Therapists in Greenwich Village, New York, NY

I work with clients (individuals and couples) seeking therapeutic support regarding relationship goals, and have specific training in intimacy challenges and how previous experiences affect our current relationships. I bring a sensitive therapeutic approach and utilize various methods to provide my clients with strategies and tools for understanding themselves. I create a safe and supportive space for non-judgmental and reflective growth. I feel that successful therapy involves identifying and bridging gaps between where we are and where we want to be.

Hello! My name is Allegra Negro, and my pronouns are she/they. I have experience working with survivors of sexual trauma, those with childhood trauma, and those who have experienced any form of loss: physical, emotional, relational, etc. I have also worked with attachment, Depression, Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, C-PTSD, LGBTQ+ identities, and couples.

Hi! I'm Hallie. I’m a licensed psychotherapist, sociocultural anthropologist, and community organizer. I weave together my background in community organizing, my training as a therapist, and lessons learned from my own mental health journey to support you to manage stressors, understand thought and behavioral patterns, set healthy boundaries, and learn to regulate your emotions. I'm an EMDR trained clinician and use Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, feminist therapy, and mindfulness and somatic therapies in my practice. In addition to my professional training, I am a certified yoga instructor.

With a background in public service, I have previously served LGBTQIA+ community members, survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence, elders experiencing neglect and abuse, and incarcerated people. Areas of special interest include working with people coming to therapy to address anxiety, histories of trauma, navigating adult industries, managing non-monogamous relationships, & destigmatizing sexuality, BDSM, & kink.

I am a psychotherapist passionate about providing individualized care to adolescents, adults, and couples. I believe therapy should feel safe and be a space where you can explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and concerns relating to race/ethnicity/intersectionality.

Do you feel like you are never quite doing enough? Maybe you feel numb and burnt out but don’t know how to let yourself stop or relax. You may have trouble accessing your emotions, or you notice that you’re often on an emotional rollercoaster that gets in the way of being fully present to your life. If you feel trapped by uncertainty, cycling thoughts, self-criticism, making decisions, intense emotions, relationships, or trauma symptoms - you have come to the right place. My therapeutic process seeks to understand who you are, who you want to be, and how we can tap into your inner wisdom to enact the change you desire.

I believe everyone has their own unique experience in therapy, and that one approach or theory does not fit all. Having said that, I believe the therapeutic relationship is central. We are hurt in relationships, and we are healed in relationships. A therapist's job is to provide an open space so that the client can express thoughts and feelings, and have the experience of being listened to without judgment.

You desire a more fulfilling relationship or sex life. Maybe it is a challenge to directly express your needs and you get stuck in repeating arguments that go nowhere. Perhaps you struggle with loss of passion or experience sexual anxiety. You may wonder how you can ask your partner for better emotional support, appreciation, alone time or good sex. If you're an expat or immigrant, or if you're in an intercultural relationship, you may run up against cultural differences. If you're in a non-traditional or open relationship, maybe you find it a challenge to navigate different values and relationship styles.

There are many reasons we might seek psychotherapy. We might want more or better for ourselves. We may be ready for change but something is stopping us. Perhaps we are grappling with a change, challenge, or uncertainty already upon us. The people I work with face challenges at various life stages, including those related to depression, anxiety, chronic/acute trauma, cultural conflicts, relationships, motherhood, high-pressure academic and work environments, entrepreneurship, and loss.

We are authorized to do business as Q’Lective Therapy, though the official name through the NYS Office of Professions is Intersecting Mental Health Counseling Psychotherapy, PLLC. We are a group of queer, trans & non-binary, neurodivergent therapists who aim to serve our community. We provide accessible mental health care for folks from historically marginalized and oppressed communities. We work with children, adolescents, adults, couples/polycules, families, and groups. We specialize in gender, sexuality, kink, BDSM, non-monogamy, sex work, neurodivergence, trauma, mood disorders, racial identity, and intersectionality.

Are you exploring your gender, sexuality, alternative sexual practices and/or relationship dynamics? Have you tried to heal from your past trauma and been unable to feel more embodied and liberated? Do you find yourself feeling hopeless that you will ever find a sense of belonging or connection with others because your way of engaging in the world or an identity you possess is labeled as “other”? Would you like to live life with greater authenticity, self-compassion, empathy, and self-confidence? Are you looking to dismantle internalized oppression or privilege to be a more accountable partner in creating a more just society?

We all have experienced incredible amounts of hurt. We become a little (or a lot) bit haunted by the experiences we’ve had and learn a million silent and painful lessons about how we should know better, be different, expect less, and avoid real vulnerability. The good part is that thats where therapy comes in. You and I work together to bring attention and understanding to complexities of who you are and what you've learned to endure and exist around. Often this looks like exploring trauma but also it can look like exploring all of the shame and fears that are often in the way of communicating, living, and connecting in the most

I practice therapy because I believe relationships are the most important and powerful part of life. I'm invested in understanding who my clients are, building a relationship in which they feel known, and using that connection as a pathway out of shame. My clients often find common ground with me through unconventionality, humor, an appreciation for complexity, and an intersectional lens. I work with adults, teens, and relationship partners on issues relating to complex trauma, queerness and sexuality, ADHD, disability, and nontraditional and non-monogamous relationships.

I am an EMDR-trained Mental Health Counselor accepting individuals and couples for therapy. I strive to make therapy an affirming, anti-oppressive space by addressing the harmful effects of systemic oppression and exploring what healing means for each individual. I’m experienced with helping people navigate complex trauma, immigrant family dynamics, grief and loss, disordered eating and body image issues, work-related burnout, gender and sexuality exploration, polyamory, and neurodivergence. I am especially committed to supporting those who are part of marginalized communities and love working with other queer Asian Americans.

You've come a long way. You're doing it. You're killing it at work or at school. You always have. But somehow, those old ways of thinking and feeling about yourself have followed despite your successes. At work, and with your friends, it looks like you have it all together. If anything, you're the first to lend a hand to others, even when you are completely running on empty. But something is missing, and its gnawing at you. You don't know what you want or need most of the time. We can figure that out together. We help patients find the permission they need to give themselves in order to live their most full, most authentic lives.

Relationships that make us feel safe, understood and validated are necessary for growth. When we can trust that someone won’t judge us, we’re able to explore all parts of ourselves with them. Together with my clients, we create the safety in our relationship that encourages creativity, curiosity, and healing. With a foundation of trust, we can work on tuning into your needs and giving you the tools to get those needs met. Too often, we receive messages that tell us our experiences and boundaries are not valid. I look forward to challenging these messages together!

You’re ready for better things. Among them, more meaningful relationships where you can be seen for who you truly are, in all your beautiful dimensions, contradictions, and complexity. You haven’t yet had the opportunity, or felt safe enough, to take the lead in your life and often feel compelled to go with the flow, center others, and care for them instead of yourself. Working with me is an opportunity to discover who you really are instead of just playing the part that others’ cast you in.

I have the honor of accompanying fellow LGBTQIA+ individuals of color, especially those moving through life transitions, first-generation undergraduate & graduate students, academics, artists, writers, and those holding intersectional identities rooted in multicultural and interracial families, partnerships, and transcultural and/or adult adoption. In addition, I work with couples as well as poly individuals and ethically/consensually non-monogamous partnerships.

You dread getting out of bed each morning- you feel like you have nothing left to give. You have fantasized about running away at least once this week. You’ve neglected your own needs, and have no time left over for non-work related needs. You haven’t seen your friends or family in weeks. You become overwhelmed when you watch the news, and spend far too much time scrolling through social media. You can’t tell if you are burnt out, depressed or anxious: or all three. You've gotten to a point where you need some help...