Therapists in New York, NY

As a Narrative Life Coach, I want to help clients unlock the themes and patterns of their lives by asking probing questions and helping them work towards their next chapters. I offer weekly optional writing exercises and readings to support this journey. Narrative Coaching works well with anyone going through a painful loss or rejection, such as a death, break-up or divorce, as well as anyone who desires change but feels stuck or struggling. I'd like to help clients to realize their potentials by exploring possibilities, expanding their thinking and re-writing their narrative.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Afraid of the future? Are you stuck or spinning? Don't know what to do first? You don't need to go at it alone. Please don't. I get it, all the fears, but more importantly, the hope. Get support from a qualified, experienced professional and gain the confidence and ability to handle the complex decisions in your life. Welcome to Focus Forward Therapy & Coaching.

We are built for connection, but relationships are complicated. I'm here to get into the muck with you and yours. We become a team to find healthier ways to co-exist. I work by deeply listening, and purposefully strategizing to find solutions that make sense and meet your individual and collective needs. I am dedicated to supporting creative options and limitless possibilities for impossible situations. I will help you face a variety of struggles such as divorce, trauma, parenting, addictions, co-dependence, affairs, and hard to manage teens. With collective insights and effort, we can build your intentional life.

Is your relationship in trouble? Do you want to be better understood and better understand your partner, but don't know how? Have the ups and downs of life caused conflict or distance between you? Are the stresses of day to day life taking their toll on your family's relationship? Are you and/or your children going through divorce or loss? Everyone needs help sometimes- we are hard-wired to need connection. When we are feeling isolated or unseen, our day to day life feels emptier and our mental and physical health pay the price.

I am committed to working collaboratively to help my clients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. Always using a trauma-informed approach, I bring my years of experience in the healthcare setting and in oncology support services to help clients find hope and meaning in the face of a crisis. Whether managing a life transition or serious illness, mourning the loss of a loved one, or processing the end of a relationship, my training supports individuals managing a range of stressors and losses. I have support group facilitation experience with bereavement, cancer and divorce.

Have you ever felt misunderstood, judged, confused, or couldn't find the "right" words to express yourself? What about feeling lonely in a relationship? We have all encountered or experienced these feelings at one point in our lives. Let's have a conversation to explore and unpack all that you seek. I specialize in Marriage & Family dynamics as well as individual and relationship issues. Unpacking all related topics, we will explore the concepts of communication, commitment, intimacy, marriage, premarital relations, divorce, non-traditional couples, and much more.

My work focus is with couples, families and individuals (adults and adolescents). My work experience encompasses: couple conflicts, divorce, parenting struggles and individuals struggling with active symptoms of depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress and difficulty with maintaining relationships.

My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive, healing and safe space for you discuss and navigate your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families to confront anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, family dynamics, major life changes and generational trauma. I take a warm, down to earth, person centered approach and am an active participant in the session. I utilize a variety of tools including curiosity, empathy, humor and vulnerability to learn about you, and help create trust in our therapeutic relationship.

I have dedicated my life to understanding our collective human experience; and each individual's unique perspective. I recognize that the individual brings to therapy a host of experiences and the dynamic influence between culture and environment. Oftentimes, restlessness and crisis are generally the precipitants for people seeking help. Relationships: marriage, break-ups/divorce; grief & loss; mental/medical health issues; and career/life transitions may be some of the experiences influencing your decision to begin therapy. It takes courage to acknowledge that there is a problem and even greater courage to seek intervention.

I work with individuals dealing with life challenges. Issues related to grief, illness, divorce, and its impact on children and the family. In addition, concurrent anxieties, and doubts and challenges coping with family loss and trauma. At times of stress, we will work to support your daily interactions and your inner thoughts to become easier. I have worked with people of all ages, helping them to find greater understanding and alleviate burdens in daily life. My goal is to support the issues you share with me and help you get back to regular life, outside of therapy.

On any given day, we can be impacted by people or events, creating ripples in our lives. But, the more deeply we connect with our own internal values and rhythms, the more solid our footing. With perception, humor and compassion, I value giving you the opportunity to safely explore your inner stories, fears and dreams. My hope is that you will find the validation, support and perspective necessary to create the change you so desire. I have extensive experience working with children, individuals and families with histories of trauma, facing difficult life transitions, such as creating and blending families, adoption, separation, divorce, death and loss.

My goal is to foster a sense of safety for clients to speak openly about who they are and how they feel. I am interested in the way our lives and relationships are touched by our past experiences, our fears, and our desires. I provide individual psychotherapy, couple’s, and solution focused treatment. My style is direct, warm, and (dare I say) funny. I draw from clinical training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and family systems theory.

We all experience difficult times in our lives. Many of us struggle to maintain healthy relationships with our partners/friends/family or struggle to manage stress or know how to navigate life stage transitions (parenthood, breakups/divorce, retirement, illness, etc). Whether you want to strengthen your self-worth and confidence, improve communication or intimacy in relationships, slow down reactivity, or stop repeating self-destructive cycles, therapy is a space to gain insight and skills to help break patterns that hinder your life satisfaction. Therapy offers you the possibility to create the change you are looking for

Issues, needs, and goals tend to vary from person to person, but what everyone comes to therapy seeking is relief from the toll of stressors and an improved quality of life. Whether you are navigating a major life transition such as divorce or career change or you are experiencing acute anxiety or depression, the aim will always be to help you gain clarity and work towards living the life you want.

Finding a therapist who you connect to is important in achieving your goals. As a psychotherapist and drama therapist with over twenty years of experience, I specialize in the integration of verbal psychotherapy and the arts to help people move from a place of feeling stuck to a place of feeling empowered, confident, and creative. I bring warmth, compassion, humor, truthful communication and collaboration to the therapy process, offering a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings creatively and work toward solutions and resolutions at your own pace.

May 2024 Update - I have one opening for a morning/midday client. Please reach out! Life is all about balance. At times, finding that balance can feel overwhelming. My training and personal passion for helping others makes me an ideal therapist for individuals in need of a readjustment. Clients appreciate my down-to-earth point of view and ability to provide both encouragement and reality. Whether you are managing symptoms of anxiety and depression, life challenges like grief, divorce, infertility, relational issues, or other stressors, together we'll create and execute a plan to regain balance and move you toward a joyful life.

Hello, Welcome and Thank You for visiting my page– If you have struggles related to Depression , Anxiety , Anger , Low self-esteem or if you are going through a Divorce or in a cycle of unhealthy turbulent dysfunctional friendships, partnerships, or maybe your struggling with maintaining balance in your life, Well' you’re in the right place. As a licensed psychotherapist it would be my privilege and pleasure to assist you in the process of getting you to a healthier happier YOU.

It takes courage to tell your story, be vulnerable, and practice introspection. But as the old saying goes, “a problem shared is a problem halved.” Whether you’re experiencing challenges in your relationships, family, career, health, or questioning your life path, we’ll work together to find a solution. I’m a Counselor and Life Coach who supports people during life transitions—including marriage, divorce, career changes, motherhood, and grief and loss. Whatever you’re going through, I’ll be a compassionate listener who reframes the situation and so you can see it in a different, more positive, light.

Anna M. Ogle is a bilingual licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with over 20 year of mental health experience in New Jersey and New York. She is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and she earned a Master’s degree in Human Behavior and Organizational Psychology as well as her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology at Kean University. Anna is also a certified clinical ADHD provider.