Therapists in New York, NY

Are you seeking to understand long-held patterns that you aren't sure why you keep repeating? Are you looking to do deeper work, and get to the root? Are you seeking support as you try to navigate difficult interpersonal relationships or work challenges? Are you going through a difficult life change and unsure of where to turn? Are you feeling taken advantage of and seeking to strengthen boundaries? I would love to help you discover more about yourself and support you in the process. My style is warm, open and interactive. I view the therapy relationship as a partnership, and together we can work toward your goals.

I work with adults and young adults who are interested in developing increased self awareness and understanding. I help my clients to develop tools for more effective functioning in different areas such as emotional and interpersonal. I teach skills to manage anxiety and mood issues.

The collective grief of the pandemic has left us facing anxiety and pain we may have already been managing before, but it's now magnified by the loss of so much of what we remember having. Emerging feelings can include grief, depression, relationship issues, parenting stress, and even anger. This can leave us feeling isolated and alone as we struggle to wade through the difficulties of our new every day.

Psychoanalysis has been a lifetime passion and dedication in my understanding of our journey in our lives. I believe psychoanalysis gives us space to think, understand, and be able to tolerate what seems to be unbearable, frustrating, and hopeless as well as relief from interpersonal difficulties or obstacles to achieving professional and personal goals. Creating a safe, trusted, and nonjudgmental atmosphere helps talk freely about thoughts, feelings, memories, hopes, and wishes. Gradually one acquires a deeper awareness and understanding of repeating patterns and develops new ways of thinking.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City. I have been practicing for over 30 years. I work in an insight oriented and supportive therapeutic environment concentrating on ego functioning and interpersonal relationships. I deal with issues of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, mood regulation and the management of emotions and conflict. My therapeutic goal is to help each patient to develop more self-awareness and insight so that they can make better choices and achieve more personal satisfaction - while decreasing the anxiety and conflicts that limit their daily emotional experience and self-confidence.

When we begin working together the client will set the pace and tone for treatment. This means we will work on identifying where you would like to take your treatment and how to begin. You may have realized you would like to help ease symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and even interpersonal conflicts.

You are the expert of your life, and I am here to listen, to ask questions, and to help you identify what you need to feel fulfilled. I recognize that you face a unique set of challenges, strengths, and have different areas you wish to improve upon. We will work together to uniquely achieve your goals through an individualized plan. My therapeutic approach is integrative, dynamic, and holistic, which allows for the utilization of several different treatment modalities. I incorporate techniques and skills from Psychodynamic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness.

Are you an independent, driven, smart woman living in NYC but struggling with anxiety and/or having difficulties with interpersonal relationships? You may feel alone, anxious, disengaged, and searching for meaningful connections or a sense of balance. You would like to engage in therapy but often say “I have no time for that- I’m too busy…” Maybe your anxious feelings and difficulties within relationships are connected to the fact that you are always busy and unable to make time for yourself. I provide virtual psychotherapy sessions in both English and Spanish.

Therapy can be a place to define challenges, discover strengths, and find validation for your unique self. I have experience working with individuals adults and couples with themes including grief, loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexuality, infidelity, self esteem, and communication.

I have a warm, empathic and interactive, but non-directive style. I believe everyone has the power to heal within themselves and that my role is to assist people in accessing that power in the most caring, respectful way possible. My ability to be attuned to clients in all stages of life, as well as my openness to new ways of working and my extensive self-exploration are, I believe, my major strengths.

Thank you for visiting my page. You, who are reading this page, might be suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma and/or emotional destress. Or might you be doubting yourself and struggling with interpersonal relationships. With therapy, facing difficulties could be an opportunity for true healing and your personal growth. I am a New York State licensed psychotherapist. I am a certified AEDP therapist and a certified AEDP supervisor as well. Through a safe and warm relationship, in addition to establishing insights of your struggles, I will guide you through emotional and somatic experiences which are the key of real changes.

As your therapist, I will respect the courage of your decision to seek psychotherapy and will create a foundation of acceptance and collaboration. My clients benefit from my active, engaging approach, and learn adaptive ways of coping with the manifestations of early attachment disruptions, trauma, loss, relationship problems, and life transitions. Having training in psychodynamic and trauma therapy, my approach focuses on integrating mind, body, and emotions, fostering the emergence of a more unified self. This helps my clients become mindful and aware of their patterns and able to approach the change process with self-compassion.

Here is how I see it- every one of us has encountered unique challenges in our lives that have led us to how we are feeling and functioning in this moment. Often times, these challenges lead us to be harsh, inflexible, and unforgiving to ourselves, resulting in unwanted consequences in our relationships with ourselves, others, our work, and our families. My goal with clients is to help you gain knowledge, skills, and compassion as we explore these challenges and find new ways for you to relate to yourself and the world.

Therapy offers the opportunity to speak about that which may feel unspeakable, shameful, or muddled. The dual process of speaking and observing what emerges is useful for confronting a range of challenges and symptoms. Through careful listening and interpretation, I aim to foster insight and curiosity about your inner world. Over time, patterns emerge that invite exploration and open up the possibility for changes to be made.

Dr. Shari Férère is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and interpersonal trauma with clients of all ages. Dr. Férère has a true passion for helping clients navigate and adjust to various life stressors and transitions. She knows that no single therapeutic technique is the right one for every individual. “I truly value meeting my clients where they are in their healing process while promoting change and growth. My aim is to provide a safe space where clients have the opportunity to hear themselves in a new way, develop healthier perceptions of themselves, and strengthen their relationships.”

My ideal client is an individual, a couple, or a team, who wants to grow and evolve both personally and professionally. People who want to make a difference in their own life and want to contribute to the world as well.

I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative, trauma informed, sex therapist, who works with both individuals and couples. My approach to the work is relational and interpersonal. Therapy is a place where you can be your truest self, without judgement. It is also a place to explore difficult and sometimes painful topics. I work with individuals and couples who want to feel more comfortable with their sexuality, improve sexual functioning, and have more intimacy in relationships overall. We will explore many aspects of life and relationships that might be impacting sexual functioning including culture, upbringing, religion, biology, and more.

I have 30 years of experience as a psychodynamic psychotherapist and provide a warm and safe environment for patients who want to change how they think and feel about their lives and their relationships. I work with young adults, adults, and couples. I am trained in Relational/Interpersonal Psychoanalysis, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) (a short-term treatment for depression which focuses on relationships) and attachment-based EMDR for the treatment of Trauma. I believe in the ability of individuals to make changes in their lives and to transform themselves through insight, relationships, and through their own innate abilities

Rebecca offers a compassionate and action-oriented approach to therapy, striving to empower individuals with insights and practical tools for genuine transformation. She collaborates with clients to identify personal short and long-term goals and adapts her methods accordingly. Her extensive experience includes helping adults navigate challenges such as hopelessness, excessive worry, self-esteem issues, difficulty concentrating, perfectionism, irritability, emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal conflicts.