Therapists in New York

Life holds challenges for all of us but the tumultuous times have created stresses and strains that none of us could have foreseen. I offer a safe and supportive place to work in partnership with people who need help tackling issues, problems or changes. My clients and I discover ways for them to change their lives in positive ways. I have been told that my nonjudgemental, warm, and smart, approach to whatever my clients are experiencing has helped me to develop strong relationships with the people I work with. I believe a sense of humor is essential for insight and perspective. Let's get started moving you to where you want to be.

I offer my clients a safe, warm environment and work to collaborate with them in therapy. I believe that change is possible and through therapy, people can be successful in shaping their lives for the better. I have 20+ years experience in the field of mental health. My approach to therapy is more eclectic but I remain committed to using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in my practice. I will work with my clients towards creating a life that feels more positive, satisfying, and productive. I specialize in treatment of anxiety, stress, depression, and as well as relationship and self-esteem issues.

Through my meaningful work with clients, I apply an emphasis on identifying what has been holding you back from achieving goals, or causing unhealthy patterns in your every day life. I will always focus on holding a safe space for you, and identifying your individual needs while building the confidence that is necessary to improve your coping skills, lifestyle, and overall well-being. In my work, I often pull techniques from therapeutic approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and emotion-focused therapy, while maintaining a warm and gentle approach.

I work with individuals who are facing emotional challenges, going through difficult periods in their lives or just want to figure something out about themselves and about others.

Are you struggling with life’s demands and feeling alone and misunderstood? Maybe with limited or no support? This can often come with feelings of hopelessness, anxiety and or depression. A desire to change and unsure how to? You do not have to struggle in silence. Having a non-judgmental space to begin to uncover these feelings in a collaborative manner is validating, freeing and empowering. Working together we can create tools to cope with life’s obstacles that are thrown at us. This can help release the grief, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and negative talk.

I believe in our capacity to challenge and navigate away from unhealthy patterns. I support my clients in cultivating awareness and guide them in the healing process by drawing on innate strengths and resilience. I encourage clients to think of human beings as organisms, of body and of mind, that live in relationship with others and with our environment. As such, growth is our natural state. We are meant to grow, to act fluidly and adapt creatively throughout our lives and we suffer when that process is blocked or interrupted. However, our suffering can provide an opportunity to grow in new and exciting ways.

We live in times of unprecedented change and stress: A global pandemic. Extreme political polarization. Economic upheaval. Climate change. I am a friendly, approachable therapist who specializes in putting you at ease by offering a safe, supportive, relaxed environment where we can do our best work together. Whatever is troubling you -- anxiety, depression, relationships, sexuality, identity -- I offer insight borne of my long years of personal experience, combined with a keen understanding of the social, political, and ecological contexts in which we all exist.

Do you feel lost in a situation? Struggling to have satisfying relationships? At the cross roads and do not know which way to turn? Ever wake up with the mood "why bother" and go back to sleep? Are you finding yourself taken advantage of, often? Do you find it a challenge to move on from old trauma? Are your thoughts racing so quickly making it impossible to get things done? Do you avoid situations because anxiety impacts you physically? We all have blocks in our life as we strive to attain a positive peaceful energy flow. My services are designed to identify, heal, plan, focus and execute those blocks while attaining goals

Meaningful positive change is possible, and it starts with taking the risk to do something different. That is brave work, and I am here to support people in doing it. I believe it's possible to relate to any experience in a way that allows for peace and growth. That doesn't mean it is easy. Life can be difficult, and harder to navigate if we've not been able to address past adversity and missing pieces. Through experience, I've found self-compassion to be key in healing and growth. It can be cultivated. My approach is collaborative, direct, and supportive. I welcome people as they are, and am open to learning from my clients.

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is fundamental to the healing process. In our work together, we will co-create a safe, non-judgmental, restorative space. Through genuine warmth, compassion, & humor, my hope is that you’ll feel ready to explore and embark on your unique journey. As someone with a strong spiritual foundation, I empower individuals to tap into their inner healing intelligence as they navigate their past and present life experience. My passion lies in supporting attachment wound healing through reparative connection and increasing awareness and understanding of how trauma gets stored in the body.

Creating an emotionally safe environment for the client is crucial in fostering personal insight and change. I believe regardless of age, a humanistic approach and strong therapeutic alliance can help establish a connection with the client to allow growth and change. I have extensive experience treating children and adolescents. For 11 years, I traveled into elementary, middle, and high schools to provide individual and group therapy for students. I am comfortable and confident helping children and adolescents better understand and process their feelings, perceptions, and behaviors through the combined use of play-therapy, applied creative arts, and behavioral modification.

Your individual challenges are unique to your experiences and circumstances, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and personal identity. Life events, challenges, or transitions may cause us to lose sight of who we truly are and who we want to be. I help my clients to foster self-acceptance and autonomy, and gain better insight into the symbolism and dynamic significance of their choices and actions. Therapy is one path to developing a sense of meaning and purpose in both adverse and day-to-day experiences.

Sometimes we may find ourselves feeling stuck in our lives or alone in our struggles. Perhaps we feel isolated when we share these difficulties with others, only to feel invalidated in our experiences or identity. It's even more challenging and isolating when we don't have those connections to reach out to. Carrying feelings such as shame in who we are, or discomfort being in our own skin, is a weight on us impacting everyday lives and our relationships. Through reflection and self-compassion we will embrace self-acceptance in knowing you're valid in who you are, and you can live your best and most authentic self.

Are you feeling lost trying to figure out where to go in your life? Do you feel stuck in the same patterns? Are you struggling with big life transitions? I am a Licensed Therapist who specializes in helping adults and older teens heal their anxiety and depression, improve self esteem, and change old patterns. I help guide people towards a life they want for themselves. Whatever that looks like for you, I will work beside you to get there!

I have chosen not to work with children or couples yet offer individual psychotherapy to adults over 21 as well as seniors. I offer compassion, empathy, and knowledge in a supportive manner to assist each individuals growth and healing process. I am willing to assite clients using various techniques to assist them in meeting their goals.

As CEO of Thrive Collective Co., we value the collaborative treatment approach in the relationship between the client and the psychotherapist to provide timely relief from persistent symptoms interrupting the client from formulating their best possible life. Based on our expertise in treating similar conditions and circumstances, we can provide an idea of the potential timelines for improvement. In addition, we are transparent about our treatment approach through a multimedia psychoeducational intervention. This also involves consistent communication about how we understand our client's needs.

My first experience with therapy, was as the client. After surviving a traumatic event, I sought help from a therapist. Therapy proved so helpful, it was then, that my passion grew. While most of my experience has been in private practice providing individual therapy, I have worked in a county mental health clinic, an inpatient psychiatric setting and a residential group home. At the core of distress, we may find some form of unresolved shame, guilt, trauma, abuse or loss. I am here to provide "a safe place" to process those hurts, while helping you increase self-awareness and gain skills to lead a more fulfilling life.

Our clinical areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, martial issues, codependency, self-esteem, women’s issues, substance abuse, harm reduction, grief, and transitional concerns. Through evidenced based approaches, we aim to tailor our treatment approach specific to the needs of each individual. We believe in helping individuals build on their strengths, gain insight, and develop effective coping skills.

Welcome! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist here at Phoenix Marriage & Family Therapy. My education and experiences have built up my psychological, collaborative, and leadership skills. My services include trauma, emotional wellness, self-care, depression, anxiety, family conflict, and much more servicing BIPOC, all religions and backgrounds, ages 5 to 95. I am determined to end the generational stigmas against going to therapy, especially in the BIPOC and African communities.