Experiential Therapy in Midtown West, New York, NY

The Inner Stage is an innovative group practice that incorporates cutting-edge creative therapies such as psychodrama and Internal Family Systems, along with psychodynamic psychotherapy, customized for the diverse needs of clients of all backgrounds and identities. Creator Valerie Simon, LCSW, TEP, CET III, has been in private practice for 20+ years and specializes in the relationship between trauma and addiction/co-dependency. Jessica Welker, MHC specializes in working with trauma and LGBTQIA+ people. She utilizes IFS, DBT, mindfulness, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

My name is Danielle Levitine and I am passionate about fostering change and growth. Every step, including reading this, may feel overwhelming or make you feel uncertain. I am here for you. I specialize in working with eating disorders as well as helping individuals develop identity, values, and worth. I enjoy creating treatment plans with goals and support clients through transition, discomfort, and change.

James L. Colter's therapy focuses on the immediate need of the client. He understands that clients need to feel trust and safety before they share some of their most pressing feelings and emotions. His goal is to develop a client-therapist relationship that will provide safety, confidentiality, and support. This allows the client to feel validated and understood as he explores their feelings and emotions. Additionally, he takes special care in personal awareness to provide clients with a safe environment that is free from judgement or bias no matter what cultural or status scenarios present themselves.

At Somatic Freedom Therapy, we know that many people are not able to access the sense of freedom that they deserve! So many people are imprisoned by their pain, suffering and the systems that perpetuate it! Maybe you have noticed that you are not happy; not feeling confident or that fear and worry are stopping you from living the purposeful life that you dream of living. Or perhaps depression is holding up your life goals? Do you wish that you could remain present and feel a sense of aliveness? Have you noticed that you have lost your sense of joy and easeful ability to connect to others with playfulness?

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Are you confused about your gender, sexuality, or relationship with sex? Are you struggling to stop using substances that are causing life to feel out of control, but it feels like too much to take on alone? Finding a therapist to help and support you is the right place to start. If you thought, "Oh, that's me." when reading any of these questions, you've come to the right place. As you begin to talk about what you're going through in a safe and judgement free space, you will soon realize that healing is possible. I am here to join you in the chaos and help make sense of it all.

SOMETHING MISSING? HELP FINDING IT. You don't have to suffer alone. Secrets and isolation are not the answer. I can be there for you, wherever you are. I provide safe, discreet, personalized care via video chat. My goal is to deliver the results you want. Benefits are more: health, happiness, love, confidence, peace & success. I work with all people, including affirmation of diversity: LGBTQ2IA+, Hispanics, Latinos, Blacks, Native Americans, Asians, other People of Color, and Multiculturalism. Triumph over your challenges: Relationships, Trauma, Depression, Panic/Anxiety, Addictions, Sexuality, Gender, Men's Issues, Peyronie's.

You don't want to feel beat down, let down, depressed, overwhelmed, out of control, broken or ashamed. But the daily experience of your life being undervalued by society on top of the difficulties of work, relationships, and personal struggles just seems like too much. You feel like relationships won't work, it's impossible to stop circumstances from getting you down, and you can't win for losing. You doubt who you really are. You question the strength within you, the courage you were born with, and the wisdom from those before you.

I specialize in providing empowering individual therapy for adults of all ages and backgrounds. I value diversity, individuality, authenticity, acceptance, and compassion. I build my professional relationship with clients by establishing safety, trust, and openness. I see clients with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, mood fluctuations, sexual dysfunction, professional challenges, and many others. I utilize a client-centered approach to create an individual plan consisting of a variety of therapeutic modalities to promote change, growth, awareness, and empowerment.

There is a difference between feeling better and getting better. Many people walk out of their therapy sessions feeling better than they did upon walking in, but this doesn't always mean there is measurable improvement in their lives. For many, therapy can feel like nothing more than an opportunity to vent their frustrations week to week. And despite their venting, the same unwanted patterns persist. This is why it is imperative that the therapeutic alliance be more than a relationship built on empathy and trust. It needs to involve consensus and collaboration, well-defined goals, and a roadmap for achieving them.

I support individuals who struggle with relationships, who have difficulty advocating for themselves and who are transitioning through challenging times. We will explore and validate how your attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors helped you survive earlier stressors but currently limit you. We will bring a greater awareness and a deeper understanding of your feelings. Over time, you will be able to release defensive habits that prevent access to your true nature - authenticity, integrity, and passion. I am here to support your journey of healing and growth so you can create the life that you long for.

Congrats on taking the first step towards improving your life and thank you for allowing me to accompany you on your journey to fulfillment! My approach is grounded on the belief that every individual has the power and potential to create fulfillment in their lives when given the action tools and the opportunity to hear that still quiet voice guiding them "home." My approach is creative, spiritual and client centered. I employ multi-modalities including but not limited to psychoanalysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Gestalt which I tailor to the clients’ individual style and needs.

Welcome and thank you for visiting my page. If you're here, you are most likely considering therapy. Psychotherapy is an enriching, challenging and exciting experience. It's a collaboration that can help you to feel more present, more deeply engaged in your relationships, and connected to creative parts of yourself long overlooked or forgotten. I have 20 years of experience in helping people with stress and anxiety, grief and bereavement, trauma, as well as work and relationship challenges. Together, we will find paths towards gaining a new emotional freedom. I look forward to hearing from you.

Welcome. I am dedicated to creating meaningful change on an individual level with every client. I firmly believe that the journey toward healing starts by acknowledging the intersectionality of each person's multiple identities & connecting with your emotions. With empathy & understanding, I foster a safe & non-judgmental space for clients, where authenticity and care guide every session. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, romantic & sexual issues, and more, I show up for my clients with unwavering compassion & genuine curiosity. Together, we can process life's experiences & find deeper meaning.

As a dedicated practitioner with more than 20 years experience, I bring a level of empathy and caring to all of my patients. This, along with my training at New York University and in Schema Therapy (a powerful experiential, cognitive, and behavioral approach) combine to offer deep healing for my patients. People who contact me are looking for better ways to cope with issues related to self-esteem, depression, anxiety, past trauma, narcissism (in others around them and in themselves) and/or unsuccessful life coping strategies. They are wanting to live and work in more fulfilling ways.

As a clinician, Ruthann strives to promote advocacy across the multiple communities she has served through her life's work. She finds passion in truly believing that all persons can live rewarding lives regardless of their financial, social, intellectual, physiological, and emotional differences. Through her acknowledgement of the cultural factors that contribute to her clients' narratives, she strives to create approaches that cater to their mental health and wellness needs.

The goal is to get good at life, not get good at going to therapy. Build a toolbox of specific skills that help with your mental health. I help people with depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and many other areas of struggle. The goal is to assess and give interventions that gain control of life and heal.

I am a licensed psychotherapist in private practice I specialize in individual and group therapy with postgraduate training in psychoanalysis, CBT and Gestalt. I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist. Together we can create solutions to any life stressors that may be impacting you. My work focuses on helping clients with a range of issues, such as grief therapy, depression, anxiety, life/role transition, interpersonal conflicts, anger management and substance abuse. I will provide you with the tools needed to cultivate change and personal growth through developing awareness around the mind-body connection.

Whatever your reason for considering psychotherapy, I commend you for prioritizing your mental health and urge you to continue on this road. As a psychotherapist with an expertise in trauma informed work, I use the creative arts therapies to achieve the therapeutic goals of self-expression, personal empowerment, and emotional and physical integration. With over 20 years of experience, I offer individual and group therapy, intentionally combining talk therapy, drama therapy, psychodrama and the creative arts to address emotional issues in innovative, unique ways. I am also trained in attachment- focused EMDR.

Welcome to my practice! I invite you to consider working together to address your specific goals and challenges in a supportive and collaborative way. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults with issues of anxiety, specific phobias, depression, trauma, mood dysregulation, adjustment to life transitions and building coping strategies and resilience. I believe that with challenge comes an opportunity for inner growth and strength. Mindset is a powerful tool that can help you to feel strong, calm, and confident.