Feeling anxious, confused, or want more from your life?Thoughts and feelings can be overwhelming, especially when it feels like you are going in circles. If you want help you've come to the right place. In my sunny and warm office we find ways to weave fun and play into our sessions, even when we are dealing with difficult material. Using Art Therapy EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Hypnotherapy we work on ways to make more sense of your life in a way that makes sense to you. This often brings relief and clarity.

"Transformation is a process, and as life happens there are tons of up and downs. It's a journey of discovery - there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair"- Rick Warren. We all struggle with past or present situations that can get in the way of us living our lives wholeheartedly and that have an impact on the connection with oneself and others. Whenever you are going through a difficult time and you are confused about what is your next step, connecting with a trained therapist can be very helpful.

If you are beginning your search for a therapist, you have already taken a courageous step. You may be at a place where the feelings you are experiencing and the circumstances you are in are creating a lot of distress. You want help, but perhaps are not sure what the therapy process is really all about. Or, you may be familiar with therapy and are looking to start again. I welcome you to start exactly where you are, and I hope that my empathic, non-judgmental, interactive approach helps you to feel that you have taken the right step.

There are many things in life that can prevent us from moving forward and reaching our potential. My work focuses on your current struggles and finding ways to overcome them at your own pace in a safe environment. I believe that the client-therapist relationship is the most important element in this process. I look at each client as someone with unique needs and I will utilize whatever approach will be most effective and in your best interest.

Having practiced for many decades and having taught many psychiatrists for so many years on`the faculty of Einstein Medical, I am among the moist experienced therapists in the New York Area. -I am conveniently located next to Grand Central and in Westchester.

Are you in the midst of a life transition-divorce, illness or loss? Are you a parent who wants to protect your child from the fallout of divorce? Do you have a child with special needs that is a challenge to parent? Are you looking to break out of a longstanding pattern of behavior that doesn't serve you well? Are you in a relationship that is painful and you don't know if it can be healed? Are you struggling with issues of infertility or thinking about adoption? Facing these issues and challenges can be daunting. I work with individuals to help them connect to their own capacity for transformation and growth. With the help of therapy people can develop tools and discover resilience that they can use now and in the future to overcome challenges that stand in the way of satisfaction, happiness, and a more fulfilling life.

My practice philosophy is rooted in the understanding that talk-therapy unearths invaluable information about our behaviors and problems and that this information can make healing possible. I take traditional talk-therapy one step further, addressing all aspects of the individual while keeping mental health center-stage.

The right therapist will help you understand yourself better-who you are, how you think, your hidden fears and motivations-in order to identify and disrupt the patters in your life that may be holding you back. I am a licensed psychotherapist with extensive training in contemporary psychoanalytic theory and practice. In a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental environment, we will explore recent and past experiences that may be getting in your way and work together to overcome issues related to depression, anxiety, anger, post traumatic stress, stagnation in your career and personal life, and/or difficulty maintaining healthy relationships.

Face it. You're not happy. You're too often nervous, on edge, and sometimes you really feel down. You're in a rut professionally and your love life is not what it once was. You're not the way you want to be with the people you care most about...you want to connect with them the way you used to connect with them. Instead, you find yourself frustrated when you try...tense, defensive, overly sensitive to criticism. It's time to be honest with yourself. You need help...someone good to talk to who is not a family member, a friend, or a co-worker.

Resilience Support Groups Starting April 1! Are you seeking relief for anxiety, social discomfort or panic with long-term results? Our responsive approach is a mixture of actionable techniques such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavior Therapy with a psychodynamic foundation. That means learning about what your feelings and reactions mean to you and identifying recurring themes in relationships. We are masters at avoiding things that make us uncomfortable but by examining why and what we avoid or naturally gravitate towards, we become free and strong. Our therapists are matched to you and your unique needs.

As a solution-focused, mindfulness based cognitive/behavioral psychologist, I work by collaborating with you to identify problem areas and devise manageable strategies in the service of gradual, stepwise change. Our work looks at perceptions, thoughts, feelings and behavior and helps you alter and manage these. The fact that you are indeed able to make change becomes surprisingly clear to you, and it is done at a pace that feels workable.

Daily life has become challenging trying to balance our families, relationships, careers and goals. You may be feeling overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety that won’t allow you to move forward and you just can’t seem to get out of your own head. Perhaps you feel ready to take the steps to improve your quality of life, but you don’t know where to start. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space where we can openly discuss any obstacles and recognize patterns that may be holding you back. I now offer Telemental health sessions using a confidential computer platform so you can be in the comfort of your own home.

Many people face a myriad of issues surrounding relationships, life stressors, health and wellness imbalances, and overall well-being. As a New York State Licensed Social Worker specializing in Advanced Clinical Social Work and Developmental Psychology, I have devoted my career to helping patients overcome these issues. I provide therapy for individuals of all ages, groups, and families seeking support to cope with trauma, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. As a graduate of Columbia University, I studied with experts in the field of trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT).

**Accepting referrals in CT office only** I am an NYU trained licensed clinical social worker and have completed postgraduate work in individual, couples, family and group therapy at several New York City institutes. I am licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York and Connecticut and have private practices in both states. I'm the former director of a children's mental health clinic, but now focus on work with adults, adolescents, couples and families. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, eating disorders, parenting issues, adjustment problems, relationship conflicts, and work difficulties.

I am an experienced couples and individual therapist with specialties in Imago therapy (see ellenolerlcsw.com for description and details) as well as addictions and recovery. I have offices in Brooklyn & midtown Manhattan. My presence is warm, friendly, open & relational. I am comfortable discussing spiritual issues as well as depression, anxiety, family and work challenges. Please see my website for more at ellenolerlcsw.com

ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE. Are you feeling anxious, isolated, or depressed? You're not alone. Are you afraid of what the future holds with the coronavirus? You don't have to feel this way. Our practice has sessions available now to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe, open, and nonjudgmental environment. We can help you break through those anxious thought patterns to feel stable and secure in the midst of life's circumstances.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City and Westchester. I focus on women's health, including the transition to parenthood, as well as extensive work with children and families. I served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine, Outpatient Psychiatry Multi-Cultural Coordinator and Supervising Psychologist, and Clinical Director of the Center for Trauma and Resilience at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. I believe in supporting every member of the family system as they navigate life stressors and adjustment issues to promote resilience in the face of adversity.

When someone in a relationship is an addict, unhealthy role shifts and power imbalances take hold. Once the substance abuser enters recovery, things begin to re-balance, and this power redistribution has potential for new problems. Couples and family treatment can help both partners or family members to work together to adapt to the challenges posed during this transition back to a fully-functioning relationships. Providing a safe therapeutic environment, I assist in navigating the challenges that face partners or family members once the addict enters recovery, including how to best to assist the recovering person and address life changes for loved ones.

As a therapist, I truly value my ability to help individuals reach their full potentials and enrich their lives. My approach to therapy is based in relational & interpersonal theory. In other words, I view the therapeutic relationship as the cornerstone for personal growth. Creating a safe and supportive space for my clients allows for collaboration and curiosity, which I believe are the forces that help individuals better understand and know themselves. My extensive DBT training allows for skill-based interventions when appropriate. Treatment is individualized & based on each client’s unique needs and goals for therapy.

Do you ever wonder why some people seem to sail through life's ups and downs so smoothly, while you struggle with every bump in the road? Does your well being continue to suffer, despite your best efforts? Do you repeat negative patterns over and again with no clue as to how to stop? If this sounds familiar then it's time to try something different. Let's explore what is standing in your way, and develop strategies for lasting change and satisfying relationships. My style is warm and empathic with a good dose of humor.