Existential Therapists in 11385

As a former musician and NYC public school teacher, I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as with their family members, providing support and guidance on a wide variety of issues. I have also helped artists, musicians, actors, and athletes with performance anxiety, confidence, and related concerns.

My mission as a therapist is to serve my clients in whatever fashion they may need. My approach is to have us collaborate in a way to not only help you FEEL better, but to actually BE better. Lets work towards being your ideal self. I pull from many psychotherapy orientations in an integrative way and am always striving to learn more. I incorporate knowledge from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Client-focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and more. In addition, I incorporate knowledge acquired from over a decade of studying psychology. This background includes supervising other therapists.

Collaboratively with my clients I work to help each one craft goals and an individualized plan to achieve them. I can help you work through a diverse set of issues including feelings of anxiety and depression, ADHD, and LGBTQ+ concerns. I draw on different modalities such as contemplative practices and mindfulness, existential therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other approaches. This integrative approach works to craft a client centered therapeutic plan.

Witness yourself through creative calling. Therapy should be a place were you can feel completely free to be and explore your truest self. Each week I hope to hold holistic space for clients to collaborate and creatively work through any obstacles within the process of growth and inner transformation. Together, inviting discussion and engagement with your mind, body and spirit to progress in self fulfillment.

Inclusive education has taught me the value of holistic well-being. I prioritize creating a sanctuary of trust where clients feel safe, comfortable, and welcomed, free from judgment. Therapy, to me, is not about changing oneself but about understanding and examining unique patterns and behaviors. Having immersed myself in diverse cultural communities during my international schooling, I understand the importance of embracing and empowering individuals from all social backgrounds. As a person of color, I recognize the systemic challenges faced by marginalized communities in New York City and aim to provide a supportive space for all

I believe each individual has what it takes to overcome obstacles by accessing their inner wisdom and unique strengths. My approach to counseling is integrative, meaning I draw from several different types of therapy to fit what is best for the client's needs. I hold sessions from a non-hierarchical and non-judgmental position while simultaneously acknowledging the differences and limitations of working with diverse populations.

Welcome! I am a very warm and empathetic therapist who loves to support her clients live their best authentic lives. I will challenge you at times so you can achieve your goals while validating, empowering, and supporting you. I work with a diverse clientele who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stressors, anger, grief and bereavement, relationship issues, work and career issues including stress and burnout. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and immigration/first-generation. I work with individuals, couples, and families in an open-minded and empathetic safe space.

We all inevitably encounter life stressors and challenges that leave us feeling stuck, anxious, ashamed or depressed. The process of therapy allows us to slow down, explore our difficult feelings and gain awareness into how we may or may not be serving ourselves. It is a process that facilities growth and empowerment, as well as a space where we can celebrate and honor the wonderful things in our lives.

Embarking on a journey to self-growth can be uncomfortable and distressing. It can uncover a lot unfamiliar feelings and thoughts. The journey of self-acceptance and growth may be difficult, but it does not have to be done alone. As a licensed mental health counselor, we can work together toward reaching your goals of self-acceptance and personal growth that may be hindered by anxiety, depression, panic, trauma, or stress brought up by significant life changes. Through our therapeutic alliance, we can gain insight into your feelings and reactions to identify relevant goals that facilitate positive change.

Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step to reclaiming yourself and/or your relationships. Sometimes, the first step is the hardest, and you did it! One of the main goals of therapy that I hold in the highest regard is creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you. I aim to help my clients figure out what their next step is. Whether this is as an individual, a couple, or a family. Sometimes in life, we get stuck. Let’s work together to help figure out how to get you unstuck.

Life is full of ups and downs. There are times when it may feel like it's all too much to handle on your own. If you have suffered enough you are not alone, I am here to hold space for you. I work with clients who may be struggling with general mental health struggles such as depression, anxiety, and trauma-related issues. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the concerns at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.

I work with a variety of people whose active, creative lives have been interrupted by depression, mania, anxiety, mourning, and trauma. Psychotherapy with me is a process of guided expression. Thoughts and feelings, dreams and fantasies, desires and fears are given voice – loud, clear, and without judgment. The experience of formulating authentic verbal and emotional expressions can be transformative in and of itself. Also, as patterns in your way of being become clear, you can begin to consider alternatives, find courage to change, and experience what is commonly known as freedom.

Specializing in supporting women who have faced trauma stemming from domestic violence, separation/divorce, childhood neglect/abuse, and workplace mistreatment, I recognize the profound impact these experiences can have on one's sense of identity and direction. Whether you've lost yourself in these experiences or are discovering yourself anew, my focus is on helping you find meaning in your journey and guiding you toward a positive future. If you're seeking to build confidence in decision-making, establish boundaries, and cultivate a loving relationship with yourself, I'm here to collaborate on your path to healing.

I offer an authentic therapeutic style that is compassionate, empathic, supportive, and provide individualized approaches to counseling that is collaborative, personalized, and nonjudgmental where you can feel safe to explore and gain deeper insight into your emotions, experiences, feelings, thoughts, and relationships. I blend elements of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic therapy, strengths-based, and mindfulness strategies to best serve you and your unique interests, needs, and goals as you embark on your therapeutic journey to improving your overall wellbeing.

Hello everyone, please welcome and allow me to first begin in thanking you. The choice to start therapy isn’t always easy, sometimes it is the most difficult thing to do is to even consider it, then admit you want/need it before even taking the steps to start, but you are not alone on this journey. Perhaps there has been times that you have found yourself feeling stressed, down, lacking confidence, or stuck in a pattern that no longer serves you. Perhaps you’re ready to take steps toward changes but feel stuck or unsure where to start. Or even feeling lost in your relationships in life or even disconnected from them.

We all go through difficult times in life. We hurt, grieve, feel sad, angry and anxious, we become frustrated, get stuck on something or someone and often do not know how to move on.“The best way out is always through” said the poet Robert Frost and I believe that this is a great metaphor for the process of psychotherapy. It is not easy to face our problems, be vulnerable in front of another person, reveal our fears and anxieties or experience uncomfortable emotions. It takes courage to ask for help and begin therapy and I have tremendous respect for anyone who is willing to do so.