Therapists in New York, NY

Therapy is one of the most worthwhile investments you can make in yourself. Though the decision to start therapy might feel overwhelming, it offers the unique opportunity to reflect, heal, and create a life that feels most authentic to you. With a psychodynamic and attachment-based approach, I work with clients to explore past and present experiences, and enable self-awareness from within. Together, we will focus on transforming your relationship with yourself and others through identifying and repairing patterns that have left you feeling stuck or unfulfilled.

Whatever brings you to therapy, I welcome your whole self into the room. Some of what brings you here may be hard to talk about. Maybe you have learned to cope with emotional pain in ways that are now hurting you or your relationships. You may be struggling with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, sexuality, identity issues, or trying to sort out the impact of painful past experiences. We can work together to better understand your experiences and learn new ways to be with all of your feelings that free you to experience greater meaning and connection in your life.

I have experience working with adolescents, teens and adults in helping them overcome life’s challenges and creating a safe and non-judgmental space. I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, mood fluctuations, stress and trauma. If you are looking for someone to help motivate you in working towards positive changes in your life or even someone to provide support and encouragement, I am here for you! Remember, you are not alone and I will do my best to help.

As both a therapist and as a human in this world, I value continuous curiosity that leaves room for complexity and nuance to exist in my desire to more intimately understand your experience. I'm driven by the importance I find in creating a connection and relationship that is unique to us to use that as a secure base to explore, reevaluate, and disrupt old ways of relating and coping, together as partners in process. I believe strongly that a thoughtfully framed question can unlock feelings that have been hidden away, deepen complexity, shift perspectives, and inspire new possibilities through consideration of past and present.

I have over 9 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults of all ages in individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy. Clients see me for a wide range of issues. I have worked with challenges regarding identity development, relationships, trauma, depression/anxiety, addictions, suicidality, self-harm, anger management, compulsive behaviors, autism, and ADHD among many other things. I've also worked extensively in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, BIPOC, and those dealing with systemic inequities and challenges.

Sometimes it feels like we're moving through life on auto-pilot. With work and other stressors, it is hard to find time to slow down, to breathe, to focus on the present. I believe therapy is about letting go of the things we are trying to control and making choices towards a more fulfilling life. To facilitate this, I help clients openly face life’s challenges and create lasting changes. I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental, and safe space for my clients to facilitate behavior change and self-exploration.

Melody Clemons-Smith, LCSW. Melody Clemons-Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a certification in working with the Forensic population. Melody is committed to providing therapy to individuals, couples and families. Some of Melody's clinical interests include working with high-conflict couples, socio-cultural issues, trauma, personality disorders, and cultural identity disorders. Melody utilizes an integrative and collaborative approach and tailors her work to each client’s specific needs and goals in the context of their life.

In individual psychotherapy, we look at how you are currently living and clarify what is working for you and what you want to change. A therapeutic conversation heightens awareness of your feelings, thoughts, sensations and behaviors. With my support, you learn to use your growing awareness as ground for taking experimental steps in new enlivening directions. Our therapy process leads toward resolution, change and growth. I will help you apply what you learn in therapy to your daily life. Our working relationship is important, so the first step is to meet one another. I look forward to meeting you.

**I am more accessible by email!** Therapy is a bridge of communication that fosters healing, growth & insight. It's important for clients to feel safe & to have their voice heard & truly be seen. My theoretical orientation is an integrative approach that incorporates humanistic, psychodynamic & cognitive behavioral ideologies, which allows me the flexibility to give individualized care. Clients are encouraged to develop goals they hope to accomplish; explore their thoughts & feelings & the root causes of their core beliefs; learning to challenge themselves; & create healthy coping tools to assist in their healing process.

I possess extensive experience in the field of therapy, having provided counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. My clinical training includes valuable experience gained from providing counseling to incarcerated youth within New York City detention centers, and additional training acquired through my tenure at a reputable private practice in New York City. I demonstrate a notable aptitude for working with youth and young adults navigating transitional phases in life while grappling with significant systemic challenges.I dedicate myself to assisting individuals in overcoming these adversities.

I fully believe that the solutions to the challenges that we face are most often to be found within each one of us. Of course, we all need some assistance now and then, and this is where psychotherapy is extremely helpful for many people. Yet it is in the wisdom, resources, strengths, internal resiliency, creativity, humor, self-awareness and faith we have gained from life that we find what we need. I offer you my sincere interest, professional expertise, and knowledge of effective ways that people grow and change to aid you in enjoying a meaningful, productive and rewarding life.

Throughout my training and career, I've worked with diverse populations facing a variety of challenges, including relationship issues, identity exploration, mood disorders, grief, addiction, and life stage transitions. In my work as a psychotherapist, I embrace an expansive view of the individual. We will collaborate to clarify how your sense of self, past experiences, inner conflicts, environment, and culture impact your current moods, relationships, and self-beliefs in the present. Together we will identify patterns and what areas of life you would like to further explore to best reach your goals in this process of self-discovery.

My approach to therapy is humanistic, interpersonal and evidence-based, with an emphasis on the importance of a safe and open therapeutic relationship. I will work with you to define and work towards your goals all while offering unconditional support. I specialize in working with adults struggling with a myriad of life's challenges and mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem, body image, grief and life transitions.

Teleios' mission is to provide holistic, culturally sensitive, and individualized counseling services that focuses on providing individual, couples, family and children psychotherapy to people from all backgrounds, age groups and walks of life, as well as providing parent coaching and anger management classes. Our therapists tailor their therapeutic approach to fit each client’s needs, knowing that a “one-size-fits-all” treatment plan does not work.

Stephanie Sukhdeo is a dedicated psychotherapist with a deep commitment to her client's well-being, currently pursuing her MA in Mental Health Counseling at The City College of New York. She has honed her expertise through rigorous training and practical experience, positioning herself as a rising professional in the field of mental health counseling. Guided by the distinguished team at Evolve Integrative Psychotherapy, Stephanie applies her extensive knowledge of evidence-based interventions to her practice, working diligently toward her goal of becoming a licensed mental health counselor.

I am a psychotherapist, who has been practicing in the Greenwich Village area of Manhattan for over thirty years. My practice is eclectic. I work with children, families, couples, and individuals, using psychodynamic and object relations theory and techniques.

I understand that seeking “counseling” or “therapy” can be very broad and mean different things. It can be intimidating at first if you haven’t had any prior experience or surprising to experience different therapeutic approaches if you have previously experienced counseling. I want to tell you that I’m here to provide assistance for the needs that you have currently in your life. I see counseling as a dual relationship where you get to be on the driver’s seat and choose where to go on this journey. I seat next to you pointing out details, providing useful information or simply supporting you as you reach towards your destination.

We are a group of Psychotherapists, each one specializing in a different area, to be able to provide expert treatment in specific needed areas. We have specialists trained in modalities such as Forensic, Addictions, Trauma, EMDR, Etc.We provide ongoing assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy and treatment planning to a socio-culturally diverse adult and adolescent population diagnosed with a full-spectrum of psychiatric disorders including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety-related disorders, substance abuse and dependence, PTSD, ADHD, Post-Partum Depression, Trauma related issues, Family and relationship issues etc.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.