My approach is best described as "skills, not pills." I will help you think about your problems differently and develop strategies to handle them more effectively. I provide psychotherapy to treat a variety of life issues and concerns, including: anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting issues, and stress. I'm a very experienced and sex-positive sex therapist. My orientation is as an integration of cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and insight-oriented with a strong mindfulness component. My style is warm and active. I strive to be both compassionate, and honest.

Making a change, even a positive one, can be difficult. Congratulations on making it this far! You’ve come to the right place. I’m an empathic, genuine mental health counselor who is committed to helping clients navigate life transitions, develop interpersonal skills to manage relationship issues, and use tools to overcome challenges with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I believe in the strength of a trusting, therapeutic relationship in combination with practical evidence-based skills to create positive changes within the lives of my clients.

Knowing the path to reaching your full potential in life can often be confusing, especially if you are feeling overwhelmed or depleted. Support in your journey makes an enormous difference in the process of self-discovery and satisfaction. Contact me, and together we can enliven your quest for personal and/or professional growth, moving you toward increased self-awareness and confidence to make the changes you want in your life. Whether you want to feel better on a daily basis, improve your relationships or deepen your connection to yourself, the most important component in therapy is the therapeutic relationship.

Are you experiencing depression and anxiety? Do you feel that the quality of your family and interpersonal relationships aren't what they're supposed to be? Are you unsatisfied with your career? Do you wonder who you are and what gives you meaning past your daily obligations? As a therapist with lived experience, I have a special awareness of how difficult these and other questions are to answer, which is the reason that our work together is tailored to your individual needs within a framework of CBT, DBT, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Our work will consist of an affirming and safe space. I'm available evenings and weekends.

It takes a lot of strength to take this first step in seeking support. We often feel stuck, confused, powerless, stressed, etc and don't know what to do or where/who to turn to. It's normal to experience these overwhelming feelings from time to time, but it becomes more difficult to cope when they begin to interfere with your daily life. In our work together, I will help you recognize that all of your feelings are valid, but there are ways in which we can learn to better manage them. We will work together to help you feel the way that you want to feel.

I am an empathetic individual who believes that the process of change, although difficult, aids people in creating a happier and more fulfilling life. I work collaboratively with individuals, families, and couples to develop life goals and support them in realizing their dreams. I utilize a mindfulness based approach to coach those seeking treatment to implement healthy methods to cope with the stress and hardships of the everyday. I specialize in working with those who have struggled with trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, psychiatric disorders, complicated grief, managing anger, problem solving, decision making, gender/sexual identity, and self-esteem issues.

If you are struggling with feelings of being "lost" or are having a hard time navigating your way through significant life changes, then I might be the therapist for you. Often dealing with these changes can lead to feelings of anxiety, low self-esteem, or disempowerment. Clients may also see me with problems relating to relationship/dating concerns, college transitions, eating disorders, body image issues, and grief. In counseling with me, I aim to uplift, encourage, and assist you on your path to peace and wellness. I want nothing more than for you to feel empowered and confident in your ability to achieve your goals.

My hope is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space to offer you the opportunity for self-growth, self-reflection, and develop ultimate balance within yourself. My practice is psychodynamically informed and inspired by a belief that properly guided therapeutic work can provide a sense of freedom when we are motivated and willing to make brave changes. My priority is to build a strong therapeutic connection in order to inspire and support your growth. I specialize in adolescents and adults struggling with mood disorders, substance abuse/misuse disorders, eating disorders, gender identity and sexuality issues, and survivors of trauma.

Have you been wanting to make meaningful changes in your life but feel hesitant to start therapy? I know how courageous making this move is, and provide a relaxed, supportive atmosphere as you explore your emotional life. I partner with you to identify your goals for personal growth. Together we create a safe space for you to clarify patterns of behavior and thinking that may be bogging you down. We can look at repeated sources of disappointment or dissatisfaction so that you can grow away from them and into a more vibrant relation to yourself, others, and the world.

The most important factor in a therapy relationship is the relationship itself. It is my task to be available, open and supportive as the person seeks to put into words what he/she is experiencing and to work through the negative effects or life experiences, as well as lifting to the fore each person's gifts, strengths and unique perspectives. It is imperative, therefore, that we establish a relationship of trust primarily by noting how past experience may have helped or hindered one's natural self-expression and ability to actualize one's true self.

*not accepting new clients at this time* Engaging in therapy can mean many different things, but more than anything, it the shared creation of a safe space for support. I work with my clients on building a space where one can truly feel seen and cared for, in order to identify unmet needs and create a better life for oneself. I primarily work with individuals on managing stress and anxiety in work and relationships, as well as learning to understand challenging thoughts, feelings, and improving overall lifestyle choices.

I specialize in working with emerging & young adults, young professionals, adoptees of all ages & their families, and those seeking culturally responsive services. I support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life changes/transitions, stress, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and identity work. In therapy, you can expect me to provide both empathy and practicality in an environment free of judgement with the aim of not only gaining new insight, but developing new & healthy ways of meeting goals and relating to oneself and to others.

One afternoon couples slot available. As a native New Yorker, I understand the challenges of finding some space in this city - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our time together will be that pause in the week to explore whatever challenges you may be experiencing. I work with people of all backgrounds but specialize in children of immigrants, people of color and premarital counseling. My approach is one that considers all factors that have contributed to your understanding of self - family, culture, society, relationships, etc.

I am an experienced psychotherapist providing short and long term psychotherapy for adults. My areas of specialty include the treatment of addiction & substance abuse (personal or familial), trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem/identity issues, grief & loss and resolving relationship and family issues. Our work together will involve a collaborative effort to understand and undo unhealthy patterns of behavior and thinking. This process will help to resolve sources of distress while focusing on one's personal strengths; developing greater insight as well as healthier coping skills.

Whether you’re looking to gain insight, know yourself more deeply, or identify patterns of behaviors that are harmful- you’ve landed at the right place. Through a shared commitment to the therapeutic process, we can work on strengthening relationships, setting authentic goals and creating actionable steps to achieve them. My goal as a therapist is to ensure that my clients’ feel they have concrete tools and strategies for coping outside of therapy when challenging times arise. I strive to create a space for my clients' that is free of judgment, and where they feel heard, seen, and encouraged to get to know themselves more deeply.

You are probably here because you find yourself feeling stuck, with no control over what you are going through, being unkind to yourself, unable to stop your mind from racing or going into the worst scenarios. Fighting this can be frustrating and exhausting. You don’t have to do it alone. Through our work together you will be able to have a better understanding of your own patterns of behavior, why they are there, how to catch yourself falling into them and how to break with them when you consider they are not being helpful anymore.

You've been thinking about finding a therapist for a while but you're just so f#%&ing busy! How will you possibly find the time? And that very busyness is maybe even what has taken a toll on your current personal state of affairs. You've focused so much on career (and successfully so) that some of the other major pieces of life that you just assumed would fall into place have...well...they just HAVEN'T. Perhaps that's finding a great romantic partner, or building a network of friends, or addressing the chronic, high-functioning anxiety that keeps you up night after night.

I believe the most fundamental aspect of therapy is the relationship between the client and counselor. Growth and change cannot take place without an empathetic, trusting and caring relationship. I work together with my clients to develop a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, understand and work through negative thought patterns, emotions and behaviors that can prevent the happiness and satisfaction with life that we all deserve. Together we will examine and foster your strengths, uncover ways to move past prior painful or traumatic experiences and problem-solve current life stressors to allow you to fully live the life you want.

As a depth oriented therapist and life coach, I offer a safe, emotionally warm, non-judgmental therapeutic space for individuals and couples to examine behavioral patterns, explore and develop strategies to issues of anxiety, depression, confidence, shame, self-worth, self-esteem, grief, life transitions, and dating. I provide a safe and warm space for men, LGBTQ, multicultural and diasporic identities to express, and process their issues and concerns. Together, we will collaborate and explore mindful ways to remove potential barriers to the marital or professional relationship, career or academic progress you can achieve.

**Please note: We are ONLY accepting new clients for comprehensive psychological evaluations at this time.** At Smith Psychology, we strive to create a therapeutic environment that is both comforting and challenging. All services are provided by Dr. Linda Smith, founder and director of the practice, or Fallon Kane, M.A., an accomplished doctoral candidate who is supervised by Dr. Smith. We offer psychotherapy that is integrative, which means we combine evidenced-based and psychodynamic approaches to help clients gain insight into the root cause of their symptoms while also providing interventions for immediate relief.