Therapists in New York

Karina Estrella is a bilingual Spanish speaking Licensed Social Worker licensed in New York State. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work, from Wurzweiler School of Social Work and has over 8+ years of experience providing trauma informed therapy and recovery support for refugees and immigrants using a strength based/humanistic therapeutic approach. Additionally, she has supported hundreds of adolescents, teens and adults to develop healthy coping skills, and achieve a reduction in their experience of symptoms of anxiety, depression, and work through migration trauma. The services I provides are, Individual and Group therapy.

Lisa utilizes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Psychodynamic and Strength Based Approaches. She believes in the strength of the collaborative relationship between client and therapist. Lisa employs honesty, humor and her genuine love of people to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental and therapeutic environment. She aims to meet clients where they are to help foster self awareness, acceptance, personal exploration and growth.

Creating a better you, focusing on self care and personal exploration.

I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Therapist with a background in trauma and teen violence. I am passionate about working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and life-transitions in a collaborative way to help to move them towards self-betterment. I tend to integrate techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and strength-based therapy based on client needs. I collaborate with my clients to identify plans and treatment goals to ensure that their true desires are being met throughout therapy.

“At the heart of personality is the need to feel a sense of being loveable without having to qualify for that acceptance”. Paul Tournier. I have over 25 years experience serving the community in various and diverse human service capacities and feel honored and privileged to have received several community awards. I am a NY and PA Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a NY Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor.

Hello! My name is Jennifer Lennon, I have been a therapist for 20 years. I have worked with individuals of all ages. I specialize in helping people with anxiety, depression, stress management issues, anger management issues, trauma and individuals adjusting to change and loss issues. I have helped many people heal and cope with their mental health issues through the years. It is a honor to support them on their journey to a healthier lifestyle.

At Arise & Shine Counseling, I firmly believe that not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. It is my hope that our partnership will reinforce the understanding that asking for help is a symbol of strength. I will partner with you and guide you through the barriers of depression, anxiety, trauma, codependency, and relationship challenges.

Providing clients with a safe and supportive space where they can come as their "TRUE AUTHENTIC SELF", while overcoming their barriers has always been my prime mission. Hello, I'm Lillian. Licensed Master Social Worker with a strong background with working with individuals of the mental health population. My focus is strength- based, which utilizes an eclectic approach to treatment . We all need assistance in remembering our greatness from within, along with the areas in which we could improve.

Are you having a hard time with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, burnout, depression, loss, loneliness and dissatisfaction? Or are you undergoing a life transition or struggling in your relationships? I help can help guide you through it. We harvest your inner strengths to ignite healing and recovery. Harvest Your Strengths Therapy is designed to help you: feel better, grow stronger and wiser, discover what makes you happy and strengthen your relationships. I also work with couples seeking to better understand one another, strengthen their bond, increase trust, intimacy and connection.

Grieving? Experiencing the ebb & flow of intense grief emotions? As a licensed clinical social worker & certified death, dying & grief counselor, I accompany you on your grief journey offering a compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental safe space to share your full-range of grief emotions, memories, fears & desires. You are not alone! Together, we discover how you can best adapt, integrate & "make space" for grief in your life. HOPE guides our work. Blending your strength & resilience with evidence-based grief interventions, you move towards "meaning making" of your grief to peace & joy. Ready to share? Ready to heal? Let's talk.

As a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) and a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT), working in New York and Philadelphia, I believe that creativity is essential to the journey towards self-discovery and transformation. Through the lens of story, role, and metaphor I like to explore patterns that may no longer be serving you, while highlighting the parts of self that are adaptive. I work with adolescents and adults who have been impacted by trauma, anxiety, infertility/loss, perinatal/postpartum, relationship issues, learning differences, and the artists journey. I work from an anti- oppressive and trauma informed lens.

Therapy is a wonderful type of self-care and tool. It aids in positive changes and healing relationships. My work is about supporting clients in reaching their goals. I provide a positive space, and warm therapeutic relationship. This perspective allows clients to develop insight into the patterns of their behaviors and to learn coping skills that will help bring about resilience and positive change.

My name is Cemre (pronounced "gem-ray"). My pronouns are she/her/hers. Therapy for me is a non-judgmental exploration, a collaborative effort between the client(s) and therapist. I provide strength-based and trauma-informed care to individuals, couples, and group therapy/workshops.

Before transitioning to therapy, I navigated various roles within the realm of Social Services. However, I found myself increasingly disillusioned and burnt out by the bureaucratic obstacles hindering my ability to truly make a difference. Yet, a steadfast belief in the power of aiding others remained at my core. Thus, I heeded my calling and embraced a new path as a Mental Health Counselor. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over ten years of experience. I have worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and phase of life challenges; in private and employee assistance settings.

If you are suffering from anxiety or depression, or if you are struggling in relationships or at work, finding support is essential. Finding that supportive and comfortable environment to work towards lasting change can be overwhelming and challenging. My approach is grounded in respect for each person’s unique journey. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them examine and readjust negative thinking patterns and utilize more positive coping skills to deal with life stressors, in a supportive and judgement free space.

Tori has extensive training in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities proven to be highly effective, including DBT, CBT, Exposure Therapy, and Couples/Family Therapy. She was a fellow in Columbia University’s DBT Training Program and trained by the renowned Behavioral Tech Institute. Working with adolescents through adulthood, Tori has cultivated a wealth of experience and expertise in addressing a wide range of therapeutic needs across the lifespan. Her focus lies in the treatment of emotional and interpersonal dysregulation, OCD, anxiety-related disorders, social anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and couples/family issues.

I have over eight years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, parents, families, and adults. I have worked in a wide range of therapeutic settings supporting clients in building coping strategies and managing anxiety and depression, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, and day-to-day challenges.

My counseling style is warm, caring, and interactive. I create a safe, stigma-free environment where all clients are treated with respect, dignity, and compassion. I work to form a treatment plan in coordination with the client so that we can have the most successful counseling relationship possible.

I invite you to take a journey on a "therapeutic pathway" to promote personal health and wellness. Feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious and depressed often present with the many obstacles one faces in every day life. Taking care of one's self both physically and emotionally is essential for healing. I can guide you in a nurturing, empathetic environment by giving you coping skills to reduce negative feelings and provide insight into the challenges you are experiencing. I will help you focus on living a life that is less reactive and more directed.