Marriage Counseling Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

I am a psychologist / psychoanalyst, teaching, supervising, and practicing on the Upper West Side for over 30 years. I also offer online psychotherapy. I would describe my style as warm, eclectic and pragmatic. I think psychodynamically but am flexible and open to using different approaches. I am a good listener and am able to provide support in a process that can, at times, be quite painful. Like any other relationship, therapy involves a certain chemistry and I invite you to use the free consultation to come in and explore my approach directly.

Are you looking to manage intense emotions in a healthier, more effective way? I will work collaboratively with you, using proven, evidence-based psychotherapy to help you build a better life for yourself. I have been providing psychotherapy for 30+ years at major universities, hospitals, and clinics and will bring my compassion and my expertise to help you meet your personal goals for change. Even if you have struggled with suicidal thinking or self-harming behaviors, I am prepared to help you change self-destructive patterns and build a healthier life with enhanced self-esteem.

I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for a very long time. I have much experience working with people of all ages, backgrounds, sexual orientation, and relationship issues. I do this work because it is very satisfying. And it is “work” for my clients as well. I know that my clients need courage and self awareness to recognize when they need to reach out for help. I consider the goal of therapy is to empower my clients to find solutions to solve the problems in their life—to get unstuck from unhealthy patterns in their life—unresolved and repetitive conflicts.

I'm a clinical psychologist with almost 30 years experience. I work with adults in individual and couple/marital therapy. Psychotherapy is an interactive process. Together we'll address current problems and examine the underlying causes. You'll probably feel better relatively quickly, but change takes time, and its best to give yourself a chance to make lasting changes. My style is interactive and exploratory. website: ronaviram.com

Sabrina graduated Summa Cum Laude from Touro University with a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Sabrina previously earned a Bachelors Degree from the University of Miami and has a background in Mental Health Coaching and Substance Use Disorder Recovery Coaching. She is trained in Mental Health First Aid, and in Medication Assisted Recovery/Treatment. In addition, she holds a certification in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Foundations and is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA).

Some thoughts on Couples Therapy: Each person commits to growing individually in ways that enhance and improve the dynamics in the couple. Sex can be talked about, and is there a difference between privacy and secrecy? Most arguments are about the same thing. Learn what is below persistent struggles. My work is about helping people find creative, loving ways to approach growth and change in real time.

In my 30+ years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have found that the key to important and lasting change comes from developing a trusting relationship. This then allows one to feel safe enough to explore, understand, and ultimately move through tough past experiences that have stood in the way of growth, intimacy, success and feeling at peace with yourself and who you are.

Life can look great on paper but how you feel about yourself and your relationships is often what means the most in terms of joy and connection. As a warm and open therapist, I bring my training and experience to help you work through the areas where you feel stuck. People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons. Therapy can provide a gentle place to get stronger and explore what you want in life, love, and your own personal fulfillment, and find ways to feel better.

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.)

As a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I bring a wealth of experience to my remote practice. My expertise lies in helping individuals through the complexities of trauma recovery, all sorts of challenges and life transitions, relationship issues and endings, as well as overcoming feeling stuck personally or professionally. I'm dedicated to creating a compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work through life's challenges together and learn ways to feel more content, hopeful and fulfilled.

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.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies, as well as Bachelor's Degrees in both Psychology and Sociology. I strive to provide clients with the space to explore life's obstacles in a nonjudgmental environment. Whether it is relational hardships, family concerns, or individual stressors, I believe that everyone can benefit from the space that therapy can provide to work through these issues. I work with clients to explore issues from all angles, while providing a listening ear and the helpful tools to work through the issues they are grappling with.

I work (remotely now) with individuals and couples on issues around self-esteem, depression, anxiety and interpersonal conflicts. I listen and pay careful attention to each person's story, which includes the difficulties as well as the strivings, and to the subtext which is often not yet articulated or clear to the patient. In creating a warm and comfortable environment together we can understand and define the personal meanings of the conflicts and the emotional and behavioral patterns that have been obstacles to having a better life. As a professional violinist I also work with creative artists and their struggles.

You struggle to create change in your life. Perhaps, a relationship has ended, or has begun;your children are having peer and school-related conflicts, or have left home. Uncertainty about having children, and infertility. Unhappy with your body, your feelings, your family, work and/or your life, you aim to make sense of your past, and move to a more satisfying present and future. We will respectfully unpack the past, and create growth in new directions geared toward self-exploration while relieving anxiety, depression, body image struggles, infertility, marriage and premarital issues, as well as parenting, and divorce, and loss.

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.

Does it ever seem as if it’s always an upward battle in your relationship with your husband, wife, partner? You may be struggling in a relationship, feeling unhappy and conflicted. As a marriage and family counselor, I help couples of all orientations work through their issues, figure out the source of their unhappiness, and help them with approaches/strategies to enhance their relationship. If you're a parent trying to cope with your children’s behavior issues, I can help you learn to realistically set limits, as well as define goals and expectations with your children.

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?

Life is filled with change; some planned and exciting, others unexpected and scary. Sometimes even planned change can tax our coping ability. Life transitions such as leaving college, finding satisfying relationships, marriage, having children, divorce, becoming a step family, and retirement can present unforeseen challenges. It is at times like these that having the guidance of an experienced professional can make the difference between "sinking" under the stress and "swimming" with feelings of mastery. As a psychotherapist and coach I have specialized in helping individuals and couples navigate the choppy waters of life change.

My approach is interactive, empathic, and responsive to each client's needs and difficulties. I see therapy at its best as an authentic encounter between two people, one of whom is a skilled listener who can help the other understand conflicts, alleviate pain, find meaning in his/her unique story, and discover solutions to current problems. I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples, and with late adolescents and young adults.