Therapists in New York
Cheryl Lim
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
Cheryl uses various modalities for therapy including: CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy.
I will meet you at your level of readiness for change and support you, as you strive towards authenticity, liberation, and growth.
Cheryl uses various modalities for therapy including: CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy.
I will meet you at your level of readiness for change and support you, as you strive towards authenticity, liberation, and growth.
Karen M. Knauff
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Growth is nurtured through a collaborative, challenging, and caring relationship with a therapist. My approach is relational, culturally-sensitive, and creative, using a developmental lens to understand your story and how it informs your current struggles and goals. I integrate cognitive behavioral, feminist, and psychodynamic therapies to help you better understand yourself and your relationships. Together, we develop strategies and solutions for healing.
Growth is nurtured through a collaborative, challenging, and caring relationship with a therapist. My approach is relational, culturally-sensitive, and creative, using a developmental lens to understand your story and how it informs your current struggles and goals. I integrate cognitive behavioral, feminist, and psychodynamic therapies to help you better understand yourself and your relationships. Together, we develop strategies and solutions for healing.
Brianna Halasa
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Brianna utilizes a holistic and eclectic approach in her practice by tuning into the mind and body through cognitive, psychodynamic, multicultural, and feminist therapies, as well as incorporating mindfulness and breathwork techniques. We will collaborate to tailor an approach that best fits you in a nonjudgmental environment where you feel supported and encouraged to step into your vulnerability and talk about challenging topics.
Brianna utilizes a holistic and eclectic approach in her practice by tuning into the mind and body through cognitive, psychodynamic, multicultural, and feminist therapies, as well as incorporating mindfulness and breathwork techniques. We will collaborate to tailor an approach that best fits you in a nonjudgmental environment where you feel supported and encouraged to step into your vulnerability and talk about challenging topics.
Christina Arceri
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Christina aims to provide a safe, compassionate environment that allows a genuine relationship and supports individuals in living their most authentic lives. She uses client-centered theory drawing from feminist theory, psychodynamic theory, and narrative therapy. Christina is a certified Intuitive Eating counselor and practices a Health at Every Size approach. She believes everybody deserves liberation and love.
Christina aims to provide a safe, compassionate environment that allows a genuine relationship and supports individuals in living their most authentic lives. She uses client-centered theory drawing from feminist theory, psychodynamic theory, and narrative therapy. Christina is a certified Intuitive Eating counselor and practices a Health at Every Size approach. She believes everybody deserves liberation and love.
Isha Kumar
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Isha uses an eclectic and client-centered approach to meet clients where they are at, and provides a secure, comfortable, genuine, and totally accepting environment individualized to every client. Drawing from psychodynamic, multicultural, feminist, emotion-focused, and narrative approached, she uses warmth and empathy to create a trusting therapeutic relationship, and aims to help clients attain self-awareness and actualization, and empower them to foster growth and change. Isha has prior experience working with diverse populations - children, adolescents, and adults, as well as individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
Isha uses an eclectic and client-centered approach to meet clients where they are at, and provides a secure, comfortable, genuine, and totally accepting environment individualized to every client. Drawing from psychodynamic, multicultural, feminist, emotion-focused, and narrative approached, she uses warmth and empathy to create a trusting therapeutic relationship, and aims to help clients attain self-awareness and actualization, and empower them to foster growth and change. Isha has prior experience working with diverse populations - children, adolescents, and adults, as well as individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
Lowell Marissa VanBiene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10014 (Online Only)
I approach therapy as a team effort, grounded in trauma-informed, anti-racist, body positive, sex & kink positive, & feminist ideals.
With a background in public service, I have previously served LGBTQIA+ community members, survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence, elders experiencing neglect and abuse, and incarcerated people. Areas of special interest include working with people coming to therapy to address anxiety, histories of trauma, navigating adult industries, managing non-monogamous relationships, & destigmatizing sexuality, BDSM, & kink.
I approach therapy as a team effort, grounded in trauma-informed, anti-racist, body positive, sex & kink positive, & feminist ideals.
With a background in public service, I have previously served LGBTQIA+ community members, survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence, elders experiencing neglect and abuse, and incarcerated people. Areas of special interest include working with people coming to therapy to address anxiety, histories of trauma, navigating adult industries, managing non-monogamous relationships, & destigmatizing sexuality, BDSM, & kink.
Amie D. Wells
LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11212 (Online Only)
I aim to empower clients to achieve mental wellness by providing therapy through a multi-cultural, strength based and feminist perspective.
I work with couples who are committed to improving their relationships and individuals whose goals are to heal from personal or intergenerational traumas, minority related stress such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA and Non-Monogamous identity or relationship stressors. Their ideal goals would be to improve their relationship, learn effective communication skills, manage emotional triggers and learn how to regulate their mood. The objective would be to develop the insight, self-confidence, and concrete skills to shift from feelings of shame, guilt or anger to feelings of empowerment, confidence and love to have healthier lives and relationships.
I aim to empower clients to achieve mental wellness by providing therapy through a multi-cultural, strength based and feminist perspective.
I work with couples who are committed to improving their relationships and individuals whose goals are to heal from personal or intergenerational traumas, minority related stress such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA and Non-Monogamous identity or relationship stressors. Their ideal goals would be to improve their relationship, learn effective communication skills, manage emotional triggers and learn how to regulate their mood. The objective would be to develop the insight, self-confidence, and concrete skills to shift from feelings of shame, guilt or anger to feelings of empowerment, confidence and love to have healthier lives and relationships.
Kathryn Bruning
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025 (Online Only)
I help my clients improve and repair relationships, alleviate stress and anxiety, identify and challenge maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, and ultimately find the inner strength to live their best lives. Understanding that our experiences aren’t just held in memories to be processed or discarded, I integrate psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Positive Psychology and Strength Based, Feminist Therapy models to provide the space for clients to transform.
I help my clients improve and repair relationships, alleviate stress and anxiety, identify and challenge maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, and ultimately find the inner strength to live their best lives. Understanding that our experiences aren’t just held in memories to be processed or discarded, I integrate psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Positive Psychology and Strength Based, Feminist Therapy models to provide the space for clients to transform.
Patricia Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11222 (Online Only)
Feelings of anxiety, depression, or “stuckness” can be debilitating, isolating and feel permanent. We can work together to build the skills you need to feel empowered and able to cope with and overcome the emotions that may currently feel unbearable. I can support you through life transitions - from grief and loss, to figuring out how to best communicate with a loved one or set boundaries with family, friends or coworkers. My practice is founded in tenets of intersectional feminist counseling and liberation therapy theories, and is mindfulness-focused and trauma-informed - sensitive to your individual needs, goals and strengths.
Feelings of anxiety, depression, or “stuckness” can be debilitating, isolating and feel permanent. We can work together to build the skills you need to feel empowered and able to cope with and overcome the emotions that may currently feel unbearable. I can support you through life transitions - from grief and loss, to figuring out how to best communicate with a loved one or set boundaries with family, friends or coworkers. My practice is founded in tenets of intersectional feminist counseling and liberation therapy theories, and is mindfulness-focused and trauma-informed - sensitive to your individual needs, goals and strengths.
Samantha Williams
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11225 (Online Only)
I draw from various therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, internal family systems, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy and feminist frameworks.
Feeling overwhelmed by the weight of grief and loss? It's understandable to feel lost in the midst of life's unpredictable challenges. In my practice, I offer a compassionate and understanding space where you can freely express your emotions. I'm here to validate your feelings and help you navigate through the confusion, gently guiding you toward clarity. My aim is to support you in taking meaningful steps forward, honoring your values and aspirations along the way. Together, we'll explore coping strategies and techniques to help you manage grief in your daily life, finding moments of solace within the pain.
I draw from various therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, internal family systems, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy and feminist frameworks.
Feeling overwhelmed by the weight of grief and loss? It's understandable to feel lost in the midst of life's unpredictable challenges. In my practice, I offer a compassionate and understanding space where you can freely express your emotions. I'm here to validate your feelings and help you navigate through the confusion, gently guiding you toward clarity. My aim is to support you in taking meaningful steps forward, honoring your values and aspirations along the way. Together, we'll explore coping strategies and techniques to help you manage grief in your daily life, finding moments of solace within the pain.
Stephen Kochenash
LMHC-LP, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10020
With a passion for social and racial justice, I'm also grounded in Feminist theory, identity, and intersectionality.
Do you struggle navigating life? Do you wish you could increase your understanding and skills to make life less challenging? The good news is therapy can help you gain control over your life and pursue your dreams. Life is beautiful, but there are many tools that we as humans need to reach our full potential. Low confidence, readiness to change, trouble communicating, and lack of social support are just some barriers that can prevent you from getting “unstuck.” As a member of the Queer community, I empathize with these experiences and I have done intensive work personally and professionally that has changed my life for the better.
With a passion for social and racial justice, I'm also grounded in Feminist theory, identity, and intersectionality.
Do you struggle navigating life? Do you wish you could increase your understanding and skills to make life less challenging? The good news is therapy can help you gain control over your life and pursue your dreams. Life is beautiful, but there are many tools that we as humans need to reach our full potential. Low confidence, readiness to change, trouble communicating, and lack of social support are just some barriers that can prevent you from getting “unstuck.” As a member of the Queer community, I empathize with these experiences and I have done intensive work personally and professionally that has changed my life for the better.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
My specializations include sex therapy, trauma, and grief and my therapeutic orientation is relational, feminist, and behavioral.
Life transitions often lead us to feel overwhelmed. While people close to us may be supportive, we may not always feel able to share with them our doubts and discomfort. Whether we’re holding our own or a loved one's sexuality or gender identity; navigating changes in our primary relationships, or reflecting on adverse experiences, having a safe space to reflect and process is invaluable. My practice serves adult clients who have struggled with anxiety, live with trauma or grief, or who experience the world as members or allies of the LGBTQ+ community. My approach is conversational, strengths-based, and results-oriented.
My specializations include sex therapy, trauma, and grief and my therapeutic orientation is relational, feminist, and behavioral.
Life transitions often lead us to feel overwhelmed. While people close to us may be supportive, we may not always feel able to share with them our doubts and discomfort. Whether we’re holding our own or a loved one's sexuality or gender identity; navigating changes in our primary relationships, or reflecting on adverse experiences, having a safe space to reflect and process is invaluable. My practice serves adult clients who have struggled with anxiety, live with trauma or grief, or who experience the world as members or allies of the LGBTQ+ community. My approach is conversational, strengths-based, and results-oriented.
Charlette Yan
MA, MHCLP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Charlette practices from a multicultural, feminist, anti-oppressive, systems-focused perspective that is BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ affirming. She utilizes an eclectic blend of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and relational approaches to meet clients' unique needs. She also integrates DBT and mindfulness exercises to support clients' progress.
Charlette practices from a multicultural, feminist, anti-oppressive, systems-focused perspective that is BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ affirming. She utilizes an eclectic blend of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and relational approaches to meet clients' unique needs. She also integrates DBT and mindfulness exercises to support clients' progress.
Elizabeth DeAngelis DeAngelis
Counselor, LMHC, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
Sunnyside, NY 11104 (Online Only)
I also am aware that sociopolitical context affects a client's life and take an intersectional feminist approach to therapy.
My name is Elizabeth DeAngelis and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NYC. I earned my Ed.M at Columbia University in mental health counseling. I also received an MA in psychology and religion at Union Theological Seminary. At Union I received specialized training about clients' existential/spiritual concerns. My goal is to offer clients a safe space to process emotions without judgment. I want to help clients explore their past and present stressors to overcome blockages in life. I work with client's to explore their past attachment patterns and traumas to help address current relational patterns affecting their lives
I also am aware that sociopolitical context affects a client's life and take an intersectional feminist approach to therapy.
My name is Elizabeth DeAngelis and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NYC. I earned my Ed.M at Columbia University in mental health counseling. I also received an MA in psychology and religion at Union Theological Seminary. At Union I received specialized training about clients' existential/spiritual concerns. My goal is to offer clients a safe space to process emotions without judgment. I want to help clients explore their past and present stressors to overcome blockages in life. I work with client's to explore their past attachment patterns and traumas to help address current relational patterns affecting their lives
Narina C Schulz
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
Waitlist for new clients
I use client-centered, feminist empowerment, and cognitive-behavioral methods.
Therapy is a place to feel heard, understood, and to collaborate with a professional who can help you reach your wellness goals! My office in Brighton is a safe, welcoming space where you can process some of life's most important events. Through talking and processing, you can gain new insight and make meaning out of life's struggles. Therapy is a great place to find those aha moments! It is also a place to heal from circumstances that are not your fault, and to learn and practice healthier coping skills that can move you forward.
I use client-centered, feminist empowerment, and cognitive-behavioral methods.
Therapy is a place to feel heard, understood, and to collaborate with a professional who can help you reach your wellness goals! My office in Brighton is a safe, welcoming space where you can process some of life's most important events. Through talking and processing, you can gain new insight and make meaning out of life's struggles. Therapy is a great place to find those aha moments! It is also a place to heal from circumstances that are not your fault, and to learn and practice healthier coping skills that can move you forward.
Brian Cobb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ithaca, NY 14850 (Online Only)
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David Tulman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11222
I’m an adult, adolescent, and child therapist who fosters a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment attuned towards growth and wellbeing. I offer support for individuals dealing with anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues and to people encountering professional or family challenges. Our work together will allow you to develop the tools you need to maximize your resilience and more capably and confidently manage life's challenges. I also offer child centered play therapy and a CBT and DBT integrated approach in my work with children.
I’m an adult, adolescent, and child therapist who fosters a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment attuned towards growth and wellbeing. I offer support for individuals dealing with anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues and to people encountering professional or family challenges. Our work together will allow you to develop the tools you need to maximize your resilience and more capably and confidently manage life's challenges. I also offer child centered play therapy and a CBT and DBT integrated approach in my work with children.
Ann Viviano
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10032
My name is Dr. Ann Viviano. I am a cognitive behavior therapist who has been in clinical practice for 30+ years. I have experience working with men, women, couples, and LGBGTQ+ clients. I use cognitive behavior therapy and a solutions-oriented approach. I am not formal and I usually have a conversation with my clients. I also ask a lot of questions at the beginning.
My name is Dr. Ann Viviano. I am a cognitive behavior therapist who has been in clinical practice for 30+ years. I have experience working with men, women, couples, and LGBGTQ+ clients. I use cognitive behavior therapy and a solutions-oriented approach. I am not formal and I usually have a conversation with my clients. I also ask a lot of questions at the beginning.
Paula J Ruefli-Spears
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
Waitlist for new clients
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Attollo Counseling Services was born from a passion for promoting satisfying relationships, healthy families, meaningful marriages, and strong resilient individuals as they pursue their hopes, dreams, and happiness. While we all want these things, nothing is guaranteed except life will present challenges to take us off-course. Whether you are going through a major life adjustment, experiencing grief/loss, struggling to decide what steps to take towards your future, experiencing relationship challenges, or embarking on a new journey in life; you don't have to do it alone. We believe in compassion, collaboration, and creativity.
Katie Kyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010 (Online Only)
If you're hurting right now that doesn't mean something is wrong with you. Many people who work with me learn that the behaviors they want to overcome are normal responses to life’s challenges. That doesn’t mean that you need to get used to sleepless nights, racing thoughts, panic attacks, or depressive episodes. I’ll help you make sense of why you are responding in these ways and together we’ll help you find relief. The work we do will involve radical self-acceptance.
If you're hurting right now that doesn't mean something is wrong with you. Many people who work with me learn that the behaviors they want to overcome are normal responses to life’s challenges. That doesn’t mean that you need to get used to sleepless nights, racing thoughts, panic attacks, or depressive episodes. I’ll help you make sense of why you are responding in these ways and together we’ll help you find relief. The work we do will involve radical self-acceptance.
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Feminist Therapists
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.