Family Therapy in 10008

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice for over twenty-five years. I specialize in working with couples utilizing a psychoanalytic perspective. Additionally, I work with individuals and groups. Persons struggling with painful feelings such as anxiety, sadness, loss or depression, can be greatly helped by facing what are often experienced as insurmountable obstacles in a safe and secure therapeutic environment.

If you, or someone you love, are struggling with substance abuse, past trauma, relationship or communication setbacks, anxiety and/or depression, it can be overwhelming to fight these feelings alone.

I am an experienced clinical psychotherapist specializing in adult individual treatment. I work with patients to create positive solutions so they can free themselves and achieve their personal goals. I have trained in family systems theory, systemic problem solving, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I seek to find the core of a problem and explore its roots in order to achieve awareness and resolve repetitive issues that adversely affect your life. If you feel you are not reaching your full potential and are motivated to do so, I will assist you to reach your goal.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, New York (LMHC)/Licensed Professional Counselor, Arkansas (LPC) and a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I have a Master's in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling and a Master's in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, I taught for five years before joining the mental health profession. My experience as a mental health therapist involves working with clients of all ages, from preschool to adults, as well as with families, and couples.

I am Now offering Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.

The prerequisite to true freedom is to decide that you do not want to suffer anymore. You must decide that you want to enjoy your life and that there is no reason for stress, inner pain, or fear. Every day we bear a burden that we should not be bearing. We fear that we are not good enough or that we will fail. We experience insecurity, anxiety, and self-consciousness. All of these things burden us tremendously and deplete our energy.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and earned my masters in the Family Therapy Training Program at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. Since graduating, I have worked in community mental health, helping clients on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships and specialize in grief work. I am trained in EMDR and Complicated Grief Treatment.

My ideal client would be someone is interested to improve his/her thinking, emotional state and general functioning. My ideal client would also be someone who is open and motivated for change and to become the best version him/herself them/themselves.

Perhaps you are feeling that something isn't right. You are confused, anxious, sad or you are just going through a rough transition. We can work together to identify and work through the problem. I use close empathetic listening to help you understand what is going on. Therapy begins when we can be attuned to ourselves and understand the past while changing our world to move forward.

The stress of navigating your life through the demanding, ever changing, fast paced world of life and career in New York City can easily challenge your capacity to cope, to manage, to decide. Finding the right therapist/coach and making time to dedicate to seeking solution and gaining insight into your individual challenges can feel overwhelming. Over the past 14 years I have worked successfully with hundreds of women and men in finance, business, and the arts from an office centrally located within the Wall Street financial district of Manhattan. I provide a safe, confidential, comfortable and convenient environment.

I take a creative approach to my client's needs by combining traditional talk therapy with mindfulness & body based treatment modalities and techniques, including Somatic Experiencing, attachment focused EMDR and Inner Relationship Focusing (IFR). I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals with issues related to anxiety, eating disorders, trauma (developmental, medical and shock), panic, depression, and relationship issues. Through our work together my clients will come to feel more understood, more comfortable and more confident in their lives.

Life is like a puzzle...each piece connects. How they connect is the journey I wish to support you on. Counseling for over 15 years in areas such as career counseling, self- awareness, wellness, life coaching, mental health and personal/professional development, and women's health and self care. And looking forward to many more years in walking beside you as you learn to stand in your truth, your passion, and your life. Shonae has worked in the helping field for over 20 years and looks at helping as a opportunity to support others in his/her walk in life.

What do you want right now? Are you searching for something that keeps slipping away? Are you feeling stuck, sad, anxious or scared? Psychotherapy can help you discover what you may not see about yourself and your behavior. In my practice I work with people who are seeking change, self-understanding and greater fulfillment in their lives. Psychotherapy can be instrumental to help you establish better relationships, process conflict and deal with questions of self-worth. With warmth and dedicated attention I strive to be respectful, open and curious. I create a space where people can explore their internal world and speak freely.

As a person: I’m empathic, assured, and work to find the positive. I spend my time cultivating growth wherever I can. I enjoy spending time with my dog as well as anyones who needs a helping hand. I enjoy roadtrips with friends where I get to paddle board or simply bask in the water. I will drive for seafood, leisurely hikes, and natural attractions. I want you to know what type of person you'll be talking to because the therapeutic relationship matters. Some people click, when that happens it's a beautiful thing. Fantastic work can be done. Others don't click and that's perfectly ok. Let's see if we fit.

I believe that people are the experts in their own lives and that we are wired to connect, adapt and grow. But life can be difficult to navigate. We all get stuck sometimes, or we imagine that our lives could be better but cannot seem to find the way on our own. The overarching goal of therapy is to reconnect with our own inner wisdom to experience real transformation and healing. It's a deep privilege for me to be part of that process. I use a holistic approach with a mix of evidence-based methods that are tailored to your individual needs.

I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state(s) of Florida and NY. I hold a master’s of science in mental health counseling from Touro College and have been working to help better the lives of individuals professionally for the past 8 years. Helping others has always been a passion of mine and I take pride in my ability to do so.

Prior to entering private practice, I worked for over 20 years in outpatient and inpatient mental health settings providing therapy to a diverse population. I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, and often work with clients on exploring their identity. In particular, working with clients who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse, and how this intersects with the way they see themselves, and their overall sense of self-worth. I also have over 15 years experience working with those suffering from depression, anxiety and severe mental illness.

Andrea Wainer is an expert in narcissistic and psychopathic abuse. She provides support and coaching to victims of narcissistic abuse. She has worked and lived abroad (New York, Hong Kong, London, Singapore and Tokyo) with people divorcing narcissists. Andrea researches, trains, supervises, and opines in judicial process involving character disordered individuals. She is equipped to identify and coach you to thrive during and after; smear campaigns, blame shifting, gas-lighting, PTSD, forum shopping, victim playing, projecting and other tactics used by character disordered people. She is an expert at identifying red flags.

Being human is hard. In addition to daily challenges, many of us weren’t shown how to feel and express our emotions, or how to communicate effectively with others. We may not have learned what healthy love looks and feels like, or how to care for and accept ourselves—because often, our caregivers hadn’t learned how to either. As a result, we often find ourselves experiencing painful emotions such as shame, anger, longing, worry, or hopelessness. Therapy is an opportunity to explore our experiences with curiosity and kindness, allowing us to gain insight into, make meaning of, and heal from the burdens we carry.