Couples Counseling Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

“I’m so sad.” “I’m stuck.” “I’m lonely.” “I hate my life.” “I’m nervous about everything.” If these sentiments sound familiar, you have just taken the first step toward change. I have specialized training in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. I have unique experience in treating men and women with relationship issues as well as those contemplating, or in the process of, divorce. I have worked extensively with religiously observant individuals of the Catholic and Jewish faith, negotiating the tension between modern contemporary life and religious practice.

I've been practicing since 2003. My approach is to guide people beyond their immediate struggles by helping them understand themselves better and by tapping into their natural abilities to help themselves overcome challenges. My insight-oriented approach helps clients get to the root of what is troubling them and relieves their symptoms.

Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalist. License as a NYC Psychoanalyst. Member of Peruvian Psychoanalytic Society, Peruvian Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents. Member of Latinoamerican Federation of Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis Associations. Member of International Psychoanalytic Asociation (IPA) from London. Member of Contemporary Freudian Society ( CFS) in NYC.

I specialize in Grief and Loss Counseling, in traumatic, non traumatic loss and bereavement. My credentials include National Certification in Thanatology which addresses Death, Dying and Bereavement. Sixty percent of my practice involves counseling on issues of grief, bereavement, mourning related to relationship and the death of a loved one, miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion. The remaining 40% of my time is devoted to issues of loss such as separation, divorce, relationship expectations and disappointments, childhood neglect and abuse, trauma, aging and other ambiguous losses. You will have a safe place to bring your pain, your secrets, your thoughts and feelings.

Are you struggling with interpersonal problems that have to do with work or with intimate relationships? Do you feel stuck with ongoing, unrewarding self defeating thoughts and actions? I'd like to help you move forward. Though it is important to understand why you are where you are, it is more important to move from that frustrating place into a more happy and self gratified life.

I am a clinical psychologist with many years of experience working with varied populations. I work with adults of all ages, ranging from young adults to elderly who struggle with depression, anxiety, caregiver burnout, adjustment to parenthood/retirement, fertility concerns, and relationship issues. I am familiar with and enjoy working with people from different racial and cultural backgrounds, including those who have faced immigration issues and difficulties adapting to American society. I modify treatment based on people's individualities and unique needs. My integrative approach incorporates techniques from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness therapies.

I enjoy working with adults struggling with a compulsive relationship with substance abuse and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Frequently, traumatic incidents can evolve into personality disorders resulting in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, In addition, dysfunctional behavior both in the workplace and relationships can be a. focus of Working with the past as it informs the present is crucial in supportive and insight oriented treatment.. Teletherapy is the mode of treatment with attention issues around covid-19

I am a contemporary psychoanalytic/psychodynamic psychotherapist. Psychoanalytically trained therapists are caring, empathic people who really listen and respond. I will listen with the deepest empathy. I'll actively help you resolve painful emotions and conflicts, and we'll work together to find long-lasting solutions to what troubles your heart and mind. In the unique bond that forms in a truly therapeutic relationship, we'll embark on an important journey, exploring your conscious and unconscious feelings and thoughts, always linking past to present in order to resolve conflict and pain so you can live your life to its fullest.

As a clinical psychologist, I meet my patients exactly where they are. We work together to bring about symptom relief from the issues that have led them to therapy; to change longstanding negative patterns which continue to get in the way. The goal is to create and sustain a happier, meaningful and more fulfilling life. I have worked in many NYC hospitals including Mt. Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, as well as a fellowship at the William Alanson White Institute. Using an eclectic approach, I practice cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and psychoanalytic techniques to tailor treatment to each individual's needs.

As a psychotherapist for more than 30 years, I have seen how people get in their own way and prevent themselves from living the lives they want. I specialize in working on the issues and conflicts between adult children and their parents. I also work with individuals who have trouble in relationships with partners, children, friends, bosses. I focus on helping people to become more comfortable with themselves and with their own thoughts and feelings and with the way others feel about them. I have a special interest in working with parenting, couple and workplace issues.

Hi and thanks for taking a look at my profile. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially since most of us are doing so during a time of stress or crisis. My approach to therapy is very relational and experiential. I believe that healing and transformation can happen only in the context of a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. It's a huge step to reach out to a therapist for help. I hope I can make it as easy as possible for you and look forward to talking further to see if we're a good therapy match.

I'm a clinical psychologist with almost 30 years experience. I work with adults in individual and couple/marital therapy. Psychotherapy is an interactive process. Together we'll address current problems and examine the underlying causes. You'll probably feel better relatively quickly, but change takes time, and its best to give yourself a chance to make lasting changes. My style is interactive and exploratory. website: ronaviram.com

Everyone can benefit from having someone to talk to in a safe and comfortable environment. Difficulties with life are universal, whether one struggles with work, career direction, addiction, relationships, communication, sexuality, discovering and pursuing one's interests and passions, creating and following through with goals, weight and body issues, self esteem, anxiety or depression. Our friends and family may have good intentions (though not always); usually, they are biased or may want to shift the conversation to talk about themselves. Therapy is a special opportunity to focus on oneself and have the support, attention and incisiveness of a trained individual.

I am a bilingual bicultural licensed clinical social worker fluent in English and Spanish with background in psychodynamic psychotherapy and school-based/school-linked mental health services. I have 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults across a variety of settings (in-home, schools, clinics). My work has focused on issues such as depression/anxiety, PTSD, grief, women’s issues, multicultural identity issues, interpersonal difficulties, (ADHD),conduct disorder, autism, intellectual disability, life transitions and trauma.

There is no simple formula for helping people but there are necessary elements: an atmosphere of safety and respect, and openess to and curiosity about the uniqueness of each person. Therapy is essentially a series of conversations in which you and I create meaningful solutions to problems and difficulties in living. The opportunity provided by therapy for greater self awareness allows people to stop self defeating behavior and destructive patterns of living and to get on with making the best use of their time and talents.

I am a seasoned psychotherapist providing dedicated treatment for over twenty-five years to both individuals and couples. My goal is to provide safe, affirming, and experienced guidance actively addressing concerns related to relationship conflict and distress, anxiety and depression, and complicated grief and loss. Psychotherapy can also be a powerful and healing experience in transforming relational trauma and adverse childhood attachment experiences.

Currently screening for two gay men support groups. In a city like New York, it is easy to feel lost. Anything from career hurdles to relationship stress can make one feel that they have lost their personal compass. It is our goal in therapy to collaboratively work on discovering ways of managing these symptoms effectively, exploring root causes and ultimately minimizing feelings of loss through finding yourself again.

Good therapy can produce long lasting life changes. Although shifts in behavior and emotions can take time, even in the short term there can be immediate relief. I see the relationship between the patient and therapist as central to a positive outcome. Although we are all infinitely diverse and complex, collectively we seek to be understood. I listen with curiosity and empathy to understand each individual's unique experience. In treatment I create an atmosphere of trust where together we can identify your strengths, find practical solutions to problems and unfold underlying vulnerabilities that are obstacles to your experience of a rich and fulfilling life.

In my experience, some people come to therapy for specific symptoms, but many people come to treatment because of a pervasive feeling that something is not right or not working. They may feel they are not living the life they want, or can’t enjoy the life they have, or that they have lost touch with a part of themselves. They may have unfinished business from their childhood, or feel stuck continually repeating the same patterns in their relationships.