Humanistic Therapists in Palisades, NY

We are a group practice with compassionate clinicians who believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important contributing factor to positive outcomes in therapy. As such, We work on establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with you by providing a safe, trusting, and confidential space. Clinically, we work within a humanistic framework and are eclectic in our interventions. We are passionate about helping you improve your quality of life and assisting you achieve your therapeutic goals.

I believe that every human desires happiness and wishes to be free of suffering. I work with my clients, on our joint journey, to establish a foundation that will gradually enable them to walk down that path. I'm working with people who are facing a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, attachment, diffiiculty in establishing intimacy, exploring a spiriutual quest or being harmed on their spiritual path. I am treating PTSD that resulted from a single event as well as continuous traumas, such as childhood developmental trauma, cult survivors/victims, and more.

Finding a therapist and feeling comfortable with that person is a very important aspect of getting started. I like to think of therapy as a conversation at the same time knowing that you have goals for your life that will be the focus of our work. I take a very humanistic and interpersonal approach to my practice, which seems to put people at ease.

We are all doing the best we can. But sometimes we realize that ways that we have previously used to cope with pain are no longer serving us. I work with people of all backgrounds who are in the process of learning to not judge themselves for being in pain, and in finding that freedom they can focus on what they need to function as their authentic selves.

Deciding to start therapy can feel both scary and relieving. It can also be really difficult to find a therapist who you feel is a good fit for you. As a licensed therapist, I'm dedicated to helping people overcome challenges. As a mom, wife, sister, daughter, friend, and human, I understand life’s complexities. I assist clients dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, time management, organization, life transitions, executive functioning struggles, work-related stress (corporate and non-corporate), family dynamics, school, and social concerns. I work with adolescents, college students, young adults, and adults.

As a therapist, I believe that the relationship between you and I is the most essential aspect of therapy. I aim to create an environment that is based on trust and empathy. To create a space that is safe and non-judgmental in order to work through and process difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I look forward to getting to know you in order to help you get to the places where you want to be. Together we will develop a plan to address challenging aspects of your mental health. I love working within the OCD community.

Balance feels elusive. You desire permission to find your own voice. Fears get in the way of asserting yourself. You are ready to take a deep dive to cultivate growth and healing in your life. And you're ready for some help in slowing down and observing yourself. You'll become aware of what your thinking and how you're feeling. You'll learn to communicate more assertively to get your needs met in all aspects of your life. You'll become empowered and embody your strength within.

Art therapy uses the creative process to identify and resolve thoughts, attitudes, and feelings that present obstacles to emotional and cognitive growth. Art is a language of symbols-the same language of symbols that our subconscious uses in dreams. At Creative Arts Therapy Studio, PLLC, artwork is created to give *voice* to the subconscious allowing patients to deepen insight, increase well-being and build the lives they want to live.

Exploring your inner world is akin to navigating a labyrinth – complex, with twists and turns. Yet, within lies the keys to understanding yourself: the quality of your earliest relationships, your overlapping identities, and the many meanings derived from impactful experiences. In therapy with me, crafted for young adults, artists, and deep thinkers, you'll unearth invaluable insights and practical skills. Together, we'll rebuild self-trust, conquer anxiety, and heal wounds, empowering you to embody your creative, secure, and potent self.

Making the decision to start therapy is a brave step toward changing one's life. My goal is to guide my client to make those changes in a manner that feels comfortable and safe. My focus is positive, hopeful, and respectful of the individual or family's spirit. My job is to help my client gain insight, increase motivation, and provide the support to implement better choices. I work with families, individuals and/or children to change unproductive patterns and to learn life enhancing strategies. As a social worker, art therapist and trained family therapist, my strengths lie in my extensive experience and the use of creative techniques. As a professor at two colleges, I teach others to become therapists.

Specializing with young adults, adolescents/families navigate the often stormy path toward becoming a healthy individual has been my clinical passion for the past 10+ years. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I have extensive training in mindfulness/depth psychology, hypnosis, writing as a way of healing through journaling, slam poetry, collage and narrative. I see opportunity for transformation in difficulty and believe that crisis can often facilitate greater life meaning. Helping teenagers as well as adults discover their true sense of self through dialogue and attunement is key to my work as a psychotherapist utilizing compassionate inquiry and mindfulness practice.

I specialize in helping women navigate the struggles of parenting, both in the transition to motherhood, and in the ongoing challenges of parenting and relationships. I help women build the support they need to take better care of themselves and their families. I integrate psychodynamic therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT) to treat perinatal anxiety and mood disorders, trauma and bereavement after pregnancy loss and help women navigating infertility.

Our thoughts, beliefs and bodies reflect our emotional struggles. We often come to therapy when old ways of coping aren't working anymore- when we long for comfort, relief, or more authentic and deeper connections in our relationships. The whole person needs to be addressed in times of crisis, transition and loss. Healing is a word derived from the German hailjan- “to make whole.” I work with a holistic, acceptance-based and contemplative approach to psychotherapy. Practicing self-compassion and self- acceptance lead to less reactivity and more peaceful, integrated and intentional lives.

I work with adults with a variety of concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions and loss. My therapeutic style is empathic, open and interactive. I strive to create a supportive and collaborative space where you feel empowered to make meaningful and lasting changes in your life.

I specialize in working with people who experience intense emotions like anxiety, sadness, or anger in response to life changes or adjustments. If you're looking for a psychologist who incorporates evidence-based practices while flexibly tailoring treatment to meet your unique problems and background, you've come to the right place! Whether you want to stop worrying or feel more confident, we'll consider how your inner emotional world interacts with the greater cultural context surrounding you. Let's meet if you're open to changing your thoughts, habits and perspective- or simply want someone to understand your point of view!

Psychotherapy offers a rather unique opportunity for an individual to get to know themselves better and to lead a more fulfilling life. We all get stuck in old patterns that are frustrating and self-defeating. It is the goal of therapy to unlock these patterns and allow for a new relationship to yourself and others. I love my role as a guide on this path, set by the individual, which clears over time with growing self awareness and agency. I seek to provide warmth, safety, and understanding as we collaborate to resolve the problems that bring someone into treatment.

As a therapist, I start with the basic assumption that we all have a fundamental impulse for growth and well-being. Sometimes we need resources, guidance, and someone with expertise to rediscover this. In my practice I am looking to engage clients to gain insight, discover motivation, and hone emotional skills. I am interested in providing the most conducive setting for people to cultivate their innate creativity, intelligence, and courage in navigating anxiety, depression, and the range life’s challenges.

I am a therapist committed to developing a therapeutic relationship focused on sorting out the places you are stuck in your life-whether inside or in your connections with others. I am effective in helping you clear the way to take steps to reach your life goals and be your best self.

I work with adults specializing in a wide range of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, identity, relationships, career, life transitions, and trauma. I am interactive, teach concrete sets of skills in communication and recognize rapport is absolutely essential to any kind of productive work. My twenty-four years of clinical experience include supervising and providing clinical care at a top-ranked academic medical center, N.Y. Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center.