Family Therapy in Gramercy Park, New York, NY

I am an experienced psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical practice. I will work with you as an individual, couple or family to improve the relationships in your life. I have a warm, easily approachable and interactive style in my work with clients. As teaching faculty and a member of the Developing Child and Family at the Ackerman Institute for the Family I specialize in working with parents, children and adolescents. I have had extensive training and experience in couples and family therapy.

I specialize in therapy for self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, adult Third Culture Kids/multicultural identity concerns. I also focus on relational difficulties in the context of career and dating, as well as social, couple and family relationships. I use various evidence-based techniques and relational approaches, but I will always tailor therapy to fit who you are, what matters to you, and how you hope to grow. In therapy, I strive to authentically connect with you and ensure a therapeutic space that is safe and productive. Going at your pace, we work together to find solutions and move towards your goals.

Hi and welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I'm happy that you've taken this step towards seeking support. As a therapist, I strive to embody qualities that are essential for our therapeutic journey together: warmth, directness, and honesty. My goal is to create a safe and secure environment that is judgment free while nurturing and supporting you as you navigate your challenges. Recognizing that each person's story is unique, I'm dedicated to meeting you exactly where you are in your life. I hold the belief that the struggles we face in our everyday lives often have roots in our past experiences, early connections, and attachments.

If you are a parent trying to get help for your child or teen due to an array of possible challenges that they are facing, I am always open to talk with you about how I may be able to help. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and their families and pull from my over 19 years experience providing psychotherapy many diverse settings. A basic goal of my work with every child, adolescent, and adult that I work with is that a safe, supportive, caring environment is created that can foster comfort for my clients to take risks and make change. Due to covid-19 I offer private ONLINE TELEHEATH services covered by most plans.

It takes courage to tell your story, be vulnerable, and practice introspection. But as the old saying goes, “a problem shared is a problem halved.” Whether you’re experiencing challenges in your relationships, family, career, health, or questioning your life path, we’ll work together to find a solution. I’m a Counselor and Life Coach who supports people during life transitions—including marriage, divorce, career changes, motherhood, and grief and loss. Whatever you’re going through, I’ll be a compassionate listener who reframes the situation and so you can see it in a different, more positive, light.

I am a graduate of NYU in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling, and I enjoy being in a career that is service-oriented. Working predominantly with couples, families, and pediatrics, I have extensive experience getting to know and understand the unique identifiers each person holds, and how that impacts the therapeutic process. While I can work with any client, I specialize in family therapy, couples counseling, parenting, sex therapy, women’s issues & pregnancy, religious identity, vocational counseling, neurodiversity, eating disorders, PTSD, trauma, and OCD.

I specialize in working with people who are committed to enhancing their lives through self-exploration under the guidance of a highly trained professional. I work with adults who desire a better understanding of themselves and look for freedom in how they experience their emotional life and the world around them. I am also the Founder and Clinical Director of Gotham Mental Health Group, PLLC, a Flatiron (and Northern Westchester) based group private practice. We offer individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy. www.gothammft.com

My passion and focus is working with adults, adolescents, and families experiencing distress in their relationships and/or symptoms of depression and anxiety. I approach my work with clients from a place of genuine curiosity and understanding. I aim to provide a safe space where we can discuss the challenges getting in the way of achieving your goals and create a sustainable support system for lasting change in your life. I pride myself on being transparent during the process and an active participant in session.

Milestones like graduating college, having a child, or going through a break up can trigger stress, anxiety, and existentialist thinking. I help people stay centered and connected to themselves as they move into new life stages. During these times, our relationships and identities often come into focus, especially when it comes to forming new friendships, changing family structures, or starting a new romantic relationship. In our work together, we’ll explore all the intersecting parts of your identity and focus on ways to build healthy, nourishing connections with the people around you.

Do you ever wonder how you fit into the world, your community, or even your family? Navigating personal relationships can be challenging if you struggle with self-esteem, anxiety, ADHD/ADD, trauma, or any other mental health challenges. This is why I want to be your helping hand to help guide you on your journey.

I offer an affirming, warm, compassionate therapy style for adults who are experiencing a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, as well as those coping with family members with special needs. I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), relational therapy, and trauma-informed care to help my clients gain insight, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal goals.

Sometimes in life we feel disconnected from ourselves and the people we love most. We feel a strong desire for change whether we know exactly what that change is yet or not. At times that change is forced upon us due to a loss of some kind in which we find ourselves grieving and in pain. Or the change we want feels unacceptable and risky. As a therapist, I believe in the transformative power of change. I believe we all possess internal wisdom and the ability to change in ways that are needed and desired. I am also aware that change can be scary and feel impossible at times.

Life is a cumulative series of relationships that shape the way we see ourselves and others. Most people are unaware of the value of specialty training among mental healthcare providers. LMFTs are experts in relationship issues- between partners, extended family and children. Please do not consult a therapist without the appropriate credentials. A therapist is like a surgeon, you put your life (and the lives of those around you) in our hands, especially if it’s the decision to leave your marriage. Through communication skills building, partners and family members can improve their relationships and the quality of their lives.

Starting therapy, or re-starting therapy, can feel like a daunting endeavor. I look forward to helping individuals, both teens and adults, who might be struggling with what it means to be in therapy or understanding how therapy might be able to help them. I practice primarily from a psychodynamic and relational perspective. This means that I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is the necessary foundation for effective and meaningful therapeutic work. Every therapist-patient relationship is unique and I work hard to provide a non-judgmental, safe, and supportive therapeutic environment.

I offer a safe, warm and professional environment to individuals, couples and family subsets who are looking to understand and heal from the challenges and emotional hardships they face. When we embrace a new understanding of these difficulties without negative judgments, and use skillful tools, we can thrive in ways that have meaning, and embodied freedom. I am here to listen to you, your story, how you see your life, what you feel, and wish for yourself and your relationships. Trained in evidence-based approaches, I offer a range of tools to meet your needs and goals. This is a collaboration designed to unleash your best self.

I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.

Everyone needs help from time to time. Parents, in particular, are faced with stress and pressures that reverberate throughout the family. It is a sign of strength to take action and reach out when things don't seem to be getting better on their own. You don't have time to waste, and I partner with you to get you feeling better quickly. Giving clients practical tools to make real, lasting changes is the hallmark of my work as a therapist and certified peaceful parenting coach.

Congratulations on taking this step in seeking help and support for yourself or your family. I work with children and adolescents, families, men, and women. My 20-plus years of clinical work with children and families is built on an attachment-oriented foundation and is informed by my personal experience as an adoptive parent and training in relevant play and family therapies. Regardless of a child’s emotional/behavioral presentation or attachment (RAD) history, I view parents as partners in their child’s therapeutic process and support and guide them, in parent sessions and/or in family sessions with their child.

Problems can feel insurmountable if we tackle them alone. I believe that a genuine, empathic connection with another person is often the first step toward healing. I am here to offer you a safe space to explore opportunities for change, growth and self-discovery. Through our mutual engagement in the therapy process, my hope is that you gain insight about your relationships, your sense of self, who you are and who you want to become. I believe that relationships – with ourselves, with others, or with our environment – are the core of human experience. Often the most overlooked relationship is the one we have with ourselves.