Therapists in New York
Samantha Durante
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
East Islip, NY 11730
Whether the relationship is a spouse, child, or family member; learn a process that can help you manage all relationship conflicts.
Sometimes life throws us off the path we wanted to walk down, but it is never to late to change the direction of our path. It is important to take time to explore our thoughts as they are directly correlated to how we feel on a daily basis. I share with my clients that we need to start by managing your emotions, so they do not manage you. When we learn to have all three; positive thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, we begin to see the change that we have been looking for. During our time together my goal is to help you process your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs in order for you to walk down the path of your choice.
Whether the relationship is a spouse, child, or family member; learn a process that can help you manage all relationship conflicts.
Sometimes life throws us off the path we wanted to walk down, but it is never to late to change the direction of our path. It is important to take time to explore our thoughts as they are directly correlated to how we feel on a daily basis. I share with my clients that we need to start by managing your emotions, so they do not manage you. When we learn to have all three; positive thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, we begin to see the change that we have been looking for. During our time together my goal is to help you process your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs in order for you to walk down the path of your choice.
Eli Mallon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LCSW
Verified Verified
New City, NY 10956
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. I work with depression, anxiety, family/parenting and other issues, to help you lead a happier life with improved relationships. I also lead support groups for new retirees and for those going through the grieving process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. I work with depression, anxiety, family/parenting and other issues, to help you lead a happier life with improved relationships. I also lead support groups for new retirees and for those going through the grieving process.
Cheryl Donald
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11221
My private practice provides counseling for individuals, family therapy, couples counseling, and personal Life Coaching.
I have a servant's heart when assisting others in the pursuit of their full potential. As a psychotherapist and life coach, I view myself as a catalyst for change in my clients' lives. I pro-actively utilize a culturally sensitive, solution-focused approach that is directed toward developing and achieving your vision of possible solutions to your personal life struggles. Sessions are offered both virtually and in a private office setting that allows for social distancing.
My private practice provides counseling for individuals, family therapy, couples counseling, and personal Life Coaching.
I have a servant's heart when assisting others in the pursuit of their full potential. As a psychotherapist and life coach, I view myself as a catalyst for change in my clients' lives. I pro-actively utilize a culturally sensitive, solution-focused approach that is directed toward developing and achieving your vision of possible solutions to your personal life struggles. Sessions are offered both virtually and in a private office setting that allows for social distancing.
David Behar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pelham, NY 10803
I work primarily with individual adults, couples, families and adolescents. I have great success helping patients navigate and healthy boundaries in a relationships and to teach how to deliver respect. Issues I'm best suited to treat are depression and other mood disorders, relationships of all kinds, substance abuse, addiction and recovery. I have experience and training with human sexuality and sexual identity, I'm trained as a family therapist and work with parents to establish healthy boundaries with their children. All of this is in service of personal growth and increased happiness better living strategies.
I work primarily with individual adults, couples, families and adolescents. I have great success helping patients navigate and healthy boundaries in a relationships and to teach how to deliver respect. Issues I'm best suited to treat are depression and other mood disorders, relationships of all kinds, substance abuse, addiction and recovery. I have experience and training with human sexuality and sexual identity, I'm trained as a family therapist and work with parents to establish healthy boundaries with their children. All of this is in service of personal growth and increased happiness better living strategies.
Shirley Tsur Magen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12203
Waitlist for new clients
If you are reading this, you have already begun the process of transformation in your life. Taking the first step toward personal growth requires courage, and making a change can be difficult. But, often an outside perspective can help you view things in a new light and gain a deeper understanding of what is possible. My aim is to provide this to you and inspire you to reach your highest potential. My primary areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, youth behavior, life transitions, relationships, family dynamics, grief, and trauma. My experience includes working with youth and adults from various cultural backgrounds.
If you are reading this, you have already begun the process of transformation in your life. Taking the first step toward personal growth requires courage, and making a change can be difficult. But, often an outside perspective can help you view things in a new light and gain a deeper understanding of what is possible. My aim is to provide this to you and inspire you to reach your highest potential. My primary areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, youth behavior, life transitions, relationships, family dynamics, grief, and trauma. My experience includes working with youth and adults from various cultural backgrounds.
Briana A Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Vernon, NY 10550 (Online Only)
Are things shifting in your life and you find yourself looking for the proper footing to take life by the reins? Are you trying to figure out your purpose, impact, and strengths? Do you find yourself struggling to communicate in your relationships? You are not alone. I am here to relate to you in an authentic way, offering you transparency, and partnering with you through every step of the work. I will help you feel confident knowing and communicating your wants, needs, and desires through your life transitions. I also provide coaching and/or family therapy to help parents and children communicate better.
Are things shifting in your life and you find yourself looking for the proper footing to take life by the reins? Are you trying to figure out your purpose, impact, and strengths? Do you find yourself struggling to communicate in your relationships? You are not alone. I am here to relate to you in an authentic way, offering you transparency, and partnering with you through every step of the work. I will help you feel confident knowing and communicating your wants, needs, and desires through your life transitions. I also provide coaching and/or family therapy to help parents and children communicate better.
Elise McMullen Bitter
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10013
My specialty is working with anxiety, perfectionism, family or relational concerns, career counseling, life transitions, low self-esteem, and learning disabilities.
I believe that the client and therapist relationship is essential to the therapeutic process, so my approach is supportive and collaborative. My style is warm, empathic, and non-judgmental while also honest and direct. Based on my personal and professional expertise in sports psychology and career/executive coaching, I will help you master the sport of managing your most meaningful relationships, mental health, and goals. I do so by utilizing holistic and evidence-based approaches, and personalize your treatment based on what's most effective for you. We'll balance the seriousness with laughter & no problem is too small to discuss!
My specialty is working with anxiety, perfectionism, family or relational concerns, career counseling, life transitions, low self-esteem, and learning disabilities.
I believe that the client and therapist relationship is essential to the therapeutic process, so my approach is supportive and collaborative. My style is warm, empathic, and non-judgmental while also honest and direct. Based on my personal and professional expertise in sports psychology and career/executive coaching, I will help you master the sport of managing your most meaningful relationships, mental health, and goals. I do so by utilizing holistic and evidence-based approaches, and personalize your treatment based on what's most effective for you. We'll balance the seriousness with laughter & no problem is too small to discuss!
Ramona K Clifton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Artists, musicians and creatives - you may have unique challenges for personal needs and artistic goals. Do you compare yourself negatively to others, face perfectionism and anxiety, battle inner voices that tell you you’re “not ready” or not worthy? If so, NOW is a great time to talk. Growth and innovation don’t come from staying in the "uncomfortable comfort zone"! In therapy, you'll find new strategies for mood swings or stuck situations (with your partner, band, team, family.) You'll have support and accountability. If you have painful or traumatic memories to process, I'm here for you. Artists don't have to struggle alone!
Artists, musicians and creatives - you may have unique challenges for personal needs and artistic goals. Do you compare yourself negatively to others, face perfectionism and anxiety, battle inner voices that tell you you’re “not ready” or not worthy? If so, NOW is a great time to talk. Growth and innovation don’t come from staying in the "uncomfortable comfort zone"! In therapy, you'll find new strategies for mood swings or stuck situations (with your partner, band, team, family.) You'll have support and accountability. If you have painful or traumatic memories to process, I'm here for you. Artists don't have to struggle alone!
Leah DeSole
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10023
A brief family history is gathered.
Individuals chose therapy for many reasons. Most start because they want to feel calmer and happier in the wake of life's changes. Dr. DeSole works with adults (18 y/o +; Gen-Z to retirees!) to cultivate their curiosity and identify the patterns that prevent them from creating the life they want to live. She is extensively trained in both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral psychotherapies.
A brief family history is gathered.
Individuals chose therapy for many reasons. Most start because they want to feel calmer and happier in the wake of life's changes. Dr. DeSole works with adults (18 y/o +; Gen-Z to retirees!) to cultivate their curiosity and identify the patterns that prevent them from creating the life they want to live. She is extensively trained in both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral psychotherapies.
Jennifer Mann Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
We address concerns such as anxiety, perfectionism, OCD, dating, relationships, life transitions, family dynamics, self esteem, confidence, body image, work and career stressors, assertiveness, boundaries, friendships, motherhood, parenting, sexuality, self exploration.
At Jennifer Mann Therapy, we help you go from feeling anxious and stuck, to living an empowered life where there is a roadmap for change. We focus on tools that resonate with you, spending more time honing skills that help and less time on those that don’t. Together, we uncover subtle patterns that are holding you back and aim for Aha! Moments and self-discovery outside of the therapy room.
We address concerns such as anxiety, perfectionism, OCD, dating, relationships, life transitions, family dynamics, self esteem, confidence, body image, work and career stressors, assertiveness, boundaries, friendships, motherhood, parenting, sexuality, self exploration.
At Jennifer Mann Therapy, we help you go from feeling anxious and stuck, to living an empowered life where there is a roadmap for change. We focus on tools that resonate with you, spending more time honing skills that help and less time on those that don’t. Together, we uncover subtle patterns that are holding you back and aim for Aha! Moments and self-discovery outside of the therapy room.
Toria Caton Toria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025
Hello, my name is Toria Caton and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of New York and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in working with individuals, families, and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship and family issues. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy to assist with understanding my clients' emotions and progress towards their goals. I meet my clients where they are at and work collaboratively to chart a path forward.
Hello, my name is Toria Caton and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of New York and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in working with individuals, families, and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship and family issues. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy to assist with understanding my clients' emotions and progress towards their goals. I meet my clients where they are at and work collaboratively to chart a path forward.
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She also has a focus in family dynamics and maternal mental health.
Elizabeth uses an individualized and integrated approach to therapy that draws from psychodynamic, CBT, narrative, and mindfulness techniques. Sessions are tailored to achieve your therapeutic goals in a positive space where you feel safe in approaching the challenging work you will take on together. Elizabeth’s practice aims to explore what hinders you, set goals, and build skills that will allow you to flourish.
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Elizabeth uses an individualized and integrated approach to therapy that draws from psychodynamic, CBT, narrative, and mindfulness techniques. Sessions are tailored to achieve your therapeutic goals in a positive space where you feel safe in approaching the challenging work you will take on together. Elizabeth’s practice aims to explore what hinders you, set goals, and build skills that will allow you to flourish.
Heather Simonson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST, CSE, ERYT, RPYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
As the 2014 Best of Long Island Best Sex Therapist, I provide individual, couples and family counseling for all ages and abilities.
Need a positive change but unsure how to make that happen? Do you want support in strengthening your relationship to deepen your connection and intimacy? Or perhaps your child needs another trusted adult to talk to. No matter the challenge, having the guidance you need enables YOU to make the best choices about the direction of your counseling experience and your life. The benefit of awareness and self-discovery empowers you to transform obstacles to optimum health and happiness. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sexuality Educator, Reiki Master and Registered Yoga Teacher, specializing in kids and pre/postnatal.
As the 2014 Best of Long Island Best Sex Therapist, I provide individual, couples and family counseling for all ages and abilities.
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Eric Neithardt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Smithtown, NY 11787
With over 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, I work with clients from ages 12 - adult. I provide individual, couples and family counseling. I use different elements of many therapeutic models, and I will work with you to design a treatment plan that addresses your individual needs. My approach is interactive, working at a pace that is comfortable for you. Seeking help can be a daunting task, and oftentimes it is difficult to reach beyond the problem and put your trust in someone to work through the process. It takes courage to attempt change. But, like everything, it starts with taking the first step.
With over 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, I work with clients from ages 12 - adult. I provide individual, couples and family counseling. I use different elements of many therapeutic models, and I will work with you to design a treatment plan that addresses your individual needs. My approach is interactive, working at a pace that is comfortable for you. Seeking help can be a daunting task, and oftentimes it is difficult to reach beyond the problem and put your trust in someone to work through the process. It takes courage to attempt change. But, like everything, it starts with taking the first step.
Stephanie G Hall
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Seneca, NY 14224
My ideal client is an individual, couple, or family that is seeking to build coping skills to decrease their symptoms, work on trauma to ameliorate the roots of symptoms, and rebuild their lives and reprogram their minds.
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My ideal client is an individual, couple, or family that is seeking to build coping skills to decrease their symptoms, work on trauma to ameliorate the roots of symptoms, and rebuild their lives and reprogram their minds.
Hello! My name is Stephanie. I am an LMSW and psychotherapist with experiences working with mental health and substance use. I approach therapy from a holistic mind/ body perspective. I utilize evidenced based practices such as; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as attachment/ abandonment recovery therapies (and several other modalities listed below). I am additionally a level (2) reiki practitioner, and offer reiki services for ongoing healing and relaxation.
Zina Rutkin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Great Neck, NY 11021
My work is integrative, borrowing from family therapy, psycho-educational, psycho-dynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and Eastern philosophy mindfulness techniques.
Change is always possible. I work from a strengths-based perspective, and I believe that the work of psychotherapy is to help people access untapped resources toward health and vitality. Someone suffering from depression is just that-a person with depression, not a "depressed person"--depression needn't define you. When you walk into my office, we will explore the roadblocks in your life that keep you from moving forward, and make a plan for getting past them.
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Elizabeth Crossfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10022
Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.
Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained explicitly as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I believe in a collaborative approach and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10040 (Online Only)
Dissecting, exploring and rediscovering yourself and/or relationship is deeply rewarding. Colibri Wellness, LCSW, PLLC offers a welcoming space where you can unpack your feelings and embark on a healing path and impart with you, your partner(s), and/or family a safe, inclusive, and engaging therapeutic experience. Clinicians at Colibri Wellness will assist you in reflection, decision-making, redirection and restructure towards change, healing strategies, movement, growth and decolonization of the mind. We also conduct immigration evaluations in NYC and CT.
Dissecting, exploring and rediscovering yourself and/or relationship is deeply rewarding. Colibri Wellness, LCSW, PLLC offers a welcoming space where you can unpack your feelings and embark on a healing path and impart with you, your partner(s), and/or family a safe, inclusive, and engaging therapeutic experience. Clinicians at Colibri Wellness will assist you in reflection, decision-making, redirection and restructure towards change, healing strategies, movement, growth and decolonization of the mind. We also conduct immigration evaluations in NYC and CT.
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Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11214
Welcome! My name is Margaret Mui and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the field. I work with adults, couples, and children in areas of emotional health, stress reduction, interpersonal relationships, understanding family dynamics, couples therapy, parenting skills and helping the person/family to succeed through insight and strength building. My approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Christian Perspective Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Relaxation, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
Welcome! My name is Margaret Mui and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the field. I work with adults, couples, and children in areas of emotional health, stress reduction, interpersonal relationships, understanding family dynamics, couples therapy, parenting skills and helping the person/family to succeed through insight and strength building. My approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Christian Perspective Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Relaxation, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
Deborah Birnbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
New City, NY 10956
I offer a safe, positive, empathetic, and productive clinical environment that emphasizes individual and family needs. My treatment approach offers hopeful solutions without stigma, judgment, or empty labels. I challenge self-deception while encouraging assertiveness, authenticity, and self awareness. My practice specialties include: 1) helping adolescents and adults who struggle with relationship issues, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, phobias, depression, and work/life balance; 2) couples therapy; and 3) domestic violence education and safety planning.
I offer a safe, positive, empathetic, and productive clinical environment that emphasizes individual and family needs. My treatment approach offers hopeful solutions without stigma, judgment, or empty labels. I challenge self-deception while encouraging assertiveness, authenticity, and self awareness. My practice specialties include: 1) helping adolescents and adults who struggle with relationship issues, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, phobias, depression, and work/life balance; 2) couples therapy; and 3) domestic violence education and safety planning.
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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.