Therapists in Chelsea, New York, NY

For some, therapy provides a space to address an acute crisis, chronic symptoms or to expand awareness of oneself and sometimes a mix of all three. I believe therapy is most impactful when it is tailored to each person’s unique needs and concerns. This looks different for everyone and might even look different throughout your journey. Good therapy can help you to make the changes you have been struggling with, identify the patterns that might be holding you back and ultimately help you to create a more fulfilling life.

The strategies that usually get you through are not working like they used to anymore. What once felt like your strengths have now turned into weaknesses. Whether you are stuck making an important life decision, are feeling overwhelmed with life, are having an identity crisis, or an important relationship is slipping away...I am here to help you take the risks that you need to take in order to get on track.

Healing starts when we know what to heal from, believe that we can heal, and connect with our inner and external resources to heal. As a relational therapist, I support individuals, couples and families in navigating life transitions and cross-cultural issues, managing mental health symptoms, processing shame, guilt, and loss, improving communication and intimacy, and addressing the impact of systemic oppression on our sense of self and our relationships. I'm committed to supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community. Together we discover and embrace your authentic self, release your inner strengths for personal and relational growth.

Do you struggle to express your voice? Are you longing for more fulfilling relationships where you feel seen and heard? Does peace of mind feel out of reach? We are not meant to face life’s challenges and hardships alone. We will work together to put words to your experience and to make sense of what you are feeling, setting the stage for new possibilities to emerge. I am interested in learning about the life you have lived and how you experience the world. Most of us are trying to do the best we can and need spaces where we can feel heard, seen, and accepted in our full humanity, without judgment.

I help adults at various life stages and across the cultural, socio-economic and identity spectrums, to navigate concerns related to depression and anxiety, relationships, family, grief, identity, health, and life’s many other challenges. My approach is to work collaboratively and actively with individuals in a friendly environment to help them gain awareness of and change unhelpful or unproductive patterns and habits that may be causing them distress. My hope is to assist people in living their lives with greater ease and in keeping with their personal values and goals.

Disappointment, failure, loss, frustration, anger and sadness are unavoidable aspects of human existence. The past cannot be rewritten. But the way in which we choose to come to terms with the past - as either members of a familial unit, a couple, or an individual - will go a long way towards determining our happiness in the present. I bring a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental approach to my work that arises out of my deeply held conviction that the most important determinant of therapeutic success will be the therapeutic alliance between patient and therapist.

I believe in the power of therapy to help individuals better understand themselves and their relationships. I specialize in providing therapy to individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, family/relationship conflicts, life transitions, trauma, and racial/gender discrimination. I aim to create a secure and compassionate environment for individuals and couples from marginalized communities. Utilizing a therapeutic lens that involves integrating an individual's identity, culture, and lived experience while we address your concerns.

I work with individuals and couples who are seeking to solve an identified problem, or to ameliorate their lives while navigating the daily stressors of contemporary life. With my clients, I often discuss the important influence of family and culture(s) of origin, relational patterns, and other situational factors that might maintain or reinforce existing challenges. My ideal clients are open to exploring how to best improve their lives - and I am willing to meet them where they are.

Whether you are struggling in your relationship or dealing with depression and anxiety, I am glad you decided to look for help. I believe that having someone who truly understands your difficulties can fundamentally improve your life. My goal is to help you find your voice and shift your relational dynamics by providing you with a warm and accepting environment and by challenging you to do right by yourself. Together we will dive into the emotional experiences that are part and parcel of being alive and develop a new, self-affirming relationship with yourself that is vital and growth-oriented.

Guided introspection leading to actionable connections is a tonic in an increasingly isolating, and volatile world. Whether this is your first time in therapy or another chapter on your quest for fulfillment in relationship with yourself and others, I am dedicated to meeting you where you are. Together we will bear witness to joys and challenges of being a human in our modern society, and celebrate the richness of humanity. As a trained couples and family therapist, I utilize a variety of theories integrating my past experience in both the performing arts and as a yoga instructor to provide a creative, holistic experience.

As a professional therapist, I helped individuals and couples through life transitions, grief and loss, self-discovery, depression, anxiety, trauma, finding motivation, and coping with challenging family dynamics. Through this process we can work together to learn new skills and tools to help connect the past with the present, to gain insight into your life, and challenge any maladaptive thinking patterns that might not be serving you. My therapeutic style utilizes a collaborative approach. I will work in a warm, empathetic, and creative way providing motivation and encouragement.

Making the decision to seek out therapy is a courageous and transformational step toward positive change. I believe that therapy is for all, and that anyone can achieve recovery to restore emotional health and balance in their lives. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, family dynamics and self-esteem. I also help clients grappling with disordered eating, such as restricting food, compensatory behaviors and body acceptance. My style is trauma-informed, affirming and compassionate, and I try to make therapy a safe space to build new skills and strategies to achieve the fulfilling life you deserve.

I believe meaningful change occurs when client and psychotherapist co-create a space that fosters curiosity, empathy, and introspection. To transform psychic pain, we often have to look inwards at our ways of thinking, feeling, and relating (to both self and others). I strive to facilitate this process in the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship where those with whom I’m working feel safe and empowered. Through empathic listening, interpretation, and attunement to the “here and now” interactive process, I can help you resolve debilitating symptoms and impart greater meaning to your experiences and relationships.

Do you feel your emotions are out of control? Do you find yourself reacting too quickly to work, family or personal situations and regret doing so later? Are you having trouble managing the daily stresses of life and relationships? Do you tend to want to engage in mind-numbing behavior to avoid feeling the pain and pressure of life?

I offer psychotherapy, consultation, supervision and coaching to individuals, couples, families and other therapists. I obtained my AM from the University of Chicago in 1995 after having a successful business career as a CPA. My extensive professional experience coupled with life experience as a wife, mother, community member, athlete and spiritual student offer my clients a rich, broad-reaching range of services to help them become their best selves.

Our world is full of expectations—should and should nots, and prescribed definitions to make us fit existing molds. When our experience doesn’t match this template, we may feel depressed, anxious, or fragmented. My training is informed by Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Trauma Informed Care. With sensitivity to the intersections of race, ethnicity, orientation, gender, social class, and ability, I utilize a systemic lens to affirm, heal, and collaborate with you to find greater personal happiness and relationship satisfaction.

To others, or on paper, your life may look great, but you still feel unfulfilled. My clients are New Yorkers who want more, and often they feel uncomfortable sharing these insecurities with family or friends. Whether you are experiencing career challenges, struggling with family issues, or spending hours fruitlessly swiping on dating apps, you know you need to break the cycle. I provide a safe, empathetic space and a solutions-based approach to explore areas of concern. I also work with clients to identify the issues underlying a feeling of general malaise. Sometimes we just don’t know what we don’t know.

Making change takes intention and courage. Finding meaning in everyday life and living in a way that we yearn to is no small task! I work with adults who wish to create change and feel happier in their lives. This could mean issues surrounding transition into adulthood, dating and relationships, substance use, school and professional goals, life transitions, work/family balance, parenting, long term relationships with partners. I have expertise in supporting family members of a loved one struggling with addiction. I also have an interest in family members touched by adoption.

My aim as a therapist is to establish a safe space in which a collaborative process unfolds leading to helpful insights and/or management of an acute crisis/situation.Together we work towards reducing unwanted symptoms and increasing a sense of overall fulfillment. Having trained at CUNY, NY Presbyterian and Columbia University, I have experience working in multiple settings with diverse populations.