Therapists in New York, NY
Anne F Malave
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
I offer groups for donor egg and infertility.
Are you feeling isolated, alone, overwhelmed by life's difficulties? Psychotherapy may help. I am a clinical psychologist-psychoanalyst with an interactive and pragmatic approach to life's problems and challenges. I help people develop strengths, cultivate relationships, and build resilience. I help people with anxiety, depression, mood and adjustment disorders, and relationship issues, etc. and I also specialize in (in)fertility, adoption, all areas of family building, eating disorders and addictions. I teach, supervise, consult, write, and actively participate in my professional communities. I am British, living in US since 1976.
I offer groups for donor egg and infertility.
Are you feeling isolated, alone, overwhelmed by life's difficulties? Psychotherapy may help. I am a clinical psychologist-psychoanalyst with an interactive and pragmatic approach to life's problems and challenges. I help people develop strengths, cultivate relationships, and build resilience. I help people with anxiety, depression, mood and adjustment disorders, and relationship issues, etc. and I also specialize in (in)fertility, adoption, all areas of family building, eating disorders and addictions. I teach, supervise, consult, write, and actively participate in my professional communities. I am British, living in US since 1976.
Laura Landau, LCSW-R,CASAC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019
Helping those undergoing separation, divorce, infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy via egg/sperm donation, surrogacy is a passion.
Therapy begins within a trusted, emotional connection where your unique story can truly be heard. I'm dedicated to helping you sort out your feelings and circumstances, to examine difficult relationships. I will teach you effective coping skills, strategies to better handle stress and distress. We will utilize new tools to address problem behavior patterns, unhealthy relationships and to problem solve. I utilize a nuanced, crafted combination of evidenced-based therapies: Mindfulness, Supportive, Relational, Psychodynamic, Motivational, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Modern Analytic and Family Treatments.
Helping those undergoing separation, divorce, infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy via egg/sperm donation, surrogacy is a passion.
Therapy begins within a trusted, emotional connection where your unique story can truly be heard. I'm dedicated to helping you sort out your feelings and circumstances, to examine difficult relationships. I will teach you effective coping skills, strategies to better handle stress and distress. We will utilize new tools to address problem behavior patterns, unhealthy relationships and to problem solve. I utilize a nuanced, crafted combination of evidenced-based therapies: Mindfulness, Supportive, Relational, Psychodynamic, Motivational, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Modern Analytic and Family Treatments.
Dvora B Efrat
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
My expertise includes working with anxiety, depression, infertility, relationship difficulties, sexual issues, parenting, work struggles, physical illness, loss, and more.
Welcome to my practice. In the consulting room, my aim is to meet you where you are. I approach our sessions with no personal agenda, and offer a space for your narrative to unfold naturally. However, rest assured, I am not a silent observer; our work is a collaborative process where two minds come together, engaging in meaningful dialogue and exploration. Together, we navigate your experiences, fostering a dynamic and collaborative therapeutic process. Feel free to contact me for an initial conversation. I believe this first contact is the best way to assess whether we are a good match.
My expertise includes working with anxiety, depression, infertility, relationship difficulties, sexual issues, parenting, work struggles, physical illness, loss, and more.
Welcome to my practice. In the consulting room, my aim is to meet you where you are. I approach our sessions with no personal agenda, and offer a space for your narrative to unfold naturally. However, rest assured, I am not a silent observer; our work is a collaborative process where two minds come together, engaging in meaningful dialogue and exploration. Together, we navigate your experiences, fostering a dynamic and collaborative therapeutic process. Feel free to contact me for an initial conversation. I believe this first contact is the best way to assess whether we are a good match.
Conchita Campos
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd, MHC-LP, MPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10170
My areas of focus include working with a range of adults dealing with life transitions, people working through relationship or identity issues, and families/individuals dealing with infertility or navigating parenthood.
If you find yourself struggling to navigate life in what feels like a messy, complicated, relentless world, reaching out for help can feel overwhelming. I strive to create a space where you can fully explore and process your thoughts, feelings and experiences, without judgement. I believe that therapy looks different for everyone, and it can even vary session to session. Most importantly, it is a collaborative process that works best when you feel truly seen and heard.
My areas of focus include working with a range of adults dealing with life transitions, people working through relationship or identity issues, and families/individuals dealing with infertility or navigating parenthood.
If you find yourself struggling to navigate life in what feels like a messy, complicated, relentless world, reaching out for help can feel overwhelming. I strive to create a space where you can fully explore and process your thoughts, feelings and experiences, without judgement. I believe that therapy looks different for everyone, and it can even vary session to session. Most importantly, it is a collaborative process that works best when you feel truly seen and heard.
Anna Schofield
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
I am passionate about supporting couples, women, children and all people in need of support. I provide passionate supportive care for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, stress, relationship trouble, and more. In addition to my experience in treating behavioral difficulties, stress, and relationship support, I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples who may be experiencing infertility and/or loss. I passionately support my fellow Jews facing the troubling rise in antisemitism and violence. In addition to my LMSW, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist, obtaining Trauma certification from Arizona Trauma Institute.
I am passionate about supporting couples, women, children and all people in need of support. I provide passionate supportive care for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, stress, relationship trouble, and more. In addition to my experience in treating behavioral difficulties, stress, and relationship support, I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples who may be experiencing infertility and/or loss. I passionately support my fellow Jews facing the troubling rise in antisemitism and violence. In addition to my LMSW, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist, obtaining Trauma certification from Arizona Trauma Institute.
Shanely Marmolejos
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
I specialize in working with women and children. I am trained in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International, specializing in working with postpartum mood disorders, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, infertility, pregnancy loss, people trying to conceive, and termination for medical reasons. I also work very closely with parents on parenting difficulties and strategies. Besides supporting women through motherhood, I am also passionate about supporting high achieving women manage anxiety and stress and unlearning unhelpful patterns in their personal and professional lives.
I specialize in working with women and children. I am trained in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International, specializing in working with postpartum mood disorders, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, infertility, pregnancy loss, people trying to conceive, and termination for medical reasons. I also work very closely with parents on parenting difficulties and strategies. Besides supporting women through motherhood, I am also passionate about supporting high achieving women manage anxiety and stress and unlearning unhelpful patterns in their personal and professional lives.
Brenda A Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
Related areas of expertise include: marital and relationship therapy, LGBTQ issues, infertility issues, assisted reproductive technology, parenting themes, creative blocks, career issues including start up stress & successful approaches to dating.
Experienced, effective therapist, focusing on sexuality, relationships & intimacy issues in individuals and couples. Embracing a wide range of ages, backgrounds and multi cultures and work with sexual dysfunction in men and women and all emotional themes involving intimacy. It's important and imperative to find the uniqueness of everyone's story and find healing ways to make the present fulfilling. I strive to understand the people I work with deeply and to address non-working elements in a supportive, non-judgmental and collaborative way. Together, we look to discover, understand and resolve recurring obstacles to your well-being.
Related areas of expertise include: marital and relationship therapy, LGBTQ issues, infertility issues, assisted reproductive technology, parenting themes, creative blocks, career issues including start up stress & successful approaches to dating.
Experienced, effective therapist, focusing on sexuality, relationships & intimacy issues in individuals and couples. Embracing a wide range of ages, backgrounds and multi cultures and work with sexual dysfunction in men and women and all emotional themes involving intimacy. It's important and imperative to find the uniqueness of everyone's story and find healing ways to make the present fulfilling. I strive to understand the people I work with deeply and to address non-working elements in a supportive, non-judgmental and collaborative way. Together, we look to discover, understand and resolve recurring obstacles to your well-being.
Tracy Simon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10004 (Online Only)
I work with a wide range of struggles, such as anxiety, depression, inhibitions, issues surrounding gender and sexuality, trauma, relationship issues, infertility, immigration and grief.
Psychoanalytic therapy is process that addresses our personal history and our cultural context, elucidating the profound and innermost conflicts and desires within us. This approach is as much about encountering suffering as it is about fostering freedom. Built upon a deep and detailed dialogue and connection between therapist and patient, psychoanalytic therapy has the transformative potential to uncover truths, expand intimacy, reduce the repetitions that mark our lives, develop creativity, reflect on our current world and our place in it, find belonging and to foster enjoyment in life.
I work with a wide range of struggles, such as anxiety, depression, inhibitions, issues surrounding gender and sexuality, trauma, relationship issues, infertility, immigration and grief.
Psychoanalytic therapy is process that addresses our personal history and our cultural context, elucidating the profound and innermost conflicts and desires within us. This approach is as much about encountering suffering as it is about fostering freedom. Built upon a deep and detailed dialogue and connection between therapist and patient, psychoanalytic therapy has the transformative potential to uncover truths, expand intimacy, reduce the repetitions that mark our lives, develop creativity, reflect on our current world and our place in it, find belonging and to foster enjoyment in life.
Yuka Lawrence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10011
As a mother of two children, I can also sympathize with the many challenges that face families today such as infertility, parenting, relationship issues and finance.
Have you noticed that you haven't been sleeping well? That you worry a lot, are unhappy or having relationship issues? Have you ever felt like your life is out of control? It doesn't have to be that way. I am here to help. Let me tell you a little bit about my background. I am Japanese but have been living in the United States for more than thirty years. I am a trained psychoanalyst and for more than 20 years have been practicing psychotherapy.
As a mother of two children, I can also sympathize with the many challenges that face families today such as infertility, parenting, relationship issues and finance.
Have you noticed that you haven't been sleeping well? That you worry a lot, are unhappy or having relationship issues? Have you ever felt like your life is out of control? It doesn't have to be that way. I am here to help. Let me tell you a little bit about my background. I am Japanese but have been living in the United States for more than thirty years. I am a trained psychoanalyst and for more than 20 years have been practicing psychotherapy.
Jean Tamara Geffen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10024
I have a specialty in trauma, sexual addiction, sexuality and relationship issues including pre-marital counseling, infertility, pregnancy and adjustment to parenthood.
People often ask me "How do you listen to people's problems all day?" I am inspired by the people I meet who often have difficult backgrounds and lives, yet are willing to work hard to grow and be happy, healthy, human beings. I am touched by their commitment and dedication to work on themselves instead of being angry, miserable people. What more important investment is there than investing time and energy in oneself?
I have a specialty in trauma, sexual addiction, sexuality and relationship issues including pre-marital counseling, infertility, pregnancy and adjustment to parenthood.
People often ask me "How do you listen to people's problems all day?" I am inspired by the people I meet who often have difficult backgrounds and lives, yet are willing to work hard to grow and be happy, healthy, human beings. I am touched by their commitment and dedication to work on themselves instead of being angry, miserable people. What more important investment is there than investing time and energy in oneself?
Anna Halberstadt-Komar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
My specialities includes treatment of mood disorders– anxiety, depression, panic disorder, chronic mental illness, such as Bipolar disorder, personality disorders, relationship, couples and family problems, including marital and intergenerational conflicts, sexual problems, infertility etc.
I am a psychologist and a social worker, with over 30 years of experience as a clinician, supervisor and director of mental health clinics and programs. My advanced training is in child and family psychotherapy. I am trained as an individual, couples and family psychotherapist. I have practiced psychotherapy with patients of different races and ethnicities, and many different cultures, immigrants and refugees from Eastern Europe, former USSR, Asian countries and Latin America. I also worked for years at a clinic, that served many LGBT clients. My clinical approaches includes psychodynamic, systems , cognitive-behavioral techiques,
My specialities includes treatment of mood disorders– anxiety, depression, panic disorder, chronic mental illness, such as Bipolar disorder, personality disorders, relationship, couples and family problems, including marital and intergenerational conflicts, sexual problems, infertility etc.
I am a psychologist and a social worker, with over 30 years of experience as a clinician, supervisor and director of mental health clinics and programs. My advanced training is in child and family psychotherapy. I am trained as an individual, couples and family psychotherapist. I have practiced psychotherapy with patients of different races and ethnicities, and many different cultures, immigrants and refugees from Eastern Europe, former USSR, Asian countries and Latin America. I also worked for years at a clinic, that served many LGBT clients. My clinical approaches includes psychodynamic, systems , cognitive-behavioral techiques,
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025
I have a lot of experience working with individuals and couples. I specialize in working on relationship problems, on individual and intergenerational trauma, and on depression and anxiety. In addition, I am sensitive to issues related to immigration, and to racial, cultural, mixed race and bicultural identity. I also work with individuals and couples to process losses due to the death or suicide of loved ones, or to infertility and divorce.
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010 (Online Only)
Chronic pain or illness didn't stop for the pandemic. In fact, it was harder to get to doctors, you may have felt more isolated, and you may have wanted to move on like everyone else but find yourself still struggling. And your physical health may still be affecting...everything. Are you having trouble managing symptoms of illness, side effects from treatment, chronic pain, infertility, or the emotional burden of your own or a loved one's diagnosis? Medical diagnoses and how we feel physically can profoundly impact our emotional health, family lives, and so much more. It can be a lot to handle on your own and you don't have to.
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Counselor, LMHC, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10023
April 2024 Update - I have one opening for a morning/midday client. Please reach out! Life is all about balance. At times, finding that balance can feel overwhelming. My training and personal passion for helping others makes me an ideal therapist for individuals in need of a readjustment. Clients appreciate my down-to-earth point of view and ability to provide both encouragement and reality. Whether you are managing symptoms of anxiety and depression, life challenges like grief, divorce, infertility, relational issues, or other stressors, together we'll create and execute a plan to regain balance and move you toward a joyful life.
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Elizabeth D Fraga
Psychologist, MA, MS, NRHSP, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
My speciality areas include: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Ethnic/Racial Identity Development, LGBTQ, Relationship/Dating Themes, ADHD, Compulsive Overeating, Substance Use, Post-Partum Depression, Breast Cancer, Infertility, Multicultural Counseling, People with Disabilities, Health Psychology, Latinx Mental Health, & Bilingual therapy (Spanish).
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My speciality areas include: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Ethnic/Racial Identity Development, LGBTQ, Relationship/Dating Themes, ADHD, Compulsive Overeating, Substance Use, Post-Partum Depression, Breast Cancer, Infertility, Multicultural Counseling, People with Disabilities, Health Psychology, Latinx Mental Health, & Bilingual therapy (Spanish).
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Emel L. Erel, Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD, EdM
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10006
I am a NY and NJ licensed psychologist with 15+ years of clinical experience in treating adults of all ages and adolescents (14 years old and up) struggling with various emotional difficulties. I am particularly interested and experienced in working with: ANXIETY (generalized anxiety, separation anxiety), DEPRESSION, PERINATAL MOOD DISORDERS (Post-Partum Depression, Loss and Grief, Infertility), INTERPERSONAL DIFFICULTIES (peers, co-workers, family), STRESS MANAGEMENT, SELF-ESTEEM & MOOD REGULATION ISSUES, and TRAUMA (early childhood relational, sexual abuse, social trauma).
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Ashley Brooks
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10021
Welcome! Seeking therapy can be a difficult but courageous first step. I commend you for recognizing your struggles and your willingness to seek help along the way. Are you having challenges with your emotional health pre or post pregnancy? Has pregnancy, childbirth, infertility, perinatal loss or parenting brought change, shame, stress, anxiety, depression, feelings of inadequacy or uncertainty in your life? Is this something your partner is experiencing and you are looking for additional support?
Welcome! Seeking therapy can be a difficult but courageous first step. I commend you for recognizing your struggles and your willingness to seek help along the way. Are you having challenges with your emotional health pre or post pregnancy? Has pregnancy, childbirth, infertility, perinatal loss or parenting brought change, shame, stress, anxiety, depression, feelings of inadequacy or uncertainty in your life? Is this something your partner is experiencing and you are looking for additional support?
Aisling Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10040
Issues including anxiety, infidelity, sexual concerns, divorce, remarriage, communication issues, intimacy, trauma, and infertility.
As a practice, we are a multidisciplinary team of Clinicians with varying educational degrees, licensees, and areas of expertise. Supervised by Sara Stockton, LMFT, MA, this group practice is systemically and relational trained to provide specialized treatment including individual, play, family therapy, couples therapy, substance abuse treatment, intimacy and affair treatment, Mindfulness Based Therapy, psychological testing and medication management. Our clinical work is founded on a belief in the healing potential of the therapeutic relationship and the importance of providing a safe environment for all of our clients.
Issues including anxiety, infidelity, sexual concerns, divorce, remarriage, communication issues, intimacy, trauma, and infertility.
As a practice, we are a multidisciplinary team of Clinicians with varying educational degrees, licensees, and areas of expertise. Supervised by Sara Stockton, LMFT, MA, this group practice is systemically and relational trained to provide specialized treatment including individual, play, family therapy, couples therapy, substance abuse treatment, intimacy and affair treatment, Mindfulness Based Therapy, psychological testing and medication management. Our clinical work is founded on a belief in the healing potential of the therapeutic relationship and the importance of providing a safe environment for all of our clients.
Jennifer Perera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10282
Accepting New Clients! Are you pregnant but not feeling like yourself? Or a new mom who feels like you are failing in the parenting business? Feel like you get upset with your partner for what seems to be “small things"? Perhaps you are trying desperately to get pregnant only to be faced with infertility or recurring miscarriages. Depression in women is quite common, we just don’t go around talking about it. We put on a happy face and do what we feel is expected of us. But statistics tell us that approximately 20% of women experience depression or anxiety while pregnant or just after having a baby.
Accepting New Clients! Are you pregnant but not feeling like yourself? Or a new mom who feels like you are failing in the parenting business? Feel like you get upset with your partner for what seems to be “small things"? Perhaps you are trying desperately to get pregnant only to be faced with infertility or recurring miscarriages. Depression in women is quite common, we just don’t go around talking about it. We put on a happy face and do what we feel is expected of us. But statistics tell us that approximately 20% of women experience depression or anxiety while pregnant or just after having a baby.
Kimberly M. Kotov
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10027 (Online Only)
I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families facing life's challenges: age and cultural transitions; relationship issues; work, school, and creativity blocks; eating disorders; sexuality and sexual orientation; infertility; and parenting. I can help you explore and overcome barriers to feeling stuck, including mourning, anxiety, anger, and low motivation. I have worked in university settings, private hospitals, and private practice. Having lived abroad for years (UK, France, Russia), I also have a deep respect for the meaning of cultural identity for all of us.
I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families facing life's challenges: age and cultural transitions; relationship issues; work, school, and creativity blocks; eating disorders; sexuality and sexual orientation; infertility; and parenting. I can help you explore and overcome barriers to feeling stuck, including mourning, anxiety, anger, and low motivation. I have worked in university settings, private hospitals, and private practice. Having lived abroad for years (UK, France, Russia), I also have a deep respect for the meaning of cultural identity for all of us.
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Infertility Therapists
How can infertility affect couples and their relationship?
Clients who are dealing with infertility may experience conflict and communication problems. It’s not unusual for shame, blame, and guilt to arise in cases of infertility, whether the source of the problem is one partner or both. This means that clients are upset and pulling away from their partner just when they need them the most. Some clients may find it difficult to spend time around friends and family who are pregnant. Friends and family can also make hurtful comments that increase tension during this time.
How does therapy for infertility issues work?
The therapist will begin by gathering information about the client or couple and make a treatment plan for their specific concerns. In addition to addressing common mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma reactions or PTSD, therapists can help clients improve their decision-making and deal with stressors unique to infertility. Some examples include coping with the “two-week wait” before a pregnancy test, the distress associated with a failed attempt or miscarriage, and the shame and blame sometimes associated with reproductive concerns.
What type of therapy is best for infertility issues?
Many therapists offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are dealing with infertility issues. Some helpful therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which can aid clients in reframing negative thoughts about their situation. Expressive writing and art therapy can help clients process difficult feelings. Clients might also benefit from group therapy to experience support from others who are dealing with the same problems.
How long does therapy for infertility issues take?
There is no set length for therapy that addresses infertility or reproductive concerns. Some clients might find it helpful to continue therapy during their pregnancy to have healthy ways to cope with any associated stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. Some clients who decide not to pursue fertility treatments might benefit from the support of a therapist. The duration of therapy varies depending on the individual client’s specific needs and goals.