What prevents you from having a happy life? What stops you from getting what you really want? You are searching for help. Welcome to the beginning of your healing journey. My patients are usually high functioning people who are genuinely motivated to change, but simply do not know how. My mission is to help people free themselves from limiting patterns and develop healthier skills of living and relating. Stress, unhappiness, anger, self control, dissatisfaction with work or with interpersonal or family relationships: our work together finally offers you a chance to establish and pursue what you really want in your life.

With over 25 years of experience, my specialty areas include couples therapy, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, substance abuse and recovery, sex addiction, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, EMDR trauma resolution DWI assessments, loss, bereavement and life coaching through difficult situations. I am extensively trained in a number of relationship therapy modalities and trauma resolution with the ability to use a wide range of therapy interventions to help you.

Our lives are often in a state of flux and such transitions can be painful and confusing. Our minds and bodies tend to hold onto past events and hardships, which make us more vulnerable to future experiences of stress. Therapy provides a safe space to explore past and present experiences that have resulted in unwanted thoughts, feelings, or symptoms. By putting words to our inner worlds and lived experiences we can find greater relief and satisfaction in life. Insight and self-awareness are the agents of change and growth. Together we will embark on a collaborative search for greater understanding while I provide you with hope.

I am a licensed psychoanalyst working with individuals to foster a deeper sense of understanding and acceptance. My focus will be on helping you to become more aware of the source of your emotions, and to develop broader perspectives on feelings, thoughts, people, and life in general. Through the work done together you should be able to free yourself from inhibitions, find solutions to your problems, become more self-aware, and suffer less. You can expect an environment where all thoughts and feelings are not only acceptable, but encouraged expression, and where you will be listened to attentively, and with no judgment.

My strengths include a warm and relational manner and a compassionate nature along with experience and intuition, I can help people with relationship issues, including, individuals, couples, families and work related problems. I provide support at all life-stages.I am eclectic while taking into account the particular psycho-dynamics of the individual.I also work extensively with anxiety and depression. I studied at the Harvard Mind and Body Institute. I combine this information into mind body work for anxiety and depression.I have what is most important that is to listen to others with my mind and my heart.

If you are experiencing frequent worry, sadness, insomnia, grief, or work and relationship stress, therapy can help you reach your goals and live a more satisfying and fulfilling life. Through a supportive and collaborative environment, you can learn skills to help you deal with difficult life circumstances and create lasting positive change.

When learning difficulties, and/or emotional/behavioral issues negatively impact social, academic, or work performance, it may signal the need for formal psychological testing. I conduct the following types of assessments, including but not limited to: Giftedness, Learning Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and Testing for Accommodations (e.g., Extended Time). I have over 25 years experience performing psychological evaluations in many different settings, including schools (elementary, middle, high school, college), inpatient/outpatient psychiatric clinics, forensic settings, and in my private practice.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City. I have been practicing for over 30 years. I work in an insight oriented and supportive therapeutic environment concentrating on ego functioning and interpersonal relationships. I deal with issues of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, mood regulation and the management of emotions and conflict. My therapeutic goal is to help each patient to develop more self-awareness and insight so that they can make better choices and achieve more personal satisfaction - while decreasing the anxiety and conflicts that limit their daily emotional experience and self-confidence.

Clients who seek my services desire positive change in their lives. In my work with you, I will utilize empathy and warmth to help navigate unexpected challenges in a safe nonjudgmental space. Through self reflection and awareness we can work together to resolve unhealthy thinking and behavior patterns. Clients will grow to create and sustain healthy and meaningful relationships with themselves and others, while mitigating symptoms of psychological pain, trauma, and Addiction.

I specialize in working with couples in crisis. Issues include infidelity, addiction, illness, separation, divorce, parenting and transitions. Typically, the couple initially meets with me for an intensive weekend in Miami Beach away from competing work/home pressures. Couples report that the therapy entails an intensive, carefully managed 48 hour experience. The schedule and process is tailored to each couple's specific needs. The members of the couple should expect to learn about their respective strengths and weaknesses, including destructive behaviors and relevant histories of relational trauma.

As an adult or teenager your feelings and experiences are unique. You may need to have someone who can acknowledge what is important to you and to help you find ways to improve the way you feel about yourself, your loved ones, your life and your environment! Because we live in a materialistic society, people often feel isolated or alone, unsupported, conflicted or pressured to change your values. My goal is to help you to discover your needs and to help you achieve a strong sense of self and an ability to utilize the resources and relationships available to you.

I believe human development and growth is centered around connection with both self and others. The therapeutic process may feel daunting at times, but my goal is to demystify the experience by sharing the power in the room with you. You know yourself best, and I aim to help you shed any shame & fear you have been carrying up until you make it to your first appointment. There is great courage in seeking psychotherapy and as your therapist, I intend to honor your strength by creating a foundation of acceptance and collaboration.

I believe in the transformative power of therapy and the comfort of having an ally and someone who is on your side, by your side. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, angry or experiencing other emotions or mood fluctuations, you may feel like no one is on your side or understands you. It can feel overwhelming and negatively impact you and your relationships. You may not want to see anyone or it may be hard for you to regulate your emotions around others. You want to feel better and interact with others in a healthier way. You want to be present and fully engaged in your life but do not know how to get there.

You are a star and it is my job to make you shine, learn your inner self, discover your life purpose in order to move forward- together we work toward self-actualization, allowing you to become all that you can be. As a Columbia University School of Social Work graduate with 10+ years of experience effectively providing psycho-therapeutic services to individuals, families and groups: I have worked conjointly with clients to address; narcissistic abuse, internet/porn addiction, mood, anxiety and substance use disorders, to assist them in gaining optimal mental wellness. Let's work jointly on your new tomorrow.

I am a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. In my approach, I emphasize empathy and understanding, while helping individuals actively work towards and achieve their goals. To do this, I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. More specifically, I employ the highly effective TEAM-CBT methodology developed by psychiatrist and author, Dr. David Burns. I have experience helping individuals with anxiety, perfectionism, parenting, depression, self-esteem, family conflict, life transitions, social skills, and trauma.

I am currently taking new patients who are experiencing problems with work, school and/or relationships that are due to obsessive and problematic usage of Internet/video games/smartphones and other electronic screens. Depression and anxiety are often associated with excessive use of these interactive technologies. Over the past 15 years, I have seen a significant rise in my practice in people who have experienced major difficulties that have been rooted in spending too much time online, or excessively involved in one or more forms of interactive technology. PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE (CLICK ON THE LEFT) FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Dr. Robert Reiner is the Executive Director and founder of Behavioral Associates (BA), and has been practicing psychology since 1981. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals, couples and families alone or in combination with Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) and QEEG assessment. Dr. Reiner is a warm, compassionate psychologist that personally meets with each new patient during the initial consultation to assess the patients' individual needs, match them with one of the expert clinicians on staff, and devise a treatment plan. While he views medication as a last resort, psychiatrists are available to prescribe when deemed necessary.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a Master degree from Fordham University. I am psychotherapist trained at the prestigious Ackerman Institute for the Family. I have spent time working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My goal is to encourage individuals, couples and families to cope better with their difficulties. My approach is collaborative, empathetic and non-judgmental in supporting you to find hope and meaning in your life. As an active listener, I bring a sense of calm to address your concerns.

Your life is made up of many stories, and the ones you stay connected to and focus on can impact the way you feel. At CoreStory, we work to help you articulate your narratives to better understand your emotions, your relationships and your life. In the City, life can be hectic, with competing demands at work, home and in relationships often leaving people feel depleted, tired, sad, or stuck. We aim to provide a consistent space each week to tell your story and to help you make progress towards personal, family and career goals with a focus on sustaining wellness.

Caring for your mind, just as you take preventative care of your overall body and dental health, is an important part of self-care. Therapy can help clients develop more adaptive thought patterns and coping mechanisms to help better manage life experiences now and in the future. This practice specializes in the treatment of anxiety and adjustment disorders, coping with life transitions, as well as career, family, and relationship issues.