I specialize in depression and anxiety. Sometimes we are depressed/anxious because of natural events (e.g. a family loss, career challenges, etc...), and other times we feel depressed/anxious without knowing why, as if our mind was hiding the distress source. Whether we are able or unable to make out the reasons of our depression/anxiety, therapy can be a journey of self-discovery to alleviate these problems.

Psychoanalysis focuses on uncovering and working through the unconscious sources of our problems. I am a psychoanalyst with 27 years of experience, originally trained abroad in psychology and later licensed as mental health counselor in New York. My style of practice is characterized by analytical listening and emotional support. I seek to facilitate your insight and processing, respecting your timing, culture and values. My practice is a welcoming place with a comfortable waiting room, and my office is a warm place. It is located half a block from the 6 train, 23rd Street Station.

Couples come to see me when they are caught in an escalating, upsetting pattern which they need help to get out of. They need better connection, communication, and cooperation with each other. Individuals come to see me with emotional pain and self defeating patterns of thinking and behaving. Working together as a therapeutic team I am able to help create a safe space in which recognition, understanding and validation and changes in outlook, attitude and behavior are learned and applied to create satisfying interpersonal and internal connections

COVID-19 is changing all of our daily lives. Closures, quarantines, and curfews are in effect and many of us are feeling the effects. Anxiety. Panic. Loneliness. Helplessness. Sadness. As we all work to adapt to life under COVID-19 restrictions, it is more important than ever to prioritize our mental health. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by current circumstances or are looking to address longer standing issues with mood, anxiety, disordered eating, trauma or identity-related stressors, talking helps.

As a Buddhist psychotherapist, I sincerely believe that people are born with the innate capacity for healing. Though your life may be occupied by significant challenges, with the right ingredients, including a good match between patient and therapist, transformation is possible.

Diana is effective in engaging clients of all culturally diverse backgrounds. She is passionate in working through one's relationship difficulties in order to supplement successful communication. She is continually present and prepared to assist you in your needs.

I earned my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Columbia University where I focused on clinical practice and contemporary social issues. My prior work has been in non-profit organizations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn where I developed a strong commitment to survivors of violence. I follow an anti-oppressive framework and apply a strength based and client-centered approach to my work with survivors of sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence.

Pregnancy is a time of transformation as changes take place in the future mother’s body, relationship withe her partner, social and work life and environment. Parents have to adjust to their rapidly changing world and to a new little human whose survival depends on them. They often feel inadequate because they are not quite sure what they are supposed to do in this new role, and having a baby can be a very challenging and isolating experience. Some parents experience anxiety and depression as well as difficulty bonding with their baby.

Welcome. As you find me here, I imagine you there - - reaching for hope and growth. I remember well the mixture of relief, anxiety and cautious optimism as I began my own healing journey. Struggling with depression, anxiety, or self-destructive patterns can interfere with your capacity to claim your best life. My education and training as an integrative therapist will provide the frame for our work, but you are the expert on your unique life. Together, we can find meaning, set goals and process your life experience in a safe space, Therapy is a unique human relationship; ours will take the shape you and I create together.

I believe there is no one single way of working with people who enter therapy. Your cultural identity, personality traits, and presenting issues guide the way that I approach therapy with you. My goal as a therapist is to help you better understand yourself so you can achieve new patterns of living.

Steven Sabella is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor with years of experience treating individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, attachment, substance use and relationship issues, among others. His approach is person centered, and not only uses process to address current internal barriers to change, but looks at environmental factors, historic experience and connection to others in order to effectively facilitate positive change. Steven has a Master in Mental Health Counseling from NYU and brings extensive experience in individual, group and de-escalation in crisis situations.

For many, feeling stagnant in personal and professional relationships is an indicator that something needs to change, however, knowing how and where to start can be confusing. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I offer precise guidance to bring clarity around recurrent unworkable patterns in your life so you can become more connected with what’s really important to you. I specialize in working with adults impacted by a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss, trauma, sexual and gender identity exploration, creative stagnation, and life transitions.

Trained in short and long-term therapy, I am flexible with your goals. I help people find new solutions to on-going problems in relationships, in work, or creativity, and in navigating life transitions. My ideal client is a person who is open to change and is willing to confront what hasn't been working so that life can improve. Times of transition often teach us the most, including times of painful change. I work to help others imagine a future that makes sense. I work with adults of all ages, and I can be flexible with scheduling and fees. Note: I practice in two locations - NYC & Madison CT.

I am a Licensed Family Therapist specializing in the treatment of Eating Disorders. I provide individual, couples and family therapy for adult and adolescent clients in the Flatiron District and in Brooklyn Heights. In 2013, I helped launch Monte Nido's first East Coast program, Monte Nido Manhattan, a Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program for eating disorders. My role as the Clinical Director involved overseeing all aspects of client care including assessment and on-going treatment, as well as providing supervision to staff members.

As a strengths based and patient centered clinician, my existential approach allows patients to discover a stronger and more fitting identity, and identify the obstacles that hinder self-actualization in a nonjudgmental, open-minded forum. I counsel individual adults and couples facing many issues including anxiety, depression, relationship discord, sexuality issues, occupational distress and substance related problems.

I specialize in helping people uncover ways to better navigate anxiety, low mood, and other difficulties (e.g., life transitions, self-doubt, low motivation, perfectionism) with more flexibility, awareness, self-compassion, and purpose. I earned my PhD in clinical psychology from Yale University and have received extensive training in the latest evidence-based treatments for anxiety, OCD, and depression (e.g., CBT; ACT; ERP). The therapies I offer — in addition to being effective treatments for anxiety and mood disorders — provide a set of valuable tools for anyone interested in enhancement of well-being and personal growth.

My passion is to help clients make life changes that bring confidence, fulfillment and authenticity. As a Core Energetics Practitioner, with over fifteen years of experience, I help clients reengage their flow, purpose and direction. We can easily lose our sense of direction when struggles take over, whether those struggles are personal, relational or financial. We can find ourselves stuck in survival mode, depressed and anxious. Thoughts and movements become blocked and disconnected; we no longer feel in the flow of life. 

I am a seasoned psychotherapist with many years of experience working with a diverse clientele. I believe that growth occurs in therapy not just from insight, but from the willingness to tolerate the discomfort of the unknown and experiment with new ways of being in and out of sessions. I strive to be an engaged and active partner in this work. I also do executive coaching for individuals and organizations with especial experience in tech and media-related fields. Although psychological factors are never entirely left out of this work, the focus is on optimizing professional goals.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Do you often feel sad, confused, anxious and angry? Call me and together we can sort through what is getting in the way of you having a full, productive, and happy life. Often, people feel overwhelmed when they don't have a full awareness of how they continue to repeat patterns learned early in life. In our work together, we can enhance your moment-to-moment awareness, decreasing "overwhelm" and increasing your ability to make the changes that you want to make. The hardest step is making the commitment to start.

I approach my work with a belief in the power of the human connection and the ability of people to nurture one another. Beginning with a relationship based on respect and empathy, my goal is to help people create a more balanced life, one that is both authentic and open to change. I view our process as collaborative and know that to communicate freely, people must feel safe, supported and connected. In this space, one is better able to express their needs, provide feedback and develop insight into their own experience.