Family Therapy in 10162

Do you feel you are riding an emotional rollercoaster? Alternatively, do you feel like you are living in auto-pilot, going through the motions in life without finding much satisfaction? Or maybe you are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with past traumas, relationship or work difficulties, or are just feeling stuck. Although we may find ourselves surrounded by supportive family and friends, we may still feel alone and isolated in our distress. Pain in life may be unavoidable, but you don’t need to go through it alone.

Is life in a big city wearing on you or has there been a sudden change in your life? Maybe you are struggling to find meaning and purpose. Is there someone important in your life with whom you're having trouble connecting? In a fast-paced society it can be difficult to find understanding. Whatever the concern, having access to someone to talk with about these human experiences is important for your well-being. Emphasizing resilience, Michael can help you recognize your strengths that may feel mired by life's stresses.

We will collaboratively work together to address your concerns and help you start building the life you desire. With more than 8 years of experience, I have helped clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, ADHD, Women's issues, and interpersonal conflicts. Clients feel encouraged to openly express their emotions while actively pursuing their goals. Ensuring confidentiality and safety, I offer unconditional positive regard, and my approach is characterized by warmth, care, and a nonjudgmental attitude.

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, and 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.

Life can be hard; you don’t have to navigate it alone. You should feel proud for making the leap to help yourself. My goal as your therapist is to reduce your distress and help you live the life you desire. I will provide you a safe space to heal. You deserve a life filled with meaning rather than suffering – I can help you get there. I have treated a wide range of psychological disorders with patients ranging from adolescents to older adults. My therapy style is safe, warm, and accepting. I work collaboratively and will regularly check-in with you to make sure you feel comfortable and are getting what you need.

Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling? Not really sure why? Having intrusive thoughts or OCD? Sometimes, we all need a helping hand. At certain points in our lives, we could all benefit from the support and guidance of a therapist. I prefer to work with clients motivated for change. Using collaboration, we will work together to identify goals and the best course of treatment to help you lead a more satisfying, joyful life. Whether you are dealing with everyday stress or significant life transitions, I can provide you with tools to overcome the obstacles to your happiness.

Everyone has goals in life, but at times it may be difficult to achieve those goals, resulting in feelings of anxiety or depression. Using a holistic, strength-based approach we will explore factors that may have gotten in the way of achieving your goals, such as life stressors, relationship difficulties, or insecurities. Together we will focus on addressing these obstacles in order to allow you to achieve your goals and thrive. I also offer psychological testing to investigate what obstacles may be present (i.e., ADHD, memory problems, personality characteristics, etc.) and provide recommendations on how to best overcome them.

Are you struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts/feelings or excessive worry? Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can be incredibly impairing and distressing, significantly impacting your ability to engage with all that you love. Maybe you are struggling in your relationship with a loved one like your partner, parent, or child? It is important when seeking therapy to make sure that you are heard and validated, while feeling secure that you are getting high quality evidence based care. Therapy with me will provide a safe space to address your concerns and you will be able to build skills researched to work!

Throughout life, we all gather scrapes, bruises, and cuts. Usually, we try to do our best to clean these wounds, and go on with our lives. However, we might sometimes be busy, unable, or too nervous to clean these injuries thoroughly. As a result, we tend to find ways to cover them up quickly. Early stages of the therapeutic process might include approaching those old wounds, unwrapping the old bandages covering them. As we approach and discuss these challenges, we can spend time conceptualizing coping mechanisms that encourage healing. Over time, something that hurt so profoundly might begin to heal into a less visible scar.

Ideal client is YOU! If you are ready to feel more confident and less anxious, develop new insights about your present situation, learn how to make healthier choices and resolve conflicts, develop coping skills to deal with challenges, improve communication skills and reduce stress - lets do it!

I am a psychodynamic and cognitive behaviorally oriented, trauma-informed therapist, with over ten years of experience working in the human services field. Through my many years of clinical practice, I have come to specialize in working with clients from diverse and marginalized populations, including veterans, young mothers, members of the LGBTQ+ community, adults with learning disabilities, adolescents, trauma survivors, and adults with severe/persistent mental illness. I believe in the importance of using self-exploration as an instrument to improve one's emotional wellbeing.

Coming to therapy takes a lot of courage, and it also probably means you have been doing your best to address your personal issues for some time now. I work from the vantage point that growth is always possible no matter how dire or stuck you may feel. In my practice, I use an eclectic therapeutic approach that stresses reflection, support, validation, collaboration, and aims to foster the insights and behaviors needed for change. My goal is to meet you where you are and get you to where you would like to be. I specialize in stress, depression, anxiety and related issues.