Therapists in Lower Manhattan, New York, NY

I earned my Masters of Social Work at the University of Denver, specializing in trauma-informed mental health. I've worked with adults, children, teens, and families in a community-based mental health setting, addressing various symptoms like anxiety, depression, complex trauma, PTSD, and ADHD. I pull from a mix of treatment modalities, including Internal Family Systems, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic therapies.

I believe that understanding ourselves and how we've been impacted by life experiences is essential for personal growth. Through self-exploration, clients can identify behavior patterns and life perspectives that no longer meet their needs. Clients will be empowered to develop approaches to obstacles that allow them to connect to their strengths. In my practice I integrate: EMDR, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavior therapy, internal family systems and mindfulness work.

Finding a therapist you will be able to trust with your feelings, thoughts, and goals can be a difficult process. Whatever journey brought you here, we will build that trust so that our work together leads to an improvement in your overall health and wellness. My work centers around our relationship and begins with us forging a safe, comfortable, and non-judgemental space for you to share openly.

My approach towards helping you is create a supportive space to bring you comfort to your current experiences. I believe it's necessary to accept where you are and to understand where you want to go. I am a licensed as a Clinical Marriage and family Therapist (LMFT), a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and in Clinical Social Worker-R (LCSW-R). I also have Gottman and Imago training experience for couples.

You work hard in relationships and at the workplace to meet your own high standards. But feelings of inadequacy and dissatisfaction often creep up despite your accomplishments. Every time you achieve a goal, a fleeting sense of happiness is soon replaced by the familiar feelings of emptiness and anxiety. You long to approach challenging situations with increased flexibility and ease, to make decisions that you believe in and feel good about. Creating a sustained sense of meaning in life without reverting to the same, old cycle of despair seems far away, but actually, it's closer than you know. This is where therapy comes in.

Anxiety can be overwhelming, ruining important events. If you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, obsessions, compulsions, phobias - there IS help. You can learn ways to stress less and enjoy more. Gotham Wellness specializes in Solutions. Focusing on Anxiety/Stress Management, Adult ADHD, Navigating Difficult Relationships, & Couples Counseling. The ideal client is one willing to get to know themselves in a fresh way. Our clinicians are Pierre Desir, MA, LMFT, and Cynthia Giocomarra, PsyD., LMFT.

We offer a practical approach to therapy! We can support you with depression, anxiety, stress, life changes, attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) relationship problems, family conflict, parenting support, trauma/ PTSD, anger management, grief/ bereavement, somatic disorders, eating disorders, and bullying.

John P. Carnesecchi, LCSW, CEAP is a seasoned clinician that treats people of all ages. A client is usually struggling but feels connected enough with me as their therapist to speak openly and freely about their experience. They can accept feedback with an understanding that we are both on the same team. When we touch on something out of their comfort zone, I hope they recognize they are safe and can stay engaged in the process. Together, we push past the barriers preventing them from feeling better, and they gain a better understanding of themselves to meet their potential.

I am a Humanistic Client-Centered Clinical Psychologist, originally trained within the Psychoanalytic orientation. I also believe in theoretical eclecticism, therefore in addition to my Humanistic orientation, I offer Cognitive/Behavioral as well as Psychodynamic approaches. Overall I strive to offer my clients the experience of "therapeutic presence" including: deep empathic listening, nonjudgmental acceptance, and therapeutic and genuineness. I look forward to meeting you for an initial consultation.

I work thoughtfully with each of my clients, tailoring the approaches I utilize to guide them through the exciting, yet challenging journey of achieving their goals. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Some of the concerns and disorders I have worked with include depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflicts, school and social challenges, body dysmorphic disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder.

I offer a hands-on approach in therapy. I provide support to young adults (17-45), parents (parental support and coaching), students and working professionals, couples, families, and parents, neurodivergent individuals (people with ADHD, ASD, LGBTQ+ individuals, and genderqueer (non-binary, agender, pangender, genderfluid) individuals.

On the outside you’ve got it all together. You’re smart, successful and a support person for friends/family. But inside you’re feeling unhappy, overwhelmed, alone. Are you tired, frustrated, anxious, sad? Having a hard time falling asleep? Overthinking situations that happened or replaying things over and over in your head? Feeling burnt out, irritable, snappy or not like yourself? Struggling to make decisions? Exhausted by long “to-do” lists? Worried about the future or feeling “stuck?” Tried all the things you normally do to feel better, but they aren’t working? You aren’t alone! I’m here and I can help.

Ms Rella, LMHC, is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is licensed in Massachusetts as well. Ms Rella received a Master of Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University Graduate School of Education. She is a New York City Department of Health Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor, has Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and completed the One-Year Intensive Psychotherapy Program at the Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity.

As a trauma-informed therapist with a multicultural background, I specialize in guiding young adults and adults (18-35) through their unique journeys of self-discovery and healing. My experience as an immigrant woman enriches my understanding of how diverse identities—including race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality—shape your world.

I use compassion, care, and humor to create a non-judgmental space and engage clients in a practical, collaborative, and problem-solving process. I believe developing trusting relationships with clients promotes client well-being and healing. Using a relational, CBT, trauma-informed, solution-focused, and strengths-based approach, I work with clients to facilitate self-efficacy and goal attainment. My specialties focus on helping individuals struggling with anxiety, stressors, self-esteem, interpersonal challenges with friends, partners, and family, as well as unhealthy romantic relationships, sexual assault, and trauma.

As a Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in couples/marital therapy, I am skilled at addressing communication difficulties, loss of connection, infidelity & abuse. In individual therapy I specialize in treating relationship concerns, interpersonal struggles, family conflict, trauma, anxiety/depression, & self-esteem issues. My therapeutic style is flexible and intuitive, but I firmly believe that the strongest indicator of successful psychotherapy is the connection between counselor and patient, so my goal is to develop true, meaningful rapport with all of my clients (with a healthy dose of humor mixed in!).

I strive to cultivate a compassionate, comfortable space where clients may engage in self reflection and progress towards their unique goals. I work with adolescents, young adults and family systems to address issues related to depression, anxiety, relational conflict and gender and sexuality. My approach is client-centered and informed by psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy modalities, as well as attachment theory

My counseling approach integrates Cognitive-behavioral, Existential theory, and the Internal Family Systems model. I believe that we are drawn towards our personal version of authenticity. Getting to know yourself can be a transcendental experience, and it lays the foundation for creating healthy connections with others. I am always drawn back to the phrase in the safety video before a plane takes off: put your own oxygen mask on before helping others. We cannot build strong relationships with others until we build a solid foundation with ourselves.

Are you feeling a little lost and frustrated trying to find “the right therapist" for you? Have you ever wished to completely be yourself in front of someone without worrying about being judged? Do you want to feel seen, heard, and understood by someone? I am here to help. I am ready to listen to your deep stories that you couldn't share with anyone and to better understand you with compassion, curiosity, and an open mind. As an immigrant with diverse educational, religious, and family backgrounds growing up in multiple countries, I understand how difficult it can be to navigate various cultures, institutions, and systems.