Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY
Karina Polonskaya
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
Мне нравится помогать людям преодолевать жизненные трудности. Особое внимание я уделяю похуданию. Я понимаю сложность и разочарование процесса, и я помогу вам поставить реалистичные цели и достичь их. Другая моя специализация связана с утратой, горем и трауром. Потеря любимого человека это особенно травматичное событие. Я помогу вам найти внутреннюю силу и стремление к саморазвитию, чтобы продолжать находить радость в жизни, несмотря на боль вашей утраты.
Мне нравится помогать людям преодолевать жизненные трудности. Особое внимание я уделяю похуданию. Я понимаю сложность и разочарование процесса, и я помогу вам поставить реалистичные цели и достичь их. Другая моя специализация связана с утратой, горем и трауром. Потеря любимого человека это особенно травматичное событие. Я помогу вам найти внутреннюю силу и стремление к саморазвитию, чтобы продолжать находить радость в жизни, несмотря на боль вашей утраты.
Elnur Gajiev
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023 (Online Only)
Seeking counseling & coaching can be a daunting task to undertake — I know as I've been there myself.
Hi there, I'm Dr. Elnur Gajiev—better known by most simply as Dr. El. I am a Creative Psychologist, a Wellness Coach, and a Business Consultant. I offer my experience and expertise to guide ambitious folks like you — who want to make a difference — align your habits and actions with your values, build resilience to overcome overwhelm and bounce back from burnout, and cultivate an intentional wellness practice that allows you to move through life with peace, presence, purpose, and permeating fulfillment.
Seeking counseling & coaching can be a daunting task to undertake — I know as I've been there myself.
Hi there, I'm Dr. Elnur Gajiev—better known by most simply as Dr. El. I am a Creative Psychologist, a Wellness Coach, and a Business Consultant. I offer my experience and expertise to guide ambitious folks like you — who want to make a difference — align your habits and actions with your values, build resilience to overcome overwhelm and bounce back from burnout, and cultivate an intentional wellness practice that allows you to move through life with peace, presence, purpose, and permeating fulfillment.
Inna L Goldina
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MSW
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
Currently offering phone and video constructions. For the last decade, Inna Goldina has successfully implemented Therapeutic Life Coaching (TLC) to help hundreds of clients around the globe. Her solution-based approach has substantially improved many people's lives. Just as the body benefits from a well-planned training regimen, so does mental and spiritual fitness grow from therapeutic exercise. As a personal "life-trainer," Inna helps her clients build on their achievements, target weak spots and discover unknown strengths.
Currently offering phone and video constructions. For the last decade, Inna Goldina has successfully implemented Therapeutic Life Coaching (TLC) to help hundreds of clients around the globe. Her solution-based approach has substantially improved many people's lives. Just as the body benefits from a well-planned training regimen, so does mental and spiritual fitness grow from therapeutic exercise. As a personal "life-trainer," Inna helps her clients build on their achievements, target weak spots and discover unknown strengths.
Ilona Fridson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023 (Online Only)
When you are facing challenges and adjusting to life transitions, I am here to help. As a clinician and clinical supervisor with 25 years of experience, I work with a diverse range of individuals, from young adults to older population. I have extensive experience providing support for families in crisis, parents, couples, and individuals. I have a great appreciation and knowledge of working with immigrants, multicultural communities, and LGBTQ+. My approach to therapy is collaborative, eclectic, and holistic. I listen very carefully to my clients' narratives, while I am process oriented, I am also strategic and resourceful.
When you are facing challenges and adjusting to life transitions, I am here to help. As a clinician and clinical supervisor with 25 years of experience, I work with a diverse range of individuals, from young adults to older population. I have extensive experience providing support for families in crisis, parents, couples, and individuals. I have a great appreciation and knowledge of working with immigrants, multicultural communities, and LGBTQ+. My approach to therapy is collaborative, eclectic, and holistic. I listen very carefully to my clients' narratives, while I am process oriented, I am also strategic and resourceful.
Olga Plotkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023
I believe strongly in the positive effects of therapy at any stage of life. Therapy is an amazing healing experience. It provides the opportunity to discuss, relate and unburdan oneself in a confidential, non-judgmental and relaxed environment. While we can't change difficult situations in the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. I am a Certified Sex Therapist. Relationship and sex therapy can help you heal and determine what comes next.
I believe strongly in the positive effects of therapy at any stage of life. Therapy is an amazing healing experience. It provides the opportunity to discuss, relate and unburdan oneself in a confidential, non-judgmental and relaxed environment. While we can't change difficult situations in the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. I am a Certified Sex Therapist. Relationship and sex therapy can help you heal and determine what comes next.
Polina Rozina
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025
Polina is passionate about uplifting and supporting clients at all stages of life in their journeys of healing, growth, and self-discovery.
Polina (she/her/they) is a pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her clinical approach integrates elements of humanistic, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and acceptance and commitment (ACT) therapy to best suit each client’s unique needs and goals. She values an empathetic, explorative, and collaborative approach with clients, holistically combining person-centered, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-focused perspectives. Polina's experience includes supporting CCNY students as a Stress Coach & Adjunct Lecturer, providing counseling at UWS Therapy Group & NYU Langone IDEAs lab, and teaching therapeutic art classes to children and adults.
Polina is passionate about uplifting and supporting clients at all stages of life in their journeys of healing, growth, and self-discovery.
Polina (she/her/they) is a pre-licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her clinical approach integrates elements of humanistic, cognitive behavioral (CBT), and acceptance and commitment (ACT) therapy to best suit each client’s unique needs and goals. She values an empathetic, explorative, and collaborative approach with clients, holistically combining person-centered, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-focused perspectives. Polina's experience includes supporting CCNY students as a Stress Coach & Adjunct Lecturer, providing counseling at UWS Therapy Group & NYU Langone IDEAs lab, and teaching therapeutic art classes to children and adults.
Marcia Satin Lavipour
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
I love working with clients to help them name their issues, understand how they got there, and move forward to a better place in life.
I work with artists, couples, people with chronic illness, and young adults with separation and intimacy issues, seeking to find who they are. We consider how "old issues" sometimes interfere in our moving forward. I help individuals pick good partners and feel safe letting someone get close to them. I also help them to set appropriate boundaries with their parents and others. I reduce my fees to what is affordable for the client. I enjoy working with couples and understand cultural differences, having a Ph.D. In Russian, and lived in Russia and France, and worked with Asians, Latinos, Russians, Mormons, and Orthodox Jews.
I love working with clients to help them name their issues, understand how they got there, and move forward to a better place in life.
I work with artists, couples, people with chronic illness, and young adults with separation and intimacy issues, seeking to find who they are. We consider how "old issues" sometimes interfere in our moving forward. I help individuals pick good partners and feel safe letting someone get close to them. I also help them to set appropriate boundaries with their parents and others. I reduce my fees to what is affordable for the client. I enjoy working with couples and understand cultural differences, having a Ph.D. In Russian, and lived in Russia and France, and worked with Asians, Latinos, Russians, Mormons, and Orthodox Jews.
Masha Shapiro
Counselor, LMHC, CCTS-I, CCTP-II, EMDR
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024 (Online Only)
My name is Masha Shapiro, and I am a triple-certified trauma therapist and am also EMDR-certified. Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes. Perhaps it was a single moment in childhood when your life changed forever. Or, a collection of events over an extended period of time. It might even be trauma experienced by a parent or relative that was passed down to you. Whatever your trauma origin story, it is time to rewrite the ending. Unlike traditional trauma therapy, the Trauma Fast-Track approach gets transformational results in as little as 3-6 sessions. Please note, I only accept Aetna and United. Otherwise, all sessions are self-pay.
My name is Masha Shapiro, and I am a triple-certified trauma therapist and am also EMDR-certified. Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes. Perhaps it was a single moment in childhood when your life changed forever. Or, a collection of events over an extended period of time. It might even be trauma experienced by a parent or relative that was passed down to you. Whatever your trauma origin story, it is time to rewrite the ending. Unlike traditional trauma therapy, the Trauma Fast-Track approach gets transformational results in as little as 3-6 sessions. Please note, I only accept Aetna and United. Otherwise, all sessions are self-pay.
Yelena Alperin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
I have been in practice over 40 years and have treated a wide range of life problems. I encourage my patients to be in charge in every step of their treatment and adapt my approach to each person's individual needs. My style incorporates psychodynamic, cognitive and cognitive-behavioral elements along with the systemic approach.
I have been in practice over 40 years and have treated a wide range of life problems. I encourage my patients to be in charge in every step of their treatment and adapt my approach to each person's individual needs. My style incorporates psychodynamic, cognitive and cognitive-behavioral elements along with the systemic approach.
Online Virtual Therapy With Morgan Hannaleck
Associate Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
Online Virtual Therapy With Christina Strom
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025
Down to earth, gentle, honest, and transparent with a lot of life experiences and genuine curiosity about people and the meaning they make of their lives.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
Down to earth, gentle, honest, and transparent with a lot of life experiences and genuine curiosity about people and the meaning they make of their lives.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
Yulia Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023 (Online Only)
Working in various settings allowed me to help people who struggled with anxiety, depression, difficulties to make decisions, communication or relationship issues, finding purpose in life, etc.
Welcome to my page! Im Yulia and I am a clinical social worker with experience working in psychiatric ward, medical and rehab units, and private practice. Lets connect and determine if we are a good match!
Working in various settings allowed me to help people who struggled with anxiety, depression, difficulties to make decisions, communication or relationship issues, finding purpose in life, etc.
Welcome to my page! Im Yulia and I am a clinical social worker with experience working in psychiatric ward, medical and rehab units, and private practice. Lets connect and determine if we are a good match!
Erica Abramov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023 (Online Only)
Seeking counseling can be an intimidating yet empowering milestone. Often, we can feel overwhelmed or defeated by life's challenges, or even by our predisposition towards certain anxieties and mental health challenges. Kudos to you on taking this first step in self advocacy and researching options for mental health support. I provide a safe space for people to sort out their most difficult life challenges and celebrate their prideful/joyous moments and accomplishments.
Seeking counseling can be an intimidating yet empowering milestone. Often, we can feel overwhelmed or defeated by life's challenges, or even by our predisposition towards certain anxieties and mental health challenges. Kudos to you on taking this first step in self advocacy and researching options for mental health support. I provide a safe space for people to sort out their most difficult life challenges and celebrate their prideful/joyous moments and accomplishments.
Kimberly M. Kotov
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025 (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.
Natalya Bowen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023 (Online Only)
Welcome to a journey of self-discovery and healing! ! I am a licensed (NY, NJ and CT) social worker specializing in supporting individuals struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, addictive behaviors, and stress related to life transitions, relationships, immigration and loss. I integrate various modalities in my therapeutic approach, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, Compassionate Inquiry, Co-Active coaching model and mindfulness. I believe that every person is inherently complete and in their own right.
Welcome to a journey of self-discovery and healing! ! I am a licensed (NY, NJ and CT) social worker specializing in supporting individuals struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, addictive behaviors, and stress related to life transitions, relationships, immigration and loss. I integrate various modalities in my therapeutic approach, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, Compassionate Inquiry, Co-Active coaching model and mindfulness. I believe that every person is inherently complete and in their own right.
Karen Landmann, LCSW, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MPhil, LCSW
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025 (Online Only)
I am an extensively published, world-travelled expert on trauma and chronic illness. I conduct therapy in English, Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese, German, and Dutch. For the past 25 years, I have been assisting individuals with ADHD/behavioral challenges, trauma, PTSD, dissociation, depression, bipolar disorder, and physical illness. My clients range in age from 3 to 103. Early in my career, I developed a support group curriculum for AIDS orphans now available in 35 countries. Review of my work as a therapist are available online. Kindly employ email to contact me initially if possible. Thank you.
I am an extensively published, world-travelled expert on trauma and chronic illness. I conduct therapy in English, Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese, German, and Dutch. For the past 25 years, I have been assisting individuals with ADHD/behavioral challenges, trauma, PTSD, dissociation, depression, bipolar disorder, and physical illness. My clients range in age from 3 to 103. Early in my career, I developed a support group curriculum for AIDS orphans now available in 35 countries. Review of my work as a therapist are available online. Kindly employ email to contact me initially if possible. Thank you.
Oksana Isakharov
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025 (Online Only)
As a clinician at Avita PsyCare, I help my clients in healing various emotional blockages, such as excessive sadness or grief and chronic worry resulting from previous traumatic experiences. I am especially passionate about working with individuals, couples and families to identify and work to resolve any underlying disruptors to having healthy and supportive relationships. Having a unique perspective, and collaboratively, I help clients who are experiencing difficulties in acculturation and provide a special and safe place to discuss stressors related to immigration and resettlement.
As a clinician at Avita PsyCare, I help my clients in healing various emotional blockages, such as excessive sadness or grief and chronic worry resulting from previous traumatic experiences. I am especially passionate about working with individuals, couples and families to identify and work to resolve any underlying disruptors to having healthy and supportive relationships. Having a unique perspective, and collaboratively, I help clients who are experiencing difficulties in acculturation and provide a special and safe place to discuss stressors related to immigration and resettlement.
Online Therapists
Valerie Shalamov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
“It is hard to be happy without a life worth living…Of course, all lives are worth living in reality.
“-I am a Resilience Lab therapist-” Life is messy, and sometimes, it can feel like the universe is just not on your side. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, new transitions, stress management, or past traumas, it can feel like life gets in the way. My job is to collaborate with you to help you uncover what is getting in your way, so you can live your authentic true self. With an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approach to therapy, I am dedicated to providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel empowered.
“It is hard to be happy without a life worth living…Of course, all lives are worth living in reality.
“-I am a Resilience Lab therapist-” Life is messy, and sometimes, it can feel like the universe is just not on your side. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, new transitions, stress management, or past traumas, it can feel like life gets in the way. My job is to collaborate with you to help you uncover what is getting in your way, so you can live your authentic true self. With an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approach to therapy, I am dedicated to providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel empowered.
Sonya Veytsman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10007
We will work collaboratively to identify solutions and tools for addressing problems to allow for an overall increase in life-satisfaction and symptom reduction.
“Everything can be taken from us but one thing, the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way” — Viktor Frankl. It is my firm belief that we free ourselves to think and act in new ways when we are willing to embrace the exploration of the self and develop insights into the motivations behind our behavior. We will work together to build a shared understanding of the obstacles that you are facing, whether that means improving your interpersonal relationships, exploring your identity/sexuality/spirituality, strengthening your self esteem, finding motivation and success in your career, navigating overwhelming and traumatic experiences, or identifying maladaptive patterns that may be acting as barriers to the life you want. I offer both short and long term psychotherapy to adolescents and adults seeking assistance with anxiety, mood disorders, mood dysregulation, obsessive thinking, compulsive behavior, ADHD, substance abuse, anger, impulsivity, highly sensitive temperament, and psychoeducation related to psychiatric medication management.
We will work collaboratively to identify solutions and tools for addressing problems to allow for an overall increase in life-satisfaction and symptom reduction.
“Everything can be taken from us but one thing, the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way” — Viktor Frankl. It is my firm belief that we free ourselves to think and act in new ways when we are willing to embrace the exploration of the self and develop insights into the motivations behind our behavior. We will work together to build a shared understanding of the obstacles that you are facing, whether that means improving your interpersonal relationships, exploring your identity/sexuality/spirituality, strengthening your self esteem, finding motivation and success in your career, navigating overwhelming and traumatic experiences, or identifying maladaptive patterns that may be acting as barriers to the life you want. I offer both short and long term psychotherapy to adolescents and adults seeking assistance with anxiety, mood disorders, mood dysregulation, obsessive thinking, compulsive behavior, ADHD, substance abuse, anger, impulsivity, highly sensitive temperament, and psychoeducation related to psychiatric medication management.
Jane Y. Lipnitsky
Counselor, MA, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Sometimes, Life takes us away from ourselves, away from our own wisdom. The chatter of the past, the chaos of the world, the day-to-day obligations, fears/uncertainties—it’s not surprising that we may get lost and miss that which brings us joy and offers us meaning. When the present is painful/uncomfortable, we are even more likely to shy away to block the hurt. This is a reality we all face. As I have learned in my own journey, it is crucial to develop connectedness, balance, curiosity, make sense of life’s difficulties, mourn losses, celebrate joys, get to know the authentic self, and find the courage to live intentionally.
Sometimes, Life takes us away from ourselves, away from our own wisdom. The chatter of the past, the chaos of the world, the day-to-day obligations, fears/uncertainties—it’s not surprising that we may get lost and miss that which brings us joy and offers us meaning. When the present is painful/uncomfortable, we are even more likely to shy away to block the hurt. This is a reality we all face. As I have learned in my own journey, it is crucial to develop connectedness, balance, curiosity, make sense of life’s difficulties, mourn losses, celebrate joys, get to know the authentic self, and find the courage to live intentionally.
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Life Coaching Therapists
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.