Therapists in New York, NY

Do you want to cultivate a collaborative partnership for self-directed healing? I am a cisgender, white, Jewish woman living in Brooklyn, and I have experienced firsthand the opportunity therapy provides to connect and feel deeply understood. I help you bring an awareness of and curiosity about the impacts of systems, historical trauma, and early formative experiences that shape you. Bringing compassion and insight to the belief systems that keep you feeling stuck can facilitate new ways of relating to yourself.

I’m a NYC based psychotherapist, with over 15 years of experience. My goal is to foster a caring and attuned relationship that creates a sense of safety with clients. I help people through life transitions and challenges, which can often overwhelm and disconnect us from ourselves and those around us. I work with people who are experiencing grief, depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I also assist parents in navigating the challenges of parent- child relationships, and improving communication.

It can be painful to move through life when it feels like we're just getting by. Maybe we yearn for more in our relationships, but find ourselves repeating the same unhealthy patterns. Or we desire deeper and more meaningful connections with ourselves and others, but relational wounds or the residue of past trauma can make that feel out of reach. We want to live with more ease, but feel stuck. Whatever it is, you’re seeking out help because the cost has been high.

Thank you for visiting my page. Reaching out for a psychotherapist can be a hard thing to do. It requires a desire for support and change. I’m here to help you heal and grow, to become more able and willing to express your most authentic self. We’ll do this together, by building a connected, trusted and safe relationship. You may be grappling with anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA related issues, life transitions, or relationship dynamics. We can explore them together so that you can live a life that feels meaningful and fulfillling. You can create and shape the story of your life.

Having hard conversations and dealing with distressing feelings does not have to be the end of your relationship. By understanding the very things that threaten our relationships, like infidelity, repetitive fights, betrayal, and not feeling seen, we can build stronger connections. Let's stop bottling it all up and actually use it to create the relationships you want. Together we can find new ways to connect, feel heard and work through the challenges keeping you stuck, in order to feel like that very important person in your life gets you.

I am Licensed in New York, Oregon, and Washington. I have been trained in many approaches to therapy and I believe that it is my role to work collaboratively with my clients to find the approach that works best for them. I believe that healing takes place in the context of the relationship between therapist and client and that an important part of the work is developing a connection where one feels truly seen and heard. I also believe in helping my clients get in touch with deeper levels of awareness of their bodies/emotions and helping them to incorporate mindfulness practices into their lives.

It takes courage to contact a psychotherapist. One's deepest thoughts and feelings are often uncomfortable, and making room for them can be difficult. If you’re here, though, you’re ready for a change, and I'm happy to help with that! At my group practice, Zest Counseling, we believe people are wired for growth and healing and that within the security of a trusting relationship, you can learn to honor your most authentic self. We explore whatever you are grappling with, whether it be anxiety, relationship issues, depression, grief, insomnia, or existential questions about the life you want to lead. Nothing is off the table!

My focus as a therapist is helping you understand and embrace your own identity and your own values. There is powerful strength in being yourself, and we can discover that strength together. My expertise is particularly in working with body image and eating disorders, with people who have or wish to be evaluated for autism and/or ADHD, with people experiencing self-injury or suicidal ideation, and with people who have "treatment-resistant" or severe anxiety and depression. I partner with patients who want to understand themselves on a deep level, while simultaneously offering concrete skills and tools to alleviate current symptoms.

I see therapy as a partnership where we co-create a space that fosters healing, exploration, and growth. In this space, we will work together to help you gain a better understanding of your relationship to yourself and to others. My approach will be tailored to your specific needs through various modalities. These may include considering how early life experiences have shaped who you are today, understanding how to bring awareness and attention to various emotional experiences, or learning how to examine and hold the many different parts of ourselves that make us who we are.

Let's begin by acknowledging that you have taken a crucial step forward just by beginning to search for a therapist. You are here because there is a part of you that wants to make a change in your life or to understand yourself better. You are hoping to become your best self at work and in your relationships, feeling ready to address a trauma or loss, or looking for help getting through a bout of depression or anxiety so you can feel like yourself again. My job is to support your process of discovering what is getting in your way, and to help you develop the skills, mindset, or insight you need to move forward.

Few things are harder than struggling alone. You might be holding onto pain from your family, friends, or past relationships. Or it could feel like you're stuck inside a traumatic event that chains your life. It might feel like no one understands how deeply sad, intensely angry, or desperately helpless you feel. But you're not alone. Healing from trauma is not just a concept; it is an attainable reality. It would be an honor to be invited on your journey towards healing, reparation and building a life worth living. I believe the goal of therapy is not just to stop the suffering, but to create a sustained life of thriving and joy.

I believe that we all struggle, at times, to cope with difficult feelings. You know, the ones that have been with us all our lives? The ones that make us feel stuck and hopeless at times? I also believe that we can make some sense out of our feelings by examining past relationships. With this awareness we can begin to look at your current feelings and relationships. In a non-judgmental environment, come as you are. We will approach this together.

“Close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives”. This is according to the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study ever done on adult life. When insecurity, anxiety, and disappointment leave us feeling small, disconnected, and alone, our capacity for joy drops and our physical and mental health declines. My clients move to a position of empowerment where unhelpful reactive patterns are addressed and intentionality and security are cultivated. I am passionate in helping my clients live the authentic, abundant, and successful lives they deserve.

I am committed to providing therapy in which a client’s most authentic, true self is recognized and supported. My approach has worked well for clients seeking therapy for various reasons, including survivors of direct and/or intergenerational trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and those seeking to explore their sexuality and/or gender identities.

Hello! I help individuals from all walks of life with a variety of concerns. I help individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and alcohol concerns, grief and loss, relationship issues, obsessive compulsive disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Their goals might be practical, or more theoretical, and I often incorporate elements from my background in philosophy and music studies to help understand how concepts can help with healing. My clients want to find inner peace, and we explore different modalities to get there together.

Do you struggle to know what you want? Is it hard to commit? In a time of so much uncertainty, it can be difficult to make decisions.  Maybe you feel blocked professionally or creatively. Or, like a lot of us, your struggles show up in your closest relationships. Maybe you’ve dealt with the weight of other people’s expectations and find it hard to listen to yourself or trust your own voice. Or maybe you worry you’ll be misunderstood. Sometimes you wish someone would just tell you what to do, but that leaves you feeling constrained and inauthentic. 

Are you living the life you want? Is your relationship a source of pain for you? Are you arguing more, trusting less, or finding yourself not looking forward to spending time together? Maybe your relationship feels stuck, like you're just replaying the same disagreement over and over again. Do you not like the person you are when you're in a relationship or wonder why you keep repeating patterns in the type of person you date? Human beings are wired for connection, yet somehow the people we are closest with also seem to cause us the most pain.

Welcome to my profile, and thank you for taking the time to read it. If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions, I'm here to help. I specialize in working with adults who were raised by emotionally immature or personality disordered parents, guiding them on a journey to understand their complex feelings and cultivate a strong sense of self-trust. Additionally, I have experience assisting transgender individuals, navigating relationship concerns, facilitating multiracial identity development, and supporting clients dealing with depression.

I have extensive experience providing therapy and supportive services to individuals with a variety of issues stemming from anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. Some of these issues may include: interpersonal and relationship issues, communication difficulties in work and personal life, difficulty with stress management, life transitions and existential life crises. I work with adults and older adolescents who may have both long and short term goals as well as those dealing with more acute symptoms such as panic attacks and insomnia.