Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

Self-compassion is a great buzzword, but it's easier said than done. Sometimes you have to avoid or fight feelings and parts of yourself. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, worn out or conflicted. Maybe you are not satisfied with your core relationships. This could be because parts of you are stuck in past experiences and those parts are using the tools they have (like avoidance, self-criticism, anxiety...) to protect you from more pain, even though these tools don't always serve you now. Together, we can welcome and get to know each part of you slowly and safely, and introduce new tools for coping and making change.

I believe all people deserve and deeply yearn to be seen, heard, and valued for who they authentically are, and it can be quite a journey to get there. I provide therapy services to adults and adolescents of all gender identities and sexual orientations facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, life transitions, sexuality, self-harm, and trauma. I am dedicated to helping my clients build more robust, fulfilling relationships, heal from traumatic experiences, and connect to what brings them pleasure and calm. Let's co-create the space you need to explore and heal.

We believe in fostering a space that embraces diversity, inclusivity, and compassionate healing and are deeply committed to providing specialized care for individuals navigating the complex intersections of identity, mental health, and relationships. We specialize in assisting those with depression, anxiety, stress, loneliness, PTSD, coping strategies, and relationship challenges. Whatever you're facing, our practice offers the support you require on your journey toward healing and well-being.

I’m Tanya, a Queer, Xennial, born and raised New Yorker from a blended family. Mental health is a second career for me, after working over 15 years in business and corporate finance, a world I left in 2012 after an experience with psychedelics that changed my self-concept as well as the trajectory of my life. Since that experience, I have immersed myself in advocacy for people who use drugs, using a harm reduction lens. I don’t believe in psychedelic exceptionalism, but I do believe in them as a possible alternative means healing and self discovery. In addition to a connection with the psychedelic community

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.

I'm so glad you're here. Finding a supportive, therapeutic home can be a difficult challenge for us as queer, transgender, and non-binary people. Therefore, I hold some values to create a safer space: you are the expert in your own lived experience; you already posses the strengths that will help you with the challenges you're facing; you deserve a place without judgement; and you are entitled to be your authentic self. I come from a cross-cultural, social justice perspective, and believe collaboration with you is necessary for your best self. I serve individuals and families.

Searching for the support of a trusted therapist to guide you through life's challenges? Look no further. I am a warm, engaging and active therapist. I bring curiosity and years of professional experiences to assist you in your healing journey.

Do you find yourself doing the same things over and over again; Psychotherapy can help you change those patterns. Both in depth and short term therapy using alternative methods available. Experience matters! I have worked with all of the areas indicated for over 30 years. Caring. Experienced. Professional. Let me help, as I have so many others before you!

As your therapist, I will respect the courage of your decision to seek psychotherapy and will create a foundation of acceptance and collaboration. My clients benefit from my active, engaging approach, and learn adaptive ways of coping with the manifestations of early attachment disruptions, trauma, loss, relationship problems, and life transitions. Having training in psychodynamic and trauma therapy, my approach focuses on integrating mind, body, and emotions, fostering the emergence of a more unified self. This helps my clients become mindful and aware of their patterns and able to approach the change process with self-compassion.

Dr. Sugar is the founder of Behavioral Psych Studio, a group practice dedicated to providing effective, evidence-based treatment to teens, adults, couples and families struggling with psychological or social issues. Specifically, we use Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies to help clients learn more about themselves and create the lives they want to be living. At BPS we treat people struggling with Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Emotion Dysregulation issues, and Substance Abuse. Likewise, we offer services to parents and teens experiencing high-conflict relationships. We are committed to helping parents gain the knowledge and tools necessary to improve their relationship with their teens.

My goal in working with patients is to provide a safe and calm environment to explore issues of concern to them. I understand that it is not always easy to speak about problems, but I believe that through careful listening and gentle inquiry, it is possible to begin to gain insight into feelings and behaviors. I very much respect the needs of each individual, and work in a way that recognizes that people have different ways of expressing themselves, and that it is critical to give people an opportunity to tell their own story in their own way, and in their own time.

If you feel anxious, depressed and have difficulty facing challenges in life, I can provide you with the counseling and support you need to work through your problems, manage stress, and achieve a state of mental health and well-being. My goal as a therapist is to ensure that you find happiness and fulfillment through healthy, meaningful relationships, meaningful work and engagement in community life. You will learn essential coping strategies and effective communication skills that will help you confidently, compassionately and effectively interact with intimate partners, friends, family, colleagues, and clients.

Uptown Downtown Psychothetherapy is a group practice with offices on the Upper West Side and in TriBeCa. We offer evaluation and psychotherapy to adults, children and adolescents, as well as couples and family therapy. We have expertise in many clinical areas including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and (c)PTSD, personality disorders, issues specific to LGBTQI and gender and sexual identity, disorders of attachment, relationship difficulties, and family systems therapy. We provide a safe space in which our patients can explore and work through different challenges with a supportive and empathic psychologist.

As a clinician at Grounded Therapy PLLC, it is my goal to encourage connection and healing by offering a safe space for life-changing conversations. I offer in person and virtual individual, couples and group therapy to adults around topics such as body image, sex, identity, mental health, family dynamics, attachment, intimacy, relationships, and more.

Covid-19 has brought the world of mental health fragility to a new level never seen before. The isolation and loneliness felt by everyone from children to the elderly has caused a rise in depression, anxiety and fear regarding every day life and the future. These strains are unhealthy emotionally and physically and need attention to avoid lasting impressions. The working relationship in therapy is to define underlying issues, stuck thought patterns and transform negative behavior to evolve into a positive and thriving attitude and consequently, life choices. We will join together to create the life you desire, as I help guide you.

Hello! My name is Meredith Souto, and I am a trauma therapist with five years of experience in private practice. My approach is warm and non-judgmental. I strive to make therapy a collaborative and transparent process so clients understand what is happening in the therapy room and in their lives. My goal isn't just to help you know 'what you are supposed to do,' but to address the thought patterns, beliefs, body sensations, feelings, and memories that cause negative feelings and reactions so you truly do feel better in daily life.

Whether you are seeking individual support, are struggling with a relationship that feels unfulfilling, the absence of a significant relationship, or are a part of a family system that is navigating a significant change, crisis, or other adjustment, I am able to partner with you on your journey to wellness. I welcome individuals, couples and families into my practice. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors and individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, work related stress, low self-esteem, racialized trauma as well as performing and visual artists, athletes and professionals seeking to make change.

Hey! I'm Lydia Vazquez a Licensed Clinical Social Worker ready to discuss the good, the bad, and even funny! In navigating our difficult truths, my hope is to help you in navigating acceptance and strategies. Laughter is a tool that I appreciate for connectivity. I've been privileged to work with a myriad of lovely people. A good amount of the folks I work with are working professionals navigating the stressors of work, relationships, and family. I see folks with short and long-term conditions of depression, anxiety, and inattention. I work in trying to understand ways to change your symptoms.

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