Therapists in 11201

“Close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives”. This is according to the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study ever done on adult life. When insecurity, anxiety, and disappointment leave us feeling small, disconnected, and alone, our capacity for joy drops and our physical and mental health declines. My clients move to a position of empowerment where unhelpful reactive patterns are addressed and intentionality and security are cultivated. I am passionate in helping my clients live the authentic, abundant, and successful lives they deserve.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a dacade of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I make sure that all my time with clients feels genuine and personable. I find it a lot easier, and frankly more fun, when you can enjoy talking with your therapist, and the mental health work doesn’t feel like a chore. I primarily work from systemic theories, and incorporate solution-focused work into my practice. After a thorough exploration of presenting issues, I aim to set clear goals for therapy in the initial sessions. I find it is important to evolve solution attempts to get change started.

Everyone could benefit from speaking with a trained professional whether you need to check in with an objective sounding board, achieve personal growth or navigate challenges encountered within your life. Sometimes the thought of something can seem worse than the actual experience, or dwelling on situations intensifies feelings. I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise treating a range of mental health conditions across the lifespan while specializing in depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma and relationships using Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and the Gottman method for individual and couples therapy.

I am passionate about helping you achieve satisfaction, differentiation and empowerment in all of your relationships, including with yourself, whether you work with me as an individual or a couple. I will provide you a nonjudgmental, compassionate and supportive—and sometimes challenging—space where you may achieve genuine self-reflection, understanding and self-actualization. I work with couples in all stages, whether it be in my Marriage/Relationship Prep Course for new couples, building skills and restoring connections in therapy, or helping them uncouple/divorce in a healthy way.

Our cultural emphasis on paid work identity has led to some of us getting stuck continually striving for “more” and feeling starved in other areas like meaning making, community, spirituality and connection. My life experience with trauma, addiction and LGBTQ+ concerns make this work personal for me. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, inclusive of all identities and enjoy working with clients in every life stage. My professional and personal experiences allow me to have deep empathy for those who are facing major life challenges such as trauma, substance misuse, divorce, career change, chronic health issues and loss.

Welcome! I'm Lydia and I'm a psychotherapist who works with couples and individuals on relationship issues. Are you struggling to communicate effectively in your relationship? Looking for a space where you can talk through conflicts, intimacy, or parenting issues? I offer a non-judgmental space for growth, change, and deeper connection. I offer compassionate, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, culturally sensitive care. I specialize in working with artists, parents, and intercultural/interracial/interfaith couples. I also offer pre-marital counseling and counseling for people considering ethical non-monogamy.

Like many people as of late, you might be reevaluating life. If you came across this page, you're probably looking for an experienced, trained professional to help you process your thoughts and feelings. Now more than ever, people are seeking therapy. Time is valuable. Therapy is an investment of your time and resources in you. Your unique life experiences, cultures, sexuality, and gender identities are just a few of the components that intersect to make you, well, you. Together, we can explore how these intersecting identities and your cognitive-behavioral patterns come together to create your experience and your life.

Jamie Downie LMSW, DBT, CBT, REBT is an experienced mental health professional determined to create a welcoming and productive environment to foster growth for people of all ages and walks of life. Are you feeling like you want to make changes in your life, yet are unsure of how to get there? Do you feel down, anxious, or repetitive patterns of behavior are getting in your way? You may be in need of a safe place to process past trauma, support in understanding and changing unhealthy patterns, healthy coping skills, and/or a gentle push toward your goals. Seeking out therapy can be a great and empowering first step to creating change

NEW virtual groups available! We have an open ongoing Single Womens Dating Group for ages 32-42 and an 8 week Skills-Based Mindfulness group. We offer Letters of Support for Gender Transitioning. Our practice specializies in working with trauma, complex trauma, dissociation and personality disorders. Utilizing an integrative approach with CBT, DBT, Mentalization, Mindfulness, Radical Openness, sensorimotor, EMDR and structural dissociation. I offer low fee sessions ($50) with MHC Clinical Residents under my supervision. All Residents are supervised in utilizing evidence based practices such as DBT and other interventions.

Not sure where to start? Searching for the "right" words? Concerned about talking to a 'complete stranger' about your anxiety/depression, relationship/work struggles, AD[H]D/ creativity blocks? Sure I "know" about people's struggles, individually & as couples -- and how to overcome these-- as well as different approaches to therapy. I have listened to & helped many folks over 35 years as a NYState Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Certified Adult Psychoanalyst. In addition, I have been an Adjunct Associate Professor (at NYU, Brooklyn College, & several NYC psychoanalytic institutes); I was in my own analysis; & I continue to supervise less experienced clinicians.

If you're looking to live your best life and need a safe place to work through life's challenges, I can help! I support people with anxiety, self esteem struggles, interpersonal or relationship issues, life transitions, career difficulties, managing stress, feeling "stuck", health concerns, and/or depression. I also work with all types of partnerships and commitments (romantic or otherwise) on a range of concerns. Therapy doesn't have to wait for a crisis. It can just be a space to process daily events. Being a person is hard sometimes!

Hi, I'm so glad you're here! It's okay to need support and I am here to help. I create a space that is genuine, empathetic, and non-judgmental so that you can feel comfortable expressing yourself. I have experience working with clients presenting with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief/loss, trauma, autism, adjustment difficulties, relationship conflicts, self-identity, and a variety of other mental health concerns. I also love working with couples and partners on improving communication, infidelity, intimacy, and other relationship concerns.

Stephanie believes each person is unique in needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Existential Therapy and more to cater her counseling style to best accomplish therapeutic goals. Stephanie also believes the impact of culture, religion, and spirituality play a significant role in the lives of many individuals and incorporates this framework in her work. She helps her clients enhance their relationship with themselves and others and accomplish their goals through exploration of thoughts, patterns, behaviors and habits.

I use a strengths-based approach and believe that each person is their own best therapist. I collaborate with clients to understand their counseling goals and the methods for transformation that work best for them. Together we will add skills and tools to help navigate life with more ease. I invite the whole person to participate in our work together so we can be informed by the wisdom of the mind, body, and heart. I believe that as people reclaim their sense of self, they are empowered to heal and grow.

I am a seasoned psychotherapist with over 25 years of clinical experience, training, and practice. I have an empathic, warm style, and make use of therapeutic approaches that are integrative, relational, trauma-informed, and experientially emotion-focused. I use evidence and measurement-based approaches with a focus on treatment goals.

Jenna Sackman is a holistic and integrative therapist who specializes in working with high functioning individuals (children, teens & adults) and couples and is passionate about making therapy a meaningful, joyful experience. Her areas of expertise are anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, loss/grief, transitional periods, and intrusive/negative thoughts. Most clients choose to work with her because she uses an active approach and provides her clients with concrete skills. Jenna understands that therapy is a huge investment, and she, too, is fully invested in helping her clients to realize significant and observable change.

At times we all need help sorting through life's complexities. I believe that unresolved issues from the past tend to create obstacles that interfere with our present-day experiences. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in exploring the dynamics of their personal and professional lives.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice on Manhattan's Upper West Side. I am warm, engaged and committed to helping you achieve your therapeutic goals in a timely manner. Using a gentle, yet direct approach, I will work collaboratively with you to make positive changes in your life. Whether you are struggling with relationships, communication, depression or anxiety, I can help you identify your roadblocks and move towards a more satisfied life. While I am supportive and empathic, I will also provide you with honest feedback and conduct regular check-ins to ensure that our work is on track.

My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive space to help you to find a greater sense of purpose and trust your unique wisdom. I work collaboratively with individuals and couples to confront issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, domestic violence, physical/sexual abuse, complicated grief, sexuality and gender issues, major life changes and chronic health issues including HIV/AIDS. I have experience working with diverse groups and weave an anti-oppressive stance into my understanding of complex issues.