Psychodynamic Therapists in Bedford, NY
Bilingual (English and Spanish) psychotherapist with experience in individual and family therapy, offering comprehensive mental and behavioral health services. Together we will work on establishing the goals that you want to achieve, using your strengths and working on practical strategies to help you overcome any obstacles you face. I will also help you identify the personal, family, social, emotional or environmental factors that may be holding you back from functioning at your best. I am committed to offering confidential and quality care with respect, empathy and cultural sensitivity.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) psychotherapist with experience in individual and family therapy, offering comprehensive mental and behavioral health services. Together we will work on establishing the goals that you want to achieve, using your strengths and working on practical strategies to help you overcome any obstacles you face. I will also help you identify the personal, family, social, emotional or environmental factors that may be holding you back from functioning at your best. I am committed to offering confidential and quality care with respect, empathy and cultural sensitivity.
Couples therapy with Relational Life Therapy became an extension of supporting adolescents & young adults Blending extensive experience in several behavioral interventions with psychodynamic approaches of family dynamics and developmental attachment, I am able to respond to your child's individuality and needs with impactful solutions, warmth and humor.
Couples, Teens, Young Adults and Parents face amplified stress in all realms of their lives today. Meeting the demands of academics or professional fulfillment & healthy relationships can become overwhelming. Partnering with a therapist to support your strengths with new perspectives and tools to overcome challenges is the benefit of therapy! Building a life of meaning and satisfaction is within your control.
Couples therapy with Relational Life Therapy became an extension of supporting adolescents & young adults Blending extensive experience in several behavioral interventions with psychodynamic approaches of family dynamics and developmental attachment, I am able to respond to your child's individuality and needs with impactful solutions, warmth and humor.
Couples, Teens, Young Adults and Parents face amplified stress in all realms of their lives today. Meeting the demands of academics or professional fulfillment & healthy relationships can become overwhelming. Partnering with a therapist to support your strengths with new perspectives and tools to overcome challenges is the benefit of therapy! Building a life of meaning and satisfaction is within your control.
I have a eclectic and contemporary approach to psychotherapy - integrating psychodynamic, cognitive behavior, hypnosis, and relational - to tailor my work to each individual/couple and their circumstances.
I am a licensed Psychologist with over 20 years experience working with adults and older adolescents. I currently see people struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship and interpersonal issues. I see many people who experience stress and symptoms associated with life transitions, such as adolescence, marriage/divorce, new parenthood, chronic illness, unemployment/underemployment, retirement and aging.I believe therapy is a collaboration to which I bring warmth, curiosity, a non-judgmental nature and an appreciation of individual differences.
I have a eclectic and contemporary approach to psychotherapy - integrating psychodynamic, cognitive behavior, hypnosis, and relational - to tailor my work to each individual/couple and their circumstances.
I am a licensed Psychologist with over 20 years experience working with adults and older adolescents. I currently see people struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship and interpersonal issues. I see many people who experience stress and symptoms associated with life transitions, such as adolescence, marriage/divorce, new parenthood, chronic illness, unemployment/underemployment, retirement and aging.I believe therapy is a collaboration to which I bring warmth, curiosity, a non-judgmental nature and an appreciation of individual differences.
Do you need stress relief? Is anxiety intruding into your life? Do you sometimes feel low and have no where positive to turn? My practice will help to alleviate and solve these sometimes staggering life problems. I use a holistic and warm approach to address many of life's challenges- whether with relationships, individual identity, or with family needs. We will focus on developing a vibrant, well-related, and meaning self. I offer effective short term therapy, as well as longer partnerships aimed at developing a positive and fulfilled identity. Invest in yourself- together we'll find the path forward so you can flourish.
Do you need stress relief? Is anxiety intruding into your life? Do you sometimes feel low and have no where positive to turn? My practice will help to alleviate and solve these sometimes staggering life problems. I use a holistic and warm approach to address many of life's challenges- whether with relationships, individual identity, or with family needs. We will focus on developing a vibrant, well-related, and meaning self. I offer effective short term therapy, as well as longer partnerships aimed at developing a positive and fulfilled identity. Invest in yourself- together we'll find the path forward so you can flourish.
Real change asks something difficult of us: the willingness to sit with discomfort long enough to choose something different. None of us changes while we're comfortable.
For over 20 years, I've worked with adolescent and adult women who come to therapy ready to examine their lives honestly: women navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, and major life transitions like divorce, breakups, or college transitions. Acknowledging that something has to shift is the first step; what's harder to know is how. The courage it takes to walk through the door is something I never take lightly.
Real change asks something difficult of us: the willingness to sit with discomfort long enough to choose something different. None of us changes while we're comfortable.
For over 20 years, I've worked with adolescent and adult women who come to therapy ready to examine their lives honestly: women navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, and major life transitions like divorce, breakups, or college transitions. Acknowledging that something has to shift is the first step; what's harder to know is how. The courage it takes to walk through the door is something I never take lightly.
Welcome. I work with adult clients of all ages to reimagine their lives, recover from trauma, and have a safe place to consider everything and anything. With couples, my presence and participation begin to shift dynamics. We sift through confusion, manage crisis, and make plans for the future. My sessions are safe, confidential, and always judgment-free. If you would like a free consultation to ask questions, please reach out.
Welcome. I work with adult clients of all ages to reimagine their lives, recover from trauma, and have a safe place to consider everything and anything. With couples, my presence and participation begin to shift dynamics. We sift through confusion, manage crisis, and make plans for the future. My sessions are safe, confidential, and always judgment-free. If you would like a free consultation to ask questions, please reach out.
Something in you is asking for more than symptom relief. Maybe you have had a powerful experience, a medicine journey, a loss, a moment of unexpected opening, and you are trying to understand what it means. Maybe you have been in therapy before and sense that something deeper is available. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, a psychedelic therapist, and the founder of AK Psychology Group. I have spent two decades helping people move through exactly this kind of searching.
Something in you is asking for more than symptom relief. Maybe you have had a powerful experience, a medicine journey, a loss, a moment of unexpected opening, and you are trying to understand what it means. Maybe you have been in therapy before and sense that something deeper is available. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, a psychedelic therapist, and the founder of AK Psychology Group. I have spent two decades helping people move through exactly this kind of searching.
She holds certification in psychodynamic couples therapy.
Are you constantly fighting with your partner but you can't even remember what the fight was about? You've landed in the right place. Erica has extensive experience working with high-conflict couples at all stages including premarital, marital, divorce contemplation, parenting challenges, and empty nesters. She holds a clinical fellowship from the Training Institute for Mental Health in Couples Therapy. She is trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and has worked with couples for several years in different practice setting in NYC, CT, and Westchester. She is wholly dedicated to helping clients create lasting connection.
She holds certification in psychodynamic couples therapy.
Are you constantly fighting with your partner but you can't even remember what the fight was about? You've landed in the right place. Erica has extensive experience working with high-conflict couples at all stages including premarital, marital, divorce contemplation, parenting challenges, and empty nesters. She holds a clinical fellowship from the Training Institute for Mental Health in Couples Therapy. She is trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and has worked with couples for several years in different practice setting in NYC, CT, and Westchester. She is wholly dedicated to helping clients create lasting connection.
I often use a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions.
You are courageous for starting your healing journey! As a queer Latinx woman, I want to provide a supportive environment for those that don’t often feel understood or seen in their personal lives. I strive to empower and support individuals to be the best version of themselves. Through developing a genuine connection in our virtual sessions, we will work towards finding your purpose and self-worth.
I often use a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions.
You are courageous for starting your healing journey! As a queer Latinx woman, I want to provide a supportive environment for those that don’t often feel understood or seen in their personal lives. I strive to empower and support individuals to be the best version of themselves. Through developing a genuine connection in our virtual sessions, we will work towards finding your purpose and self-worth.
Along with training in individual, family and couples therapy, I bring my experience as a man growing and adjusting to a changing world. I specialize in working with men struggling in relationships with women, their children, other men -- all aspects of their lives in a world that has most of us questioning what is right, wrong or, just best. I bring this same sensitivity and experience to my work with women.
Along with training in individual, family and couples therapy, I bring my experience as a man growing and adjusting to a changing world. I specialize in working with men struggling in relationships with women, their children, other men -- all aspects of their lives in a world that has most of us questioning what is right, wrong or, just best. I bring this same sensitivity and experience to my work with women.
I am a New York and Arizona State licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I provide individual psychotherapy to older adolescents and adults. I provide insight-oriented therapy. I utilize this approach because it focuses on understanding the connections between your thoughts and feelings in an effort to improve your ability to make change, be in control of your life, and ultimately feel better. I specialize in empowering my clients to confront their issues, gain advanced coping skills, and achieve desired change. I envision therapy as a collaborative effort, and want my clients to feel heard and understood.
I am a New York and Arizona State licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I provide individual psychotherapy to older adolescents and adults. I provide insight-oriented therapy. I utilize this approach because it focuses on understanding the connections between your thoughts and feelings in an effort to improve your ability to make change, be in control of your life, and ultimately feel better. I specialize in empowering my clients to confront their issues, gain advanced coping skills, and achieve desired change. I envision therapy as a collaborative effort, and want my clients to feel heard and understood.
Mental health is about tending to your needs while also dealing with the ebbs and flows of life. Therapy is not a sign of weakness. On the contrary -- I believe seeking help and learning to grow through the struggles and triumphs of everyday is our lifework and shows great courage!
Mental health is about tending to your needs while also dealing with the ebbs and flows of life. Therapy is not a sign of weakness. On the contrary -- I believe seeking help and learning to grow through the struggles and triumphs of everyday is our lifework and shows great courage!
I take a mindful approach to therapy and I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
My approach is to not only develop a warm relationship with every client, based on trust, honesty, and understanding; but to also apply treatment methods that work and help improve your quality of life. I believe therapy can help every person reduce negative thoughts and emotions, improve relationships, and increase personal insight and awareness. Most people who are looking for a therapist are searching for an ally and someone who can help them get relief as soon as possible. I work with every client to develop attainable goals and bring about the change you have been looking for.
I take a mindful approach to therapy and I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
My approach is to not only develop a warm relationship with every client, based on trust, honesty, and understanding; but to also apply treatment methods that work and help improve your quality of life. I believe therapy can help every person reduce negative thoughts and emotions, improve relationships, and increase personal insight and awareness. Most people who are looking for a therapist are searching for an ally and someone who can help them get relief as soon as possible. I work with every client to develop attainable goals and bring about the change you have been looking for.
Many professionals seek therapy when anxiety, depression, or burnout raise questions about their purpose, identity, or next steps in life. These challenges can include career changes, relationship struggles, or physical and sports-related injuries. Others may feel dissatisfaction that's hard to pinpoint or uncertainty about who they are. While these experiences can be difficult, they also offer opportunities for insight, growth, and renewed energy.
Many professionals seek therapy when anxiety, depression, or burnout raise questions about their purpose, identity, or next steps in life. These challenges can include career changes, relationship struggles, or physical and sports-related injuries. Others may feel dissatisfaction that's hard to pinpoint or uncertainty about who they are. While these experiences can be difficult, they also offer opportunities for insight, growth, and renewed energy.
I primarily use a psychodynamic approach, where we work together to uncover patterns that appear in your relationships with others, as well as patterns that might happen in our relationship.
Are you and your partner struggling with having the same unsatisfying conversation on repeat? Whether it’s about the annoyances of daily life or a larger breach in your relationship, feeling misunderstood in this way can feel isolating, frustrating, and, frankly, just awful. If reconnecting with your partner after disagreements feels increasingly difficult, couples therapy can help. Exploring your relationship dynamics in a safe, neutral space provides the opportunity to begin the process of repair. When you understand your and your partner’s communication styles, you are empowered to improve every aspect of your relationship.
I primarily use a psychodynamic approach, where we work together to uncover patterns that appear in your relationships with others, as well as patterns that might happen in our relationship.
Are you and your partner struggling with having the same unsatisfying conversation on repeat? Whether it’s about the annoyances of daily life or a larger breach in your relationship, feeling misunderstood in this way can feel isolating, frustrating, and, frankly, just awful. If reconnecting with your partner after disagreements feels increasingly difficult, couples therapy can help. Exploring your relationship dynamics in a safe, neutral space provides the opportunity to begin the process of repair. When you understand your and your partner’s communication styles, you are empowered to improve every aspect of your relationship.
I believe that therapy is a partnership. Together, we can explore the issues that are concerning you and the things you would like to change in your life. Through therapy we can identify and remove old beliefs, patterns and fears that get in the way of fully enjoying life. My approach is relaxed, supportive, holistic, empowering and nonjudgmental. I integrate a variety of approaches including EMDR, somatic work, mindfulness, cognitive/behavioral skill building, experiential techniques, and traditional "talk therapy".
We can address specific, current life challenges as well as heal deeper childhood wounds.
I believe that therapy is a partnership. Together, we can explore the issues that are concerning you and the things you would like to change in your life. Through therapy we can identify and remove old beliefs, patterns and fears that get in the way of fully enjoying life. My approach is relaxed, supportive, holistic, empowering and nonjudgmental. I integrate a variety of approaches including EMDR, somatic work, mindfulness, cognitive/behavioral skill building, experiential techniques, and traditional "talk therapy".
We can address specific, current life challenges as well as heal deeper childhood wounds.
I incorporate many different modalities to address the many facets of being human, including behavioral, cognitive, somatic, biological, relational and psychodynamic.
If you're struggling with OCD, anxiety, or trauma, you've likely tried to push through — and found that willpower alone isn't enough. What you need are the right tools, the right approach, and a therapist who knows how to use them effectively.
I'm an outcome-focused licensed clinical social worker with specialized training in OCD, anxiety, and trauma recovery. My work is concrete and skills-based: I give clients measurable, replicable techniques they can actually use — not just insight, but real change.
I incorporate many different modalities to address the many facets of being human, including behavioral, cognitive, somatic, biological, relational and psychodynamic.
If you're struggling with OCD, anxiety, or trauma, you've likely tried to push through — and found that willpower alone isn't enough. What you need are the right tools, the right approach, and a therapist who knows how to use them effectively.
I'm an outcome-focused licensed clinical social worker with specialized training in OCD, anxiety, and trauma recovery. My work is concrete and skills-based: I give clients measurable, replicable techniques they can actually use — not just insight, but real change.
I have more than 10 years of experience, with specialization in therapy for individuals, couples, families, and teens. I focus on issues such as communication problems, relationship concerns, addiction, anxiety, depression and anger management. My approach drives results and I have an outstanding client success rate. My approach is solution-focused: I will work with you to identify areas you wish to change and then I will be your ally in being laser focused and dedicated to guiding you to reach your goals and solutions. You and I will work closely together to create a safe, confidential, and trusting environment
I have more than 10 years of experience, with specialization in therapy for individuals, couples, families, and teens. I focus on issues such as communication problems, relationship concerns, addiction, anxiety, depression and anger management. My approach drives results and I have an outstanding client success rate. My approach is solution-focused: I will work with you to identify areas you wish to change and then I will be your ally in being laser focused and dedicated to guiding you to reach your goals and solutions. You and I will work closely together to create a safe, confidential, and trusting environment
I specialize in helping couples, families, and individuals improve the relationships in their lives. Working from a relational approach, I believe that no one person is responsible for the dynamic in a relationship, decreasing any sense of shame in therapy. I work with many couples seeking to improve trust and communication, navigating infidelity, seeking to build intimacy, or navigating co-parenting. I also work with many families with adult children who are seeking to improve their relationships. Additionally, many women come to me for support navigating fertility struggles, motherhood, and friendships.
I specialize in helping couples, families, and individuals improve the relationships in their lives. Working from a relational approach, I believe that no one person is responsible for the dynamic in a relationship, decreasing any sense of shame in therapy. I work with many couples seeking to improve trust and communication, navigating infidelity, seeking to build intimacy, or navigating co-parenting. I also work with many families with adult children who are seeking to improve their relationships. Additionally, many women come to me for support navigating fertility struggles, motherhood, and friendships.
I offer a wide range of treatment modalities, including mind-body therapies as well as traditional psychotherapy. These include CBT, Somatic Experiencing (SE), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and EMDR. My style is active, engaging and focused on achieving client goals within a time limited framework. Having 35 years experience as a therapist, combined with specialty treatments, allows for shorter therapy time and a high degree of success. Lengthy therapy is unnecessary in order to experience positive results and achieve desired goals. I work with both individuals and couples.
I offer a wide range of treatment modalities, including mind-body therapies as well as traditional psychotherapy. These include CBT, Somatic Experiencing (SE), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and EMDR. My style is active, engaging and focused on achieving client goals within a time limited framework. Having 35 years experience as a therapist, combined with specialty treatments, allows for shorter therapy time and a high degree of success. Lengthy therapy is unnecessary in order to experience positive results and achieve desired goals. I work with both individuals and couples.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.