping people who are navigating difficult life transitions and looking to gain insight about their emotions, relationship patterns, and personal history. My style is warm, engaged, and collaborative rather than one-sided. I integrate techniques from evidence-based practices of somatic psychotherapy, parts work, DBT, and cognitive-behavioral therapy to help you find new skills to handle your challenges.

ONLY OFFERING VIRTUAL SESSIONS RIGHT NOW: Maybe things aren’t working out the way you want or expected them to, and you don’t know how to make changes that will stick. What’s getting in the way? Are you having difficulty communicating and navigating intimacy issues with your partner; tolerating intense feelings or moods; reconciling a traumatic history? Whether it be in our loves or careers, parenting, facing illness and loss, or just watching ourselves and our partners age — all too often, in the midst of this complex and busy life, we find ourselves wondering: what do I do now? How do I best respond?

Do you feel stuck, despite being highly self-aware? Have you tried talk therapy before and it felt nice to vent, but it didn’t really create the transformation or deep healing and relief from anxiety you were looking for? I help millennial women like you by using a holistic approach to therapy. I combine EMDR therapy, art therapy, IFS therapy and somatic practices like nervous system regulation to heal at the root of your issues, discover what you want out of life, and create lasting changes. I also offer EMDR Intensives for those who want to heal NOW and don't want to spend months or even years in the traditional therapy model.

I believe that therapy works best when it helps us get in touch with things we're not aware of and don't want to be aware of. We are all motivated to avoid painful thoughts, feelings, and memories. But along with that lack of awareness comes confusion, isolation, and the inability to act to improve our lives. In our work, we will strive together to figure out what you are unable to think about and feel, and then work through what we discover in a safe and supportive environment. This work can be very difficult, but its difficulty is also a measure of how important and life-changing it can be.

I have a passion for helping adults, teens, and children heal from trauma. Whether you're struggling with a complex trauma history or navigating through a stressful life event, I work alongside my clients to help them navigate challenging experiences, overwhelming emotions, and confusing relationship dynamics (in families or with partners). My clinical focus and passion is working with clients navigating intimate partner violence, family violence, sexual assault, abuse as a child, and other complex traumas. In recent years, I've also developed a specialty in working with parents of children with special needs.

I am a clinical social worker trained in Gestalt Therapy, which offers a holistic and existential approach to understanding human experience. I conduct therapy in French (fluently) and English. I am trained in Insight Meditation and mindfulness, which can help you cope with difficult emotions and life stresses. I am experienced with trauma, issues of loss, depression, belonging and separateness, and life transitions. I believe we have what we need in our bodies, minds and souls to heal from past wounds, cope with present problems, and shape a life according to our deepest needs and wishes.

I utilize a warm, authentic, empathetic style and work collaboratively with clients. In my clinical work, I aim to create a safe and judgment-free space that encourages vulnerability and facilitates the development of greater insight, self-acceptance, and self-awareness.

Are you on the verge of divorce or suffering from the aftermath of infidelity or high levels of constant conflict and disconnection? Are you no longer willing to tolerate never-ending arguments or days of silence? Perhaps you are ready to save your marriage or maybe you have doubts about staying together, but a part of you is not ready to leave. Couples Counseling or Couples Intensive may be the best emergency intervention, if you are not feeling happy, if you want to repair and rebuild trust and connection, move from anger and hurt, work through resentment, heal past experiences and get unstuck from a toxic relationship cycle.

I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds with various concerns including depression, trauma, anxiety, discrimination, ADHD, body image concerns, and life adjustments.

I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.

Many of my clients appreciate my personable approach to treatment. While I have a respect for the application of theory to practice, I do not apply a one size fits all approach that is tethered to one idea. I believe treatment is a creative process. Through this creative process we collaborate to work towards developing new insights that inform change. I believe treatment is most effective when we not only observe the challenges, symptoms or problems that bring you to therapy but also your strengths. Through this process we develop a plan that is more tailored for you.

Contact me if you are struggling with relationship difficulties, sex, sexuality concerns, trauma, losses of loved ones, ADHD, depression or anxiety. I will help you better understand and accept yourself, and use your own insights and strengths to change and grow. I am also passionate about working with individuals, families and groups with cross-cultural/immigration background. Coming to United States as an international student myself, I deeply understand the challenges in the international community, the painful process of loss and separation from home countries, and difficulties to fit in due to language and cultural barriers.

I am skilled at helping people navigate a variety of challenges. Anxiety is my specialty. Whether it’s a constant background feeling, social anxiety, or a sense of being an “imposter,” who will inevitably be discovered, I can help you. I also work with people struggling with life transitions and those who struggle with depression. No matter what challenges you are facing, the big picture is always composed of many little components. We’ll tackle those one by one, until the big picture looks very different from where it started.

Do you or a family member need help working through a difficult life transition? Maybe you sense this will require some changes in how you handle things. My patients are people seeking self-knowledge and wanting to make the most of life. They have begun to see patterns and obstacles they want to address in a depth-oriented psychotherapy relationship with someone who is highly qualified and very experienced.

Life is an ongoing process, and there are myriad of ups and downs. We all struggle in our lives with a different level of anxiety, fear, sadness, and shame. Whatever challenges that you are facing right now, you deserved to be understood with kindness and acceptance. Psychotherapy is a safe place for you to listen and explore yourself. While it can be hard to take the first step, I am here to assist you in finding paths on your journey of discovery.

As an individual or couple's/marital specialist, I help patients learn the ironic concept of "tolerating intimacy" and in so doing, get and enjoy the personal relationship you want and... deserve. Did show for CABLEVISION called 'WHY COUPLES FIGHT/TOLERATING INTIMACY"... Also, new article written: 'Body-Mind Strategies for Dealing with Anxiety and Depression' www.psychotherapistsnyc.com/20130421.asp Facilitator New York Disaster Counseling Coalition "Renewing Relationships" couples weekend communication workshop, with focus on resliency building, communication skills, listening and empathy.