"Every one of us is losing something precious to us. Lost opportunities, lost possibilities, feelings we can never get back again. That's part of what it means to be alive." (Murakami). Losses are part of the fabric of life. Loss of loved ones, jobs, hopes and dreams, relationships, good health. Loss comes in many forms. I provide a place for you to share your experience of loss and to find ways to cope. My aim is to help you integrate your losses into your life so you can move forward with strength and optimism.

Expansive Therapy is a bicoastal psychotherapy practice with locations in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. We have a diverse team of therapists offering a wide variety of modalities and specialties, and we match you with the therapist who best meets your needs and availability. Our website is expansivetherapy.com and you can reach our office manager Maria at info@expansivetherapy.com or 212-655-9817 to book an appointment.

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

Anxiety, depression, relationship problems and stressful life transitions often trigger the desire to seek help from a psychotherapist. It is my role to create an atmosphere of trust and safety conducive to the telling of your story and challenges and then exploring new ways of working on these. I like to introduce different ways of thinking about a problem to open up various possibilities and solutions. Together, we work to move you closer to your goals.

Whether you have experienced a recent difficult situation in your life, or you are struggling with general overwhelming circumstances, therapy can help to alleviate your symptoms and allow you to better cope. I work with individuals who are experiencing issues of adjustment, anxiety, and/or depression, particularly due to stressful life circumstances and transitions. These may include changes at work or school, family conflict, challenging relationships, or loss.

Relationships are essential to living, giving us opportunity to grow, heal, and learn. Psychotherapy is a transformative relationship of self investment where you can honestly reflect upon your innermost needs and feelings. It's a process where ultimately you can improve upon your decision making, communication, relationships, and work towards an optimum quality of life. In my practice provide relief and effective problem solving for the stressors encountered in the fast-paced, urban life of NYC. I help individuals reduce distress while enhancing their inner strengths and assist couples improve intimacy and communication.

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker offering individual, couples and family psychotherapy. I work with children, teens and adults. My style of is warm, non-judgmental and interactive. I strive to create an environment that feels safe where deep, meaningful work can occur. I utilize a varied approach; the style of my work is informed by my training in various modalities of psychotherapy and tailored to the client’s needs. I received a Master's degree in Social Work from New York University in 2002, and have worked extensively throughout the NYC hospital system, schools, courts, and outpatient mental health centers.

Would you like to deepen your self-awareness, re-envision your purpose, achieve new insight, and acquire the life you desire? Your journey has already begun. I invite you to immerse yourself into a therapeutic alliance which is focused on and created by you. I provide a safe, nurturing space, where you can be free to express your concerns, fears and desires. I support clients around staying present and experiencing more fulfillment in their relationships with family, partners, friends, and especially themselves. Your strength resides within your unique story and will guide our work together towards achieving your goals.

I am a licensed psychotherapist based out of New York City. I am familiar to the fast pace and demanding culture of the city. My clients both thrive and struggle navigating the unique challenges here.

The current COVID-19 crisis has forced us all to live with a kind of isolation that can easily lead to despair. How do we navigate this new world? If you need support in this critical moment and are experiencing anxiety, depression or simply an inability to cope, I would like to help. I hold a Master of Science in Psychiatric Social Work from Columbia University and Bachelor of Arts in Literature from the University of California, Berkeley. My experience includes intensive work with mood disorders, trauma, addiction, couples therapy and bereavement in private practice as well as inpatient psychiatric and inpatient rehab settings.

Amidst the chaos and pressure of living in the city, life can get challenging. Whether you are looking to work through existing challenges or feel compelled to move in a new direction, it does not have to be done alone. I am a NYS licensed psychotherapist and a national certified counselor who uses evidence-based practice to address concerns such as: substance use, trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, identity issues, LGBTQ+ challenges, and relationship problems.

AVAILABLE FOR TELETHERAPY SESSIONS: In facing the world today, people often struggle with the problems of life and living that can manifest through all kinds of physical, psychological and spiritual sufferings. These afflictions can leave the individual emotionally conflicted, terribly confused and questioning what is of ultimate concern. In addition to the individual needing relief from and insight into such dreadful suffering, one may also aspire for greater Self understanding and realization, beyond the constraints of the personal past. Maybe I can help with some of this.

I am a professional Psychotherapist, Family Counselor and Ordained Interfaith Minister working at the interface of body, mind and spirit. I am here to help you with issues of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, health and career issues, or spiritual challenges. Please feel free to reach out to me!

I specialize on eating behaviors and body related issues. I counsel single, same sex, heterosexual, biological, ART and adoptive parents on parenting challenges (trust, attachment, discipline, play, emotion regulation, development, and play, etc.). I also support couples and individuals regarding preparation for pregnancy/parenthood. I coach individuals and couples on their relationship and offer parenting coordination. Additionally, I assist older individuals and their families with personal, family and work/employment issues related to aging (retirement, care for aging parents, patient directives, wills, changing roles, etc.). I also work with employers to integrate aging employees into the workforce.

When you’re struggling to find your place in this white-, cis- and hetero-normative world, feeling able to live fully as your true self can be a challenge. During my years in private practice, I've realized that not every therapist is right for every client. I've specialized in helping clients who are exploring their place on the gender spectrum, whether you’re trans*, non-binary, or somewhere else on that journey of self-discovery, as well as those who are navigating the complex issues related to race and cultural identity. I also do lots of work with anyone who just needs help coping with the issues that come up in everyday life.

[I am accepting new clients, and host coaching sessions online w/Zoom] Do you yearn to work toward your big goals and dreams - to finally make some substantial changes and moves? Now if only you could snap out of this overwhelming feeling of being so overwhelmed, right? You feel exhausted, perhaps you’re teetering on the brink of burnout. You long to figure out how to disrupt this lifelong procrastination cycle, so you can stop running around in circles, see meaningful progress, and follow through. You want to learn how to work w/ your unique brain wiring and stop working against yourself. You just don't know how and where to start.

Dorothy Hayden, LCSW has been deeply impacted in her life and work by Buddhist psychology and its meditative practices. Her approach to doing psychotherapy is a meld of those philosophical tenants, and six years of training in psychoanalytic theory. Her overall approach to treatment is the promotion of emotional expansiveness, creativity, spontaneity and meaning for the individual, with an enhanced capacity for satisfaction and growth. Dorothy’s professional background includes a 15 year stint as a marketing executive, and 10 years of working in the treatment of substance misuse and abuse.

Therapy is about listening in-depth - to stories of our past and present, to our emotions, our affects, and our ways of relating. I create a safe space to listen carefully and empathically to help you understand how you have developed into who you are, and what gets in the way in the here and now. There are many ways to do this work. I believe the most important place to start in any modality is by establishing a solid therapeutic alliance. This relationship becomes a vehicle for exploring other ways of relating. I have a particular interest in childhood trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.

Michele Burstein, LCSW specializes in supporting individuals who experience self-doubt, difficulty in relationships, anxiety, eating disorders and low self-esteem. Michele helps her clients to recognize and make the changes necessary to create a life they love. Through several years of clinical experience, Michele has found that therapy is most effective when grounded in understanding, collaboration, and motivation. She prioritizes creating a supportive environment in which individuals feel both safe and inspired to make powerful strides towards a more fulfilled self.