Therapists in New York

I am a Psychotherapist, Life Coach, and Consultant. In a career that began twenty-five years ago in the Middle East, now established in NY, I have seen clients from every conceivable background who have sought nurturing guidance to face trauma, anxiety, grief and sadness. Often, whether working with persons suffering from loss or separation, abuse victims, veterans, refugees, or families of substance abusers, I have witnessed that moment of clarity in a client when they realize there is actually hope for a better, more satisfying life. This, I believe, is the essence of therapy and I strive to smooth the path towards and beyond it.

Affirming queer identity is an essential part of my practice as is social justice and liberation from oppressive systems. With a focus on mental health, trauma, and substance use within the LGBTQ community, I work primarily with queer, transgender, and gender non-conforming people of color. Our work together is focused on your needs and goals. Through my background as a writer, I understand the value of a supportive space to explore feelings. In our sessions, you'll find a safe environment for self-expression and personal reflection. From this foundation, insights emerge and growth takes place.

Ryan derives his approach from a varied set of psychological theoretical frameworks and philosophical traditions, among which include Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Harm Reduction, 12-Steps Recovery, Existential Therapy, Positive Psychology, Spiritualism, Exposure & Response Prevention, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Grief Therapy, and more.

Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you are experiencing a challenging and complicated relationship, or feeling stagnant in your career, or dealing with a crisis such as a job loss or a painful loss of a loved one or longing for a 'perfect relationship". Perhaps you are dealing with the stress and never ending anxiety of being a caregiver to an elderly parent, or a child with special needs. Whatever your challenges are, they may have prevented you from having a "peace of mind". Together, we will uncover and address the barriers that have stopped you from reaching peacefulness and fulfilment.

Finding the right therapist can be a difficult task. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to share your thoughts and feelings. By listening to and understanding your needs, I will assist in navigating complex issues that are currently preventing you from reaching your goals/ideal self. I have extensive experience in treating adults, adolescents, and children in a variety of settings.

Clients who seek my services desire effective and positive change in their lives. In my work with you, I will utilize empathy and warmth to help navigate unexpected challenges that leave you feeling stuck, in a safe nonjudgmental space. Through self-reflection and understanding, we will work to resolve unhealthy thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to poor self-worth, relationship issues, intense conflict and emotional pain. I believe therapy is for everyone to be able to achieve growth, self awareness and healthy, meaningful relationships with your self and others.

Would you like to rid yourself of constant worry and anxiety? Do you seem to get trapped in your thoughts? Are you struggling with something personal, and are not sure where to turn? Working on yourself and your relationships is a natural part of life. We can collaborate in a warm and safe therapeutic environment to encourage change and promote self awareness. Together we can identify and work on goals while helping you to navigate difficult life issues.

As a clinical psychologist, I believe that knowledge, awareness, and insight are the cornerstones of therapy. By helping increase emotional awareness and identifying their related thoughts and behaviors, I facilitate understanding of causes and triggers for anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflict. An appreciation of each individual's unique background and encounters is crucial in comprehending how one relates to new information and experiences. I tailor empirically supported treatment to address emotional distress, and believe we are all active participants in our health and wellness. With the correct tools and insight, we can lead emotionally healthy, successful, and meaningful lives.

As a trauma therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I help humans increase their bodily awareness about who they are, why they do the things they do, and who they would like to become. Having trained in Sex Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, EMDR, Art therapy, and Inner Relationship Focusing, I integrate these approaches in the gestalt. I work with people who experience difficulty accessing, connecting with, and verbalizing their feelings, as well as those with low self-esteem within their relationships. All humans can reach out to me, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Sex+, CNM, and Kink folks are welcomed with an open heart.

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU, VIA TELETHERAPY, DURING THE CRISIS. These are challenging times. The loneliness of social isolation, the disruption to normal routines, widespread illness, job and financial insecurity, and the strain on intimate relationships all take an emotional toll. It can be hard to bear, and even harder to sort out. Now more than ever, people find that talking to a trained professional helps. The Consultation and Referral Service of the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies is offering affordable teletherapy during the crisis.

My aim as a psychotherapist is to provide a supportive and safe environment where open expression and exploration of thoughts and feelings can freely take place while a trusting therapeutic relationship is established. In a collaborative process, together we may explore underlying thoughts, feelings, and behaviors leading to new insights and greater understanding of one self. With greater awareness, we can identify your life goals, change undesirable behaviors, improve relationship patterns, and achieve greater self-acceptance. Ultimately my interest is to help you realize and achieve your full potential in every capacity of your life, be it personal, relational, or professional.

Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. is an leading expert in Learning Disabilities such as Dyslexia and Math Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Memory and processing problems, speech, language and other developmental delays. We provide neuropsychological, psychiatric and educational evaluations for children and adults, to not only diagnose but outline a treatment plan, specific to their needs.

At The Sexuality, Attachment, and Trauma Project, we provide identity-affirming care for all communities. Our patients are people, not problems, and we work with each person differently. We treat a range of issues related to sexuality and gender. These include out-of-control sexual behavior, sometimes labeled sex addiction (although we’re not fans of labels). Patients also come to us for intimacy anxiety, sexual compulsivity, gender and orientation confusion, LGBTQ+ issues, and family trauma.

I am a culturally sensitive, board certified mental health counselor, passionate about bringing healing to people and helping them overcome their personal and relational struggles in order to live more meaningful, empowered, and peaceful lives.

I have several years of experience helping clients with an array of challenges. My clients are teenagers and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and drug and alcohol dependency and abuse.

I'm passionate about helping people achieve emotional well-being, personal growth, and positive change. I believe everyone has the potential for resilience and inner strength, and I want to provide a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

I do believe each person and family has unique resources to activate healing processes. Brief Therapy requires a highly collaborative approach between therapist and clients, and focuses on practical solutions and clear communication. Brief Therapy offers a maximum of 10 sessions but usually don't need that many to promote change in the problem that is presented. I work with individuals, couples and families with a variety of problems: marital conflict and affairs, depression and anxiety, children and adolescent problems, addiction, eating disorders, stress and work related problems. I also provide online-therapy services.