Therapists in East Village, New York, NY

Life is hard. It is also vibrant, amazing, funny and unpredictable. Is it any wonder we all need help navigating sometimes? You don’t have to do this alone. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families and teens handle life’s transitions and challenges. Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, like you’re out of step with your peers, children or partner- I can help.

We all get stuck at times. Reaching out for help can be the first step towards positive change. Recognizing dissatisfaction with an aspect of your life, or that solutions you've tried are not working, creates opportunity to allow in other perspectives. Problems can feel immense, and grow in isolation; conversely, talking with a therapist can shed light, open up unseen possibilities and diminish problems. Whether you're struggling with relationship or work struggles, identity issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, or other life issues, therapy can help you build more meaning, balance, and ability to handle life's challenges.

I believe therapy can help individuals harness their strengths and improve coping around challenging feelings and experiences; such as a new cancer diagnosis, chronic illness, terminal illness, grief, anxiety, stress, caregiver issues, life transitions and relationship issues. At a time when you might feel disoriented, stuck or uncertain about how to move forward, I can work with you to explore any potential barriers and identify pathways for growth. To facilitate your navigation, I strive to create an environment that feels safe and free from judgment, where you can feel seen and heard.

You may be wondering what your last relationship has taught you. You may feel like your current job or school has you stuck. Maybe you're in the process of coming out, in the myriad of ways that means, and you're looking for help to process it. Maybe I can help. You are the *expert in your own life* and we will be co-creating this healing space, the therapeutic alliance.

Do you feel like you've achieved some success in your education or career yet still find yourself struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, intimate relationships, cultural identity, substance use, or wanting to connect with your innermost desires? These things can often make people feel empty, lost, or unfulfilled. Therapists at Vivid World Psychology are dedicated to providing quality services to each individual, family, and couple that comes to our practice and helping them effectively resolve their problems, so they can build a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained specifically as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I am easy to talk to and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.

Everyone deserves an opportunity for growth. The therapeutic relationship is a trusting process. I use empathy, humor, and positive regard to create a safe space to discuss distress people experience throughout the course of life. I encourage my clients to identify and focus on the things they can control when dealing with depression and anxiety. Change is challenging and often unavoidable. I work with adults (over age 21) who are looking to overcome fears and struggles by helping them learn effective ways to cope and set and maintain boundaries. My goal is to guide individuals on the road to healing, empowerment, and success.

In times of uncertainty do you find it difficult to manage? Are you interested in discovering new ways of seeing and experiencing yourself? Do you feel resigned to your choices and options? Are you trying to find a different way to understand yourself; how you relate to others while building compassion for yourself and deepening your connections? Through the lens of liberation-based healing practices, I will assist with a process of validation, reflection, and questioning so that you can gain insight, feel more emotionally connected in your life. My approach is directive, people-centered, creative and supportive.

My mission as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is to empower individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. With diverse experiences, I've assisted clients in navigating various challenges, witnessing the transformative impact of talk therapy. Being part of clients' journeys towards positive change fills me with pride and reinforces my commitment to helping them lead fulfilling lives.