
Melissa Guttman
MT-BC, LCAT (she, they)
Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Are you wondering if your parent is a narcissist? Do you find yourself walking on eggshells, scared that something you say or do will set them off? Do you end up doubting yourself after every interaction, worrying that you are a bad person? I want you to know that this makes sense. Being manipulated can make it hard to trust yourself. You feel overwhelmed with guilt at not being enough. You keep trying to fix things, to be more understanding, so that your parent will finally be happy. All the while, you just want to be deeply loved and connected to them. You wonder why does this have to be so hard and why do you feel crazy?
Imagine loving yourself so unconditionally that you don't need their validation. It's possible to un-gaslight yourself and feel confident in your own truth. You can learn to feel safe and strong so that family drama doesn't derail you. I am trained by Dr. Ramani to help you heal from narcissistic abuse. I incorporate IFS therapy and music therapy.
You are not alone. I have been where you are and I know what it's like to feel sick, stuck and scared. You are worthy of a safe place to land. You are stronger than you give yourself credit for and therapy can help you to remember your power. With the right tools you can become narcissist-proof. Please visit www.ifswitchtherapy.com to book a consult.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Cigna and Evernorth
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Melissa Guttman
MT-BC,
LCAT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 002726
- In Practice for 2 Years
- Certificate from The Certification Board for Music Therapists 14581 / 2018
- Attended New York University, Music Therapy
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Codependency
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied
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Lesbian Allied
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Non-Binary Allied
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Queer Allied
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Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Queer Allied
,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Music Therapy
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Location
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Melissa Guttman
MT-BC,
LCAT
Last Modified: 1 Dec 2023