Therapists in West Village, New York, NY

Photo of Tracy Ross, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in West Village, New York, NY
Tracy Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Village, New York, NY 10011
Some couples come committed to having their relationship thrive, others come with the intention of working out a divorce that is collaborative and respectful and includes a co-parenting plan that works for the whole family.
Volatile couples are often passionate couples. "We love each other and have a good relationship, why we do end up in the same hurtful arguments?" The passion in your relationship is energizing but can also turn into fights accompanied by extreme anger. Often this results in one person withdrawing and both left feeling hurt and misunderstood. I help couples turn volatility into versatility. Volatility is explosive energy; versatility means having choices and tools to use at the right moment while keeping healthy passion alive. My couples are people who have strong relationships but need help breaking patterns that lead them down a rabbit hole.
Some couples come committed to having their relationship thrive, others come with the intention of working out a divorce that is collaborative and respectful and includes a co-parenting plan that works for the whole family.
Volatile couples are often passionate couples. "We love each other and have a good relationship, why we do end up in the same hurtful arguments?" The passion in your relationship is energizing but can also turn into fights accompanied by extreme anger. Often this results in one person withdrawing and both left feeling hurt and misunderstood. I help couples turn volatility into versatility. Volatility is explosive energy; versatility means having choices and tools to use at the right moment while keeping healthy passion alive. My couples are people who have strong relationships but need help breaking patterns that lead them down a rabbit hole.
(646) 846-7242 View (646) 846-7242
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Shelly Boniel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Village, New York, NY 10014
Provide individual, couples and family counseling.
I am a practical, interactive, and solution-oriented therapist. My focus is on providing support and constructive feedback to assist clients in resolving current issues and recognizing enduring life patterns. I guide clients in finding solutions to navigate life's challenges with sensitivity and compassion, incorporating both conventional and alternative approaches. Through a diverse range of techniques and treatment styles, I ensure that each client receives sessions tailored to their specific needs. Together, we identify strengths and collaboratively work towards achieving life goals while addressing mental health obstacles.
Provide individual, couples and family counseling.
I am a practical, interactive, and solution-oriented therapist. My focus is on providing support and constructive feedback to assist clients in resolving current issues and recognizing enduring life patterns. I guide clients in finding solutions to navigate life's challenges with sensitivity and compassion, incorporating both conventional and alternative approaches. Through a diverse range of techniques and treatment styles, I ensure that each client receives sessions tailored to their specific needs. Together, we identify strengths and collaboratively work towards achieving life goals while addressing mental health obstacles.
(929) 254-3909 View (929) 254-3909
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Dr. Francis Novak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DPsa, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
West Village, New York, NY 10011
Individual, couples and family therapy sessions are available.
Many are in search of a therapist because they have been feeling stuck, disempowered, or conflicted and would benefit from specialized support to gain greater psychological freedom and good health. To this end, we can explore your experience and expectations to foster insight and greater awareness of your needs. I offer a range of psychotherapeutic approaches to promote coping and make meaning out of problematic patterns, losses, trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and difficulty in relationships. Unique to your needs, I offer a co-created therapeutic space to facilitate change; trust, communication, attachment, growth and healing.
Individual, couples and family therapy sessions are available.
Many are in search of a therapist because they have been feeling stuck, disempowered, or conflicted and would benefit from specialized support to gain greater psychological freedom and good health. To this end, we can explore your experience and expectations to foster insight and greater awareness of your needs. I offer a range of psychotherapeutic approaches to promote coping and make meaning out of problematic patterns, losses, trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and difficulty in relationships. Unique to your needs, I offer a co-created therapeutic space to facilitate change; trust, communication, attachment, growth and healing.
(917) 526-0039 View (917) 526-0039
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Tom Cronin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Village, New York, NY 10014
My approach is informed by the Family Systems model, which encourages an exploration of the roles, patterns, conflicts in one's family of origin and how they continue to affect you.
People look for a therapist when they are experiencing anxiety,difficulties in relationships, confusion around issues related to sexuality and/or identity. Others feel depressed,struggle with addiction, or have a sense that something is not right in their lives. Often people are trying to cope with old hurts or injuries, and find that their old ways of coping with them are no longer successful,or that these strategies are the very thing that brings them pain or frustration.Often these symptoms and problems are connected with early painful experiences,or from ideas and beliefs which have been formed in rigid, or dysfunctional family systems.
My approach is informed by the Family Systems model, which encourages an exploration of the roles, patterns, conflicts in one's family of origin and how they continue to affect you.
People look for a therapist when they are experiencing anxiety,difficulties in relationships, confusion around issues related to sexuality and/or identity. Others feel depressed,struggle with addiction, or have a sense that something is not right in their lives. Often people are trying to cope with old hurts or injuries, and find that their old ways of coping with them are no longer successful,or that these strategies are the very thing that brings them pain or frustration.Often these symptoms and problems are connected with early painful experiences,or from ideas and beliefs which have been formed in rigid, or dysfunctional family systems.
(917) 832-1953 View (917) 832-1953
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Mindy R Schiffman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
West Village, New York, NY 10014  (Online Only)
My specialty is in all aspects of loss, as reflected in relationship and family conflicts, sexual concerns and difficulties, and the emotional impact of medical illness, infertility, and bereavement.
After more than 35 years in practice, I have found that most clients need a combination of support, insight, and challenging interactions to help them grow and move past whatever obstacles they are facing. I work with individuals and couples on the most intimate aspects of their lives, including their sexuality, relationships, and life and death issues. My style is interactive, and employs uncovering family of origin dynamics, but also more practical, cognitive and behavioral methods to help make changes more quickly.
My specialty is in all aspects of loss, as reflected in relationship and family conflicts, sexual concerns and difficulties, and the emotional impact of medical illness, infertility, and bereavement.
After more than 35 years in practice, I have found that most clients need a combination of support, insight, and challenging interactions to help them grow and move past whatever obstacles they are facing. I work with individuals and couples on the most intimate aspects of their lives, including their sexuality, relationships, and life and death issues. My style is interactive, and employs uncovering family of origin dynamics, but also more practical, cognitive and behavioral methods to help make changes more quickly.
(646) 600-5190 View (646) 600-5190
Photo of Hillary Geffner, Marriage & Family Therapist in West Village, New York, NY
Hillary Geffner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
West Village, New York, NY 10014
We all experience difficult times in our lives. Many of us struggle to maintain healthy relationships with our partners/friends/family or struggle to manage stress or know how to navigate life stage transitions (parenthood, breakups/divorce, retirement, illness, etc). Whether you want to strengthen your self-worth and confidence, improve communication or intimacy in relationships, slow down reactivity, or stop repeating self-destructive cycles, therapy is a space to gain insight and skills to help break patterns that hinder your life satisfaction. Therapy offers you the possibility to create the change you are looking for
We all experience difficult times in our lives. Many of us struggle to maintain healthy relationships with our partners/friends/family or struggle to manage stress or know how to navigate life stage transitions (parenthood, breakups/divorce, retirement, illness, etc). Whether you want to strengthen your self-worth and confidence, improve communication or intimacy in relationships, slow down reactivity, or stop repeating self-destructive cycles, therapy is a space to gain insight and skills to help break patterns that hinder your life satisfaction. Therapy offers you the possibility to create the change you are looking for
(917) 473-9588 View (917) 473-9588
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Melissa Pennica
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Village, New York, NY 10014
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies, as well as Bachelor's Degrees in both Psychology and Sociology. I strive to provide clients with the space to explore life's obstacles in a nonjudgmental environment. Whether it is relational hardships, family concerns, or individual stressors, I believe that everyone can benefit from the space that therapy can provide to work through these issues. I work with clients to explore issues from all angles, while providing a listening ear and the helpful tools to work through the issues they are grappling with.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies, as well as Bachelor's Degrees in both Psychology and Sociology. I strive to provide clients with the space to explore life's obstacles in a nonjudgmental environment. Whether it is relational hardships, family concerns, or individual stressors, I believe that everyone can benefit from the space that therapy can provide to work through these issues. I work with clients to explore issues from all angles, while providing a listening ear and the helpful tools to work through the issues they are grappling with.
(347) 647-2140 View (347) 647-2140
Photo of Melissa Pennica, Marriage & Family Therapist in West Village, New York, NY
Melissa Pennica
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Village, New York, NY 10014
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies, as well as Bachelor's Degrees in both Psychology and Sociology. I strive to provide clients with the space to explore life's obstacles in a nonjudgmental environment. Whether it is relational hardships, family concerns, or individual stressors, I believe that everyone can benefit from the space that therapy can provide to work through these issues. I work with clients to explore issues from all angles, while providing a listening ear and the helpful tools to work through the issues they are grappling with.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies, as well as Bachelor's Degrees in both Psychology and Sociology. I strive to provide clients with the space to explore life's obstacles in a nonjudgmental environment. Whether it is relational hardships, family concerns, or individual stressors, I believe that everyone can benefit from the space that therapy can provide to work through these issues. I work with clients to explore issues from all angles, while providing a listening ear and the helpful tools to work through the issues they are grappling with.
(646) 863-4764 View (646) 863-4764
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Reka Prasad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Village, New York, NY 10014  (Online Only)
Our time together will be that pause in the week to explore whatever challenges you may be experiencing. I work with people of all backgrounds but specialize in children of immigrants. I'm a systems oriented therapist who is trained in family therapy, somatic and trauma informed modalities and center a spiritual approach to the work. We'll identify all the factors that have brought you to this place in your life - intergenerational family dynamics, society, schooling, identity, etc. so that you can keep what you want and leave the rest behind.
Our time together will be that pause in the week to explore whatever challenges you may be experiencing. I work with people of all backgrounds but specialize in children of immigrants. I'm a systems oriented therapist who is trained in family therapy, somatic and trauma informed modalities and center a spiritual approach to the work. We'll identify all the factors that have brought you to this place in your life - intergenerational family dynamics, society, schooling, identity, etc. so that you can keep what you want and leave the rest behind.
(646) 798-5998 View (646) 798-5998
Photo of Seana Rachel Murray, Marriage & Family Therapist in West Village, New York, NY
Seana Rachel Murray
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Village, New York, NY 10014  (Online Only)
My training as a Marriage and Family Therapist is complemented by my undergraduate background in Religion, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Are you feeling isolated in your relationships? While romance may begin in an instant, long-term relationships are not easy to maintain alone. No matter where you are in your relationship, seeking guidance, opening the lines of communication, and establishing safety in emotional expression are the cornerstones of any lasting and fulfilling relationship. I aim to empower my clients to realize the strengths they already possess. I work with them, both individually and as couples and families, to utilize those unique strengths to develop a positive narrative for their lives and relationships.
My training as a Marriage and Family Therapist is complemented by my undergraduate background in Religion, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Are you feeling isolated in your relationships? While romance may begin in an instant, long-term relationships are not easy to maintain alone. No matter where you are in your relationship, seeking guidance, opening the lines of communication, and establishing safety in emotional expression are the cornerstones of any lasting and fulfilling relationship. I aim to empower my clients to realize the strengths they already possess. I work with them, both individually and as couples and families, to utilize those unique strengths to develop a positive narrative for their lives and relationships.
(646) 603-0486 View (646) 603-0486
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Minahil Salam
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Village, New York, NY 10014
Minahil works with individuals and couples on issues including anxiety, depression, relationship/family conflict, intimacy, childhood trauma, career stress and creative ruts.
Minahil believes in the ability of therapy to be a healing and transformative experience. Through empathetic listening and a collaborative process, Minahil believes that people can use the therapeutic space to gain greater understanding of themselves, their journey, tools to cope, and explore their relations to others. She looks at an individual in the context of their environment rather than a singular moving force, and believes in the power of relational healing. She uses a psychodynamic and attachment approach, as well as the Gottman Method.
Minahil works with individuals and couples on issues including anxiety, depression, relationship/family conflict, intimacy, childhood trauma, career stress and creative ruts.
Minahil believes in the ability of therapy to be a healing and transformative experience. Through empathetic listening and a collaborative process, Minahil believes that people can use the therapeutic space to gain greater understanding of themselves, their journey, tools to cope, and explore their relations to others. She looks at an individual in the context of their environment rather than a singular moving force, and believes in the power of relational healing. She uses a psychodynamic and attachment approach, as well as the Gottman Method.
(332) 248-1518 View (332) 248-1518
Photo of Alexandra Tomback, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in West Village, New York, NY
Alexandra Tomback
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Village, New York, NY 10014  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(929) 357-2212 View (929) 357-2212
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Katherine Rachlin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
West Village, New York, NY 10014  (Online Only)
Are you or your loved-one exploring gender and sexuality? I have decades of experience working with transgender, and gender diverse individuals, their partners and families. I work with adults at all stages of gender exploration and transition. I also support people who have decided not to transition for now or who are post-transition or for whom transition is no longer a central issue. I also specialize in relationship therapy for people of all sexual orientations - therapy for individuals who are in the most traditional of relationships as well as for those exploring Kink and DS lifestyles and nonmonogamy.
Are you or your loved-one exploring gender and sexuality? I have decades of experience working with transgender, and gender diverse individuals, their partners and families. I work with adults at all stages of gender exploration and transition. I also support people who have decided not to transition for now or who are post-transition or for whom transition is no longer a central issue. I also specialize in relationship therapy for people of all sexual orientations - therapy for individuals who are in the most traditional of relationships as well as for those exploring Kink and DS lifestyles and nonmonogamy.
(646) 846-9954 View (646) 846-9954
Photo of Shlomit Rubin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in West Village, New York, NY
Shlomit Rubin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, SEP
Verified Verified
West Village, New York, NY 10011
Sometimes we arrive at a place in our lives where we feel that we are continually pulling on the ends of a knot. Instead of untangling, the knot becomes tighter. In a safe space designed to encourage reflection, we will unpack current difficulties and long-standing issues in the context of past experiences. All of us are impacted by our upbringing, and if we can begin to understand these experiences and how they affect the roles we play in the world, then we are at an undeniable advantage for improving our well-being.
Sometimes we arrive at a place in our lives where we feel that we are continually pulling on the ends of a knot. Instead of untangling, the knot becomes tighter. In a safe space designed to encourage reflection, we will unpack current difficulties and long-standing issues in the context of past experiences. All of us are impacted by our upbringing, and if we can begin to understand these experiences and how they affect the roles we play in the world, then we are at an undeniable advantage for improving our well-being.
(646) 846-4519 View (646) 846-4519
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Kelsey Logan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Village, New York, NY 10011
Whether you are experiencing relationship issues, are looking to break patterns, or are wanting to get to know yourself better, therapy is a wonderful place to foster personal growth. I love working with people to understand their "why" and to find ways to create a rich, fulfilling life. I specialize in working with individuals and couples who may identify as LGBTQIA+, artists, people with uteruses, and caregivers of children and/or older adults. I work in person and virtually. You can schedule a free 15 minute consultation with me here: calendly.com/kelseylogan
Whether you are experiencing relationship issues, are looking to break patterns, or are wanting to get to know yourself better, therapy is a wonderful place to foster personal growth. I love working with people to understand their "why" and to find ways to create a rich, fulfilling life. I specialize in working with individuals and couples who may identify as LGBTQIA+, artists, people with uteruses, and caregivers of children and/or older adults. I work in person and virtually. You can schedule a free 15 minute consultation with me here: calendly.com/kelseylogan
(929) 500-7491 View (929) 500-7491
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Lola Noero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
West Village, New York, NY 10011
Schedule a free consultation with this link: www.calendly.com/lola-harney Are you living a fulfilling life that energizes you? Have you noticed yourself ending up in the same place, with familiar patterns? “Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things, they are transformed.”-Thich Nhat Hanh. I specialize in couples/relationship communication with advanced training, as well as trauma therapy (completed hours in EMDR training). I see clients in person and remotely. I am the Co-Founder of Manhattan Therapy (manhattantherapy.com)
Schedule a free consultation with this link: www.calendly.com/lola-harney Are you living a fulfilling life that energizes you? Have you noticed yourself ending up in the same place, with familiar patterns? “Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things, they are transformed.”-Thich Nhat Hanh. I specialize in couples/relationship communication with advanced training, as well as trauma therapy (completed hours in EMDR training). I see clients in person and remotely. I am the Co-Founder of Manhattan Therapy (manhattantherapy.com)
(332) 322-6370 View (332) 322-6370
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Sophia Glass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Village, New York, NY 10011  (Online Only)
I believe that compassionate and non-judgemental self-examination can offer us a path toward growth and healing. Wherever you are on your journey, my goal as a therapist is to create an affirming environment that offers support and guidance, honors your complexity, and centers your self-determination. I work collaboratively with clients to address a range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, self-image, major life changes, sex, gender, and sexuality.
I believe that compassionate and non-judgemental self-examination can offer us a path toward growth and healing. Wherever you are on your journey, my goal as a therapist is to create an affirming environment that offers support and guidance, honors your complexity, and centers your self-determination. I work collaboratively with clients to address a range of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, self-image, major life changes, sex, gender, and sexuality.
(718) 866-3484 View (718) 866-3484
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Sam Greenleaf Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Village, New York, NY 10014
Sam (they/them) works with individuals and couples in relational and collaborative ways. They specialize in treating trauma, depression, and anxiety and its impact on patients' relationships, capacity for intimacy, careers, and self-concept. Sam finds working with artists, academics and intellectuals, innovators working in Tech, leaders in the public service sector (politics, nonprofits) and the entertainment industry, LGBTQAI folks, non-monogamous individuals/couples, and people with alternative spiritual practices deeply fulfilling and offers all of their patients a judgment-free environment within which to connect.
Sam (they/them) works with individuals and couples in relational and collaborative ways. They specialize in treating trauma, depression, and anxiety and its impact on patients' relationships, capacity for intimacy, careers, and self-concept. Sam finds working with artists, academics and intellectuals, innovators working in Tech, leaders in the public service sector (politics, nonprofits) and the entertainment industry, LGBTQAI folks, non-monogamous individuals/couples, and people with alternative spiritual practices deeply fulfilling and offers all of their patients a judgment-free environment within which to connect.
(347) 801-2541 View (347) 801-2541
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Laura Roemer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Village, New York, NY 10014
I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. Therapy can be one of the most important tools we use to manage stress and improve our confidence and relationships. The value of having a safe space to share your thoughts and feelings can't be measured. My role as therapist is as an empathetic guide and as a supportive and objective presence. I provide feedback which is reflective, constructive and without judgment. I aim to provide you with tools you can utilize in your daily life, and with the understanding to help you remove unconscious roadblocks and reframe unhealthy thinking patterns.
I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. Therapy can be one of the most important tools we use to manage stress and improve our confidence and relationships. The value of having a safe space to share your thoughts and feelings can't be measured. My role as therapist is as an empathetic guide and as a supportive and objective presence. I provide feedback which is reflective, constructive and without judgment. I aim to provide you with tools you can utilize in your daily life, and with the understanding to help you remove unconscious roadblocks and reframe unhealthy thinking patterns.
(917) 563-4481 View (917) 563-4481
Gary Karshmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
West Village, New York, NY 10014
A graduate of Yale University, NYU Graduate School of Social Work, and NPAP, I feel very blessed to love my work even more today than when I first entered private practice some 30 years ago. Every day brings wonderfully rewarding emotional and intellectual challenge, newness, growth and "realness" in my deeply involved work with my patients.
A graduate of Yale University, NYU Graduate School of Social Work, and NPAP, I feel very blessed to love my work even more today than when I first entered private practice some 30 years ago. Every day brings wonderfully rewarding emotional and intellectual challenge, newness, growth and "realness" in my deeply involved work with my patients.
(646) 600-5035 View (646) 600-5035

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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.