Emotionally Focused Therapists in New York, NY

In Person and Telehealth. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an Advanced Schema Therapist, Trainer and Clinical Supervisor with over 18 years of post-graduate experience. I am also trained in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy. I provide therapy in a warm and accepting, yet challenging environment....Life does not have to be an endurance contest. Real, lasting change is possible.

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.

You are the expert of your life, and I am here to listen, to ask questions, and to help you identify what you need to feel fulfilled. I recognize that you face a unique set of challenges, strengths, and have different areas you wish to improve upon. We will work together to uniquely achieve your goals through an individualized plan. My therapeutic approach is integrative, dynamic, and holistic, which allows for the utilization of several different treatment modalities. I incorporate techniques and skills from Psychodynamic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness.

Life can can feel disorienting and overwhelming, especially when you navigate experiences of transition, trauma, grief, anxiety, faith related wounds. I help individuals and partners in finding solace, restoring trust, reclaim a sense of hope, and resilience. By Integrating your experiences, we work towards helping you feel more whole and empowered so you can regain meaning and a sense of purpose. We explore your pain, reconcile conflicts, and build a healthy relationship, allowing you to strive toward your goals!

Do you want to embrace a healthier lifestyle and reduce the stress in your life?

Relationships and sex are not easy to talk about, so I create a safe, non-judgmental place for these rich and intimate conversations. I see clients who are struggling with intimacy issues, sexual dysfunction or pain, discrepant desire, Out of Control Sexual Behavior, concerns about dating, or navigating non-traditional relationships. I offer a sex-positive, collaborative approach and I have a special interest in eroticism and enhancing sexual experiences. I am an LGBTQ- and kink- affirmative clinician. My passion and training have been focused on helping people to connect with each other to create satisfying relationships.

For over 20 years, I have worked with a diverse population of adults including those who are HIV+ and with the LGBTQ community. My style is highly empathic and non-judgmental and my approach combines elements from Humanistic and Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing and EFT. I have experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, OCD, chronic illness, eating disorders and those with a history of trauma and PTSD. I have additional training in Brainspotting, an evidence-based form of psychotherapy developed by David Grand, PhD, in 2003 that evolved from EMDR and Somatic Processing.

As a mental health professional specializing in psychodynamic and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, I help individuals face life's challenges. Combining approaches like client-centered, EFT, cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, I tailor therapy to your needs. Together, we'll work on enhancing self-awareness, improving relationships, and building resilience. My goal is to guide you toward better mental health and well-being, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.

Mucella fosters a safe environment, integrating holistic, multicultural, and strength-based approaches with acceptance-based and mindfulness principles. Using therapies like person-centered, cognitive therapies such as REBT and ACT, as well as IFS and EFT, she collaborates with clients to explore issues, set goals, and build on strengths for growth, prioritizing trust, empathy, and acceptance.

We are all trying to find meaning and happiness. Therapy is a space to explore how we engage in behaviors and thoughts that often contradict this fundamental truth. I believe that people can learn different ways to interact with their personal worlds when given the space to be seen and heard. You are the expert on your own life, and my role is to support you in seeking the solutions to your unique struggles.

Curious about CBT, EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and online therapy? Click "website" to quickly set up a free 30-minute phone consultation. I view therapy as a collaborative experience aimed at helping patients become the best version of themselves. I love working with patients who are motivated to make change and excited to learn more about who they are and how they navigate the world. I have a plethora of experience working with individuals and couples who have mood disorders, anxiety related disorders, complex physical and sexual abuse traumas, and those who have difficulty adjusting to life changes.

I am a psychotherapist in private practice for over twenty years. I treat families, adolescents and adults, especially those seeking help with depression, eating problems, trauma, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, LGBTQ issues, career decisions, cult involvement and feelings of isolation. I supervise other psychotherapists in a collaborative and supportive environment, with an emphasis on independent and creative thinking. I use varied approaches in my practice, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat trauma victims and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.

I have been practicing psychotherapy with individuals and couples for over 20 years. I work with individual patients mostly using EMDR, a therapeutic technique to clear traumatic experiences which get "stuck" in emotions, body and brain and cause symptoms which bring clients into therapy. My other approaches to Individual Therapy are Psychodynamic and Mindfulness- based therapies.My reputation is that I am straight forward without harshness and I give constructive feedback. My goal is to understand root causes of the problems that bring people to therapy. We work together to gain insight and develop strategies to make change.

I am a licensed psychologist in New York, Connecticut & New Jersey with over 22 years of clinical experience providing assessment and therapy. Are you reassessing your life or considering a job transition? Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Are you committed to working on yourself or your relationship with your partner but are unsure how to start? I can help you. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and family members move toward optimal functioning and well-being.

I believe our unique identities and lived experiences inform our inner landscapes. Difficult emotions you may be feeling are often signals that highlight and parts of ourselves longing for connection, understanding, and attention. Together we will listen to these signals, build a safe haven for exploration, and create space for self-expression, openness, & growth. There’s a deep comfort that develops when we feel safe and supported; and this experience can be healing and transformative. Centering warmth and empathy, I embrace a collaborative, person-centered approach, while utilizing practical tools to best suit your needs.

Whether your decision to find a therapist is related to recent or long-standing issues, greater self-awareness and behavioral change can reduce your distress and lead to a more satisfying life. Together, we will identify the goals of treatment and pathways to transform difficulties. Individuals contact me to address a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, self-judgment/shame, substance abuse, relationship problems, poor motivation, job stress, loss, identity issues, trauma, and life transitions. I work collaboratively with clients to identify and enhance inherent strengths, and develop new tools when indicated.

Our therapists specialize in couples counseling & the treatment of trauma, anxiety & depression. We use an engaging yet supportive approach to help you reach goals as quickly as possible. Our psychotherapists employ a variety of approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), & EMDR for trauma. We help clients discover the origins of & contributors to unwanted emotions and relational troubles, and develop coping tools & skills for quick relief & change. We hope you'll reach out so we can tell you more about us & our work!

It’s easy to find yourself in relationships that don’t feel quite right. Maybe you’ve noticed that negative thoughts are keeping you stuck repeating the same patterns. As a psychologist, I offer a warm and gentle space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, and work towards creating positive change in your life. Together, we can work towards uncovering the influences and patterns that have been preventing you from living your best life. By creating a deeper understanding of yourself, you can take the first step towards a happier, healthier you.

You're trapped in a relentless cycle that stops you from engaging with the world. Unseen threats keep you tense. Some days, a fog of uncertainty, persistent buzzing, and internal chatter overwhelm you. On others, feelings of detachment render you invisible, even among loved ones, even to yourself. Confusion, self-doubt, and worthlessness weave narratives about yourself and the world that are hard to shake. Beneath is a yearning for clarity, connection, confidence, calm, and safety, likely the reason you are here. This emotional seesaw, a reaction to stress, leads to states often mislabeled as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or addiction.