Therapists in New York

I have over 30 years experience working with children and adolescents. I have worked in adolescent inpatient settings as a therapist and Psychologist. I have also worked with adults in outpatient clinic settings. I have had good success working with clients with anger control issues and ADHD features. I have lots of experience working with clients with depression and suicidal ideation. I have also done family therapy as well. I also have over 20 years experience coaching a variety sports at the high school level.

I work with adults ages 22-38 looking to develop personally and professionally. I specialize in helping my clients with coping with anxiety and stress, make decisions, make life transitions, improve self-esteem, and achieve personal advancement. I have a sports background that has led me to have a methodical, goal-oriented, results-driven therapy style. My treatment with you will be tailored to your goals and desired outcomes for therapy.

The foundation of my practice comes from a strong belief in the importance of building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. My practice is based on an integrated approach, utilizing clinical models that are best for the client, helping you make positive changes, finding and cultivating your strengths, meeting your goals, and relieving distress. I will actively engage with you in a supportive and non-judgmental manner, and work collaboratively. Working with clients who are open to becoming more self aware and improving their lives, motivates my work.

I am a Mental Health Counselor with a limited permit working under the supervision of licensed psychologist, Dr. Sheila Chiffriller, at Psychological Counseling with Compassion. Counseling is a collaborative process that works towards change by exploring your emotions, thoughts, values, the mind-body connection, and behavior patterns. I strive to provide a curious, nonjudgmental, and empathic counseling environment. This type of environment creates a safe space for exploration and curious inquiry. I believe that you are the expert of your life, and it is you who makes decisions about changes that you do or do not want to make.

I specialize in helping people through loss, traumatic events, and life transitions. You may be stuck, feel out of control, or simply want a different life. Psychotherapy can be helpful in redefining how you relate to others and yourself, and in identifying your needs and nurturing these areas. I can introduce research-supported strategies for coping with difficult emotions, stress, or physical pain when a practical solution is appropriate. An ideal patient would also value an emotion-based and interpersonal approach to treatment; few things can predict the success of treatment like the strong bond between your therapist and you.

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.

Do you sometimes: Have frequent angry outbursts that are impacting your job and relationships? Feel stuck in an endless cycle between dwelling on the past and worrying about the future? Struggle with constant negative thoughts, debilitating anxiety, and poor concentration? Believe depression and anxiety are hindering your potential to perform socially, academically or athletically?

Zach Cohen is a Mental Performance Coach whom provides mental skills training and counseling to athletes & performers of all ages and levels, sports teams, organizations & governing bodies. He works with collegiate, high school, amateur & youth athletes to improve performance both on & off the field of play. Through a person-centered approach to welling-being & mental health, he works with clients to enhance the whole self and reach for the point in which they are their best self most consistently.

My ideal client is a male/female in their late 20's, 30's, 40's or 50's who has a specific life issue they want to resolve. Whether that's an issue with dating, getting into a relationship and maintaining it, wanting to start a family, or challenges in your marriage, I am extremely good at dissecting the life issues and mapping out a plan for moving forward. i am an expert at helping solve parenting issues with divorced or separated couples. I understand relationships at every age and stage.

Isabella’s experiences as a special education teacher and outpatient psychiatric medical assistant drove her interest in trauma-informed counseling, advocating for client needs, and the importance of a multicultural approach to counseling. As a therapist, she values building trusting relationships with all clients and creating a supportive, non-judgemental therapeutic environment where individuals feel nurtured. Isabella integrates different styles of therapy to cultivate change within her clients, including a psychodynamic approach and evidence-based practices like DBT.

As a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst I work with adults, young adults and adolescents around issues of depression, anxiety, loss and trauma. My practice includes those who are at the edge of major life changes and those who feel themselves outside the norm. I work with survivors and children of survivors of trauma, whether inter-familial or war-related, as well as those who find themselves living in multiple worlds (cultural, socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, religious, etc.). Areas of focus include adoption, immigration, and identity.

As an experienced licensed social worker, it is my job to provide a place where you can work on your personal challenges and learn to thrive. Throughout my professional career, I have worked with adults facing mental health and substance use issues, helping them to achieve their personal goals. I use a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mental skills training, psychotherapy, and mindfulness training to support and help individuals reach their full potential.

Finding a psychologist who is a good fit, especially at the time of emotional crisis can be challenging. To find someone who is empathic, but also direct and firm, who is not afraid to call you out when you most need it, someone who understands the real life challenges of being a parent, teen, or young adult and who approaches challenges with a sense of humor and compassion, someone who has the right training, expertise, and schedule, can be daunting, to say the least. I am a CBT/DBT trained and practicing psychologist who is compassionate and direct.

Are you a female teenager or young adult overwhelmed by the stress of school, sports, peers, relationships or family life? Are you looking for the right tools to help you process the flood of emotions that make you feel like you're drowning some days? Live in the Movement Therapy is a private therapy practice built to help female teens and young adults develop and value a lifestyle that enhances their overall well-being through physical movement, spiritual attention, mental health support and other therapeutic interventions.

I understand and honor the courage needed to take the first step towards change in your life. Navigating the human condition can often be immensely painful and this is why I believe so strongly in compassionate and supportive therapeutic engagement.  The beauty and growth in life that we are all seeking is often discovered amidst pain and discomfort. My training and experience allow me to comprehend the human experience, which can include trauma, life stressors, and circumstances from the past and/or present that leave people feeling stuck and confused. I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA community.

As a clinical and sport psychologist, I generally work with clients who are seeking to reach higher levels of professional, athletic and academic achievement, yet are struggling with various types of anxiety. Issues may include fear of public performance, social nervousness, panic, perfectionism, and excessive worry. I frequently support athletes and student-athletes in learning to improve athletic performance with mental skills training while managing social, academic, and work pressures.

I graduated from Princeton University and completed my clinical education at Columbia University. I have extensive experience in both mental health and substance abuse modalities of treatment, and primarily work with adults and young adults. The most common focuses of therapy are depression, anxiety, difficulties with coping, panic disorders, sports performance, relationships, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and trauma.

I see each person and situation as unique, and modify the therapeutic relationship to meet the individual needs of my clients. I work collaboratively, offering feedback and reciprocal exchanges in each session. I also focus on helping people use their individual and unique strengths to live more meaningful, balanced lives, and to maintain more satisfying relationships.

Hello,I am one of the owners of Be You Mental Health and I work with all ages but have extensive experience with working with children and adolescents to help them navigate the struggles they might be experiencing and help to guide them to be the happiest and best self they can be. I also have extensive experience working with sports psychology and athletes struggling to deal with anxiety and the pressures of athletics. I am here to make therapy a safe place to help you navigate your way through the up and downs of life.