Narrative Therapists in 10280
Sarah Segal McCaslin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv, MS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10280
I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, both virtually and in-person. Many of my clients come to therapy to address self-identity and purpose, family relationships (couples, parents, adult siblings), spiritual/religious questions, struggles with self-esteem, acute and chronic grief, sexuality/gender identity issues, and a desire to find a life that is meaningful and in alignment with their values. Articulating a coherent narrative for one's life is a task of deepest import, and therapy, I believe, is a uniquely relevant space to pursue that quest.
I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, both virtually and in-person. Many of my clients come to therapy to address self-identity and purpose, family relationships (couples, parents, adult siblings), spiritual/religious questions, struggles with self-esteem, acute and chronic grief, sexuality/gender identity issues, and a desire to find a life that is meaningful and in alignment with their values. Articulating a coherent narrative for one's life is a task of deepest import, and therapy, I believe, is a uniquely relevant space to pursue that quest.
Thomas Moore, LCSW, BCD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10280
Whether you're seeking Individual or Couple's Therapy, or Professional Coaching, the critical factors are: Do we feel comfortable together, and are you getting help that you could not otherwise get anywhere else in your life? People seek help when they're in pain. The work we do together is to find a pathway out. You must feel seen and understood. You must hear from me compassion, ideas and strategies that move you to a place you didn't think possible. Therapy works and works well so long as the person seeking help is willing work hard and the therapist or coach has the talent, skills and knowledge to inspire change.
Whether you're seeking Individual or Couple's Therapy, or Professional Coaching, the critical factors are: Do we feel comfortable together, and are you getting help that you could not otherwise get anywhere else in your life? People seek help when they're in pain. The work we do together is to find a pathway out. You must feel seen and understood. You must hear from me compassion, ideas and strategies that move you to a place you didn't think possible. Therapy works and works well so long as the person seeking help is willing work hard and the therapist or coach has the talent, skills and knowledge to inspire change.
Meagan A McGinty
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10280
We all have blind spots and patterns that may keep us stuck in a place we no longer want to be. With an understanding in many schools of psychology such as Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic, I have the flexibility to tailor our approach to meet your needs. My experience includes working with preteens, adolescents, young professionals, adults and couples. Clients tend to deal with anxiety and depression as well as stressful life events, low self-esteem, social anxiety, behavioral issues, communication problems, phases of life problems, relationship issues and pressure at work.
We all have blind spots and patterns that may keep us stuck in a place we no longer want to be. With an understanding in many schools of psychology such as Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic, I have the flexibility to tailor our approach to meet your needs. My experience includes working with preteens, adolescents, young professionals, adults and couples. Clients tend to deal with anxiety and depression as well as stressful life events, low self-esteem, social anxiety, behavioral issues, communication problems, phases of life problems, relationship issues and pressure at work.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.