Therapists in Astoria, NY

Is anxiety, depression, or anger holding you from enjoying your life? Are having a hard time finding motivation after a breakup or losing a loved one? Are you struggling with your relationships/setting boundaries, or feelings of guilt. As a psychotherapist my work is driven by the deeply held belief that people get better. Every person has the ability to heal, make connections, and deserves healthy relationships. I can guide you through life's challenges with compassion and respect. My style is interactive/engaging and I work collaboratively with you to promote the growth and change you desire.

If you are looking for help, it likely means you've been struggling for quite some time. Whether you are navigating relationship or sexual difficulties, anxiety, trauma, or depression, the experience of being in pain can be an isolating and lonely space. My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, acceptance, and self-exploration to facilitate your pursuit of a life of fulfillment and meaning. I strive to work collaboratively as a team in your journey and see the therapeutic relationship as the most powerful tool to create safety in this process. I am fluent in both English and French.

As a true believer in human strength, many of us spend our lives searching for what is already there. A fuller and meaningful life is lived when we have discovered our inner strength. I am trained to help you find your inner strength so you can live a healthier and more meaningful life. My practice is rooted on a psychodynamic approach--assisting the client in gaining a perspective of pure insight in order to recognize the character, traits, actions, responses, and behaviors that will be transformed.

I'm Dr. Olivier van Hauwermeiren, a post-doctoral fellow passionate about helping individuals and couples achieve their mental health goals and find lasting well-being. Throughout my career, I have acquired valuable experience in community mental health and hospital settings, working with diverse populations and offering therapy in English, Spanish, and French. With a focus on individuals over 17 years of age, I specialize in guiding young adults and adults through life's challenges.

Unspoken hurt finds insidious ways of impacting our daily lives and expresses itself in symptoms. Psychotherapy is a relational process where we can unpack these symptoms to clarify your struggles in living, while we identify a path forward that feels satisfactory. When it comes to circumstances that are beyond control, grief and acceptance might be at the forefront of our discussions. As your therapist, my goal will be to create a safe and understanding relationship with you where we will cherish curiosity to find new ways of being in the world, with more compassion for yourself and others, increased ease and clarity.

I am committed to creating a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, supportive and is based on mutual respect. In sessions, my general style is to be interactive and direct, but I also emphasize very close listening. The goals of my interventions vary depending on your evolving struggles, needs and strengths. Together, we work to understand the multi-layered nature of the problem(s) and to find ways to improve your life and alleviate distress.

I'm passionate about helping men, women, and young people escape anguish and giving them the skills they need to lead fulfilling lives. My approach to therapy is based on two principles. The first is to begin with a thorough clinical evaluation in order to proceed with the most effective evidence-based form of treatment. The second is to create a supportive and safe environment in which each client feels comfortable enough to do the difficult work of confronting and overcoming their issues. No matter how deep your pain, I believe you have the ability to lead a better life.

Do you find yourself dwelling on the past? Is your fear of the future holding you back? Are you wrestling with organizational struggles, losing track of tasks, or anger management? I know how crippling that can feel. Together we can navigate these challenges, identifying the inner part of you that wants to succeed, and fostering a sense of control and empowerment. My goal is to provide you with practical tools and a compassionate space to overcome obstacles. This is the Person Centered Approach.

I am a life long New Yorker who has lived in all the boroughs of this City. I am also an artist, writer, and nature lover. I have many years experience working in public, private and non-profit settings helping people with the hardest parts of change. I have a warm, empathic, and interactive style of working. My clinical framework is Psychodynamic and I incorporate Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral interventions as needed. I will be a committed ally on your journey of personal exploration in making the changes you may want or may need to make with deep insight, acceptance, kindness, and care.

The impact that a life-changing diagnosis can have on individuals and their families can be profound. It can feel like a betrayal when our bodies don’t allow us to live our lives the way we expect, impacting our relationships, careers, and hopes. How can we move forward in life when it feels like our bodies are holding us back? How do we grieve our hopes and dreams while trying to fully understand how they are affected by our new circumstances? How do we do all of this while trying to navigate a medical system that often leaves us feeling unheard and unseen?

Are you struggling with events from your past that make it difficult for you to engage in the present? Or wanting to understand why you are not feeling like yourself, and hoping to regain more control over your life? Perhaps you want to change some of your personal relationships, or shift generational patterns in your family. You have made a big step by reaching out for therapy and I hope to be able to help you thrive and find joy in your roles.

Welcome! I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in general mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationships, career and identity struggles. I often work with processing varying levels of trauma (physical/emotional injury, witnessing trauma, complex grief, breakups) and relationship struggles due to earlier attachment wounds. In working with me, you can expect a collaborative and non-judgmental environment, while exploring the causes for how you are feeling. We will work through uncomfortable feelings, examine new ways of being with yourself and others, and learn skills to achieve change and resilience.

I am an experienced adult psychotherapist with accredited postgraduate training and clinical experience. I have special interests in work-related stress, performance anxiety, eating disorders and interpersonal relationships. I have an active affiliation with many major insurance plans. You can expect to have a consultation within one to two days. My office is conveniently located on the Upper West Side. Curiosity, humor and a toleration of paradox and irony can help. Let's see how we can bring out the best in you and make the world a better place for everyone.

I am a Psychologist devoted to assisting you in optimizing your quality of life, recognizing and maximizing your personal assets, enhancing your self-esteem, improving your negotiating skills in interpersonal relationships and inspiring greater depth in your understanding of yourself and others as you reach your full potential. My skills encompass a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques, CBT, DBT, Frommian psychoanalysis, amongst them, in targeting matters considered for change. My goal is to facilitate your ability to feel whole, love, give, experience joy, practice kindness, to find peace....

Eric has 18 years experience combining Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology to young adults and artists in the performing and literary arts. He specializes in the "stuck points" that hinder growth and development. His goal is to guide you through your areas of pain, help you overcome feelings of unworthiness, shame, jealousy, artistic blockages, anxiety, and thrive during times of uncertainty and doubt. Eric appreciates and understands the unique challenges and subtle emotional intricacies of the mind/soul of the artist. Eric works from a collaborative, strengths-based, empowerment modality.

Babita has a waitlist until May 2022. You feel stuck and frustrated that you can't control the chaos or balance it all. You just feel so exhausted from trying so hard to make all the pieces in your life "fit" and you are not sure how to feel happier. You may even have noticed some depression or increased anxiety. You know you need to do something, but just not sure where to begin. I get it! As a team, we will move you forward to a healthier, more balanced and empowered space. You do not need to manage this alone.

I work collaboratively with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, or struggles in their relationships. I use a strengths based, relational approach to therapy, helping my clients understand healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns in their lives and how to change them. I am trained in Somatic Experiencing and EMDR which I use with clients who have experienced trauma or are feeling "stuck" in their lives. I work collaboratively with you so that together we may discover your path to a healthier, happier and fulfilling life. I work with families, couples and individuals.