Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

I am an experienced adult psychotherapist with accredited postgraduate training and clinical experience. I have special interests in work-related stress, performance anxiety, eating disorders and interpersonal relationships. I have an active affiliation with many major insurance plans. You can expect to have a consultation within one to two days. My office is conveniently located on the Upper West Side. Curiosity, humor and a toleration of paradox and irony can help. Let's see how we can bring out the best in you and make the world a better place for everyone.

As a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist, in clinical practice for 35+ years, I deal with issues of depression, anxiety, relationship and social life problems, aging, creative blocks, marital conflicts, parenting, divorce, child and school problems, loss, adoption, spousal and/or family member's dementia, etc... My practice includes adults of all ages -- from the young to the elderly. My clinical experience includes people from varying backgrounds and fields -- including the creative arts, law, media, education adults of all ages either in transition, or returning to school, as well as those who are stay-at-home mothers or fathers.

I've been in practice for over 30 years and specialize in anxiety, mood disorders and marriage counseling. In addition I have a sub speciality in hypnosis for both behavioral change and stress management. I've also developed an hypnotic audio technology which is called hypno-peripheral processing. These programs are sold to the public but provided free of charge to my patients as adjuncts to treatment.

I have been a therapist in private practice for 20+ years. As a therapist I utilize a range of modalities and fit the modality to the needs of the individual rather than the individual to the modality. I have worked as a consultant to a special program for individuals who have a history of sexual assault and violence as well as family violence and, in addition, have taught for 15 + years at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. I have worked successfully with relationship difficulties, employment difficulties as well as with those with a history of PTSD, mood disorders and marital conflict.

Adult counseling - Couples counseling - Relationship counseling - Premarital counseling - Marriage counseling - Family counseling - Addiction - Grief & bereavement - Pet loss therapy - Stress and anxiety - Depression - Low self-esteem - Perfectionism - Worry - Indecision - Procrastination - Phobias - Assertiveness issues - Panic - Life Coaching / Most insurances welcomed / Professional and compassionate full-service counseling for over 35 years. / Seven (7) Offices in New Jersey as well (Teaneck Oradell, Ramsey, Denville, Paramus, Parisippany, and Ridgewood.)

SPECIAILTIES: Marriage and Couples Counseling. Anxiety and panic Disorders. Stress. Family Relationships. Free 15 minute telephone consultation to discuss if I am able to help you with your needs.

Do you have secret that you are afraid to reveal or speak about? Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you have trouble with relationships and love in general? Are you coping with an ailing parent or spouse? I have been trained in a number of modalities, such as cognitive, interpersonal, behavioral, and postmodern therapies, that will help you feel free and able to handle your life and make new relationships. If you are anxious or depressed, there are many techniques that can soothe or lift you out of despair.

My practice "Culturally Competent Compassionate Counseling" seeks to respect, encourage and support the pursuit of personal growth and fulfillment of all individuals, regardless of age, race, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. Life is trying in the best of times. My job as your therapist is to listen without judgement, support your pursuit of your self identified goals and gently challenge you to live your best life. In addition to my private practice, I am also an E A P professional and Administrator on the Office of Mental Health CIRT Team at South Beach Psychiatric Center.

I am a gestalt therapist with 39+ years of experience working with most cultures, religions, issues, and diagnoses. My clientele varies from blue-collar to artists to professionals. I also do corporate work, teach, train, supervise, lead workshops, and retreats, and am a therapist's therapist. I especially like working with traumas, old and new, addictions, creativity,somatic symptoms, and dreams. Strengths: I am creative, insightful, intuitive, empathic, motivated, and accepting; with excellent humor and timing. I have knowledge of psychotropic medications, homeopathy, spiritual practices. I continue to learn, grow, work on myself.

I love working with people interested in improving and understanding their impact on their relationships to both themselves and others. Included would be issues of self esteem; relationships with family members; interactions in the workplace and social areas in which they find themselves.

Life can be challenging. The challenging times can be overwhelming and leave us in need of support and clarity. Anxiety, stress, and trauma are some of the feelings we experience within relationships, workplace, and home. There are many people to whom therapy is foreign and stigmas exist. I welcome you and the opportunity to work with you.

I'm an interactive individual and couples therapist who believes that sometimes a short series of focused sessions can resolve a painful dilemma, while complicated, deeply rooted issues may call for a substantial course of treatment. In either case, your therapy should look like nobody else's -- because it takes its shape uniquely around you. I'm experienced and well-trained. When we meet, I'll listen with care and speak honestly about how I see your particular situation and what I think would help.

I believe in the beauty of healthy living through self understanding. Over the past 40 years, I have developed a unique approach to guiding couples, individuals and families in refining the skills it takes to live and love to the fullest capacity. Let me help you understand yourself and gain new skills that could enhance your life/relationships so you can achieve life's offerings the way you dream of.

I am a psychotherapist with a firm background in many kinds of therapy, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and psychoanalytic. I have 15 years of post-master's level clinical experience, including work in the psychiatric unit at Bellevue Hospital, am psychoanalytically trained, and have a private practice on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

Together, we work to create a calm, safe, non-judgmental atmosphere that allows you the freedom to express yourself. It's not always easy to speak about problems or painful pasts or even, at times, current situations. However, careful, empathetic listening and gentle inquiry make it possible to begin to explore behaviors and feelings and eventually to gain insights that facilitate changes.

When seeing a new patient I am always mindful of the value of listening and communication. I am always mindful of ways of interpreting deeper understanding, but it begins with the building of a relationship between the two people in the room. By allowing this to develop I am able to assist in finding resolutions to symptoms and patterns that are emotionally painful and stubbornly have not gone away. My ideal client is one who is at least curious about making a commitment to change. I will attempt to do my part. I do use video and teletherapy for new and established patients.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or low self-esteem? Are you feeling unsatisfied in your relationships or find yourself wanting more out of life? Whatever brought you here, you've taken a first step toward change. I offer an insight-oriented approach to therapy that's rooted in compassion, understanding and collaborative partnership. Together, we'll work on helping you to overcome obstacles that stand in the way of leading a more joyful, fulfilling life.

As a psychotherapist I work to create a warm, safe environment where deep personal issues can be explored. I believe that we are shaped by our relationships and life experiences, and life in New York is notoriously fast-paced, hectic, and, yes, sometimes frightening, The constant changes we face such as career change, job loss, relationship loss, an empty nest, can create anxiety and even depression. I would like to bring my life experience and training to help you work through any or all of your major life issues to enable you to improve your life and coping skills.

I was trained as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, and have since integrated cognitive behavioral methods into my work. I have had extensive experience working with people of varied cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds. I work with all age groups except children, as well as with all sexual orientations. I work with individuals, couples and families. My core belief is that when therapy works, regardless of the presenting issue, it does so because of the relationship that has evolved between me and those that come to me for help.