Personality Disorders Therapists in Bronx, NY

Are you feeling as if the world is coming down on you and you don't know where to turn for guidance and support? Life can throw a lot at us and can leave us feeling lost, down and alone. You don't have to do it alone. As your therapist, I will be here for you with support and provide you with a non-judgmental and safe space where you can work towards healing and reaching your goals. Taking this first step in starting therapy can be a difficult one, which I fully understand. It takes a lot of courage to take this first step and I applaud your bravery as you are here now.

If you are feeling overwhelmed and helpless due to uncomfortable thoughts and feelings we can help you by providing a safe place to explore your life experiences and feelings at the pace that feels comfortable to you. Drawing on our training and life experiences, we can guide you to reach the goals and dreams that you have set for yourself. We believe in the resilience of the human spirit. Despite the severity of the difficulties that bring you into therapy, we believe that once you are learning new skills, in a confidential, warm environment, your quality of life will improve.

I can help provide support through the ups and downs of everyday stressors, feelings of disconnectedness, emotional distress, and the many transitions that life brings. I can help bring awareness to the difficulties of change and empower you to make decisions for you! Together we can explore what recovery looks like.

Have you ever wondered why you make the very choices or end up in the same situations that stress you out or make you unhappy - even when you know better? I will help you change these old patterns and ways of thinking. Based on over 20 years of experience, we will work together to focus on the most appropriate and helpful changes that you need to live a manageable, satisfying life. I accept several forms of payment - scroll down for list below.

From my years of experience, I work well with various needs from my clients. I work with the client dealing with anxiety from daily life, depression from the hard times, those who need help managing their family and intimate relationships, clients who need help managing their anger or working towards stepping into their true identity. It works best when client’s are self motivated for change and would like someone to support and provide a refreshing perspective.

As a lifelong learner, I follow my intuition and beliefs. I have a bachelor’s degree in philosophy that provides an in-depth understanding of humanity and the evolution of ideas. I also graduated in social communications and journalism that informs my desire and efforts to be a strong advocate for social justice. I have employment experience as both a teacher of philosophy and a reporter. I moved to New York to experience the city’s diverse social and cultural movements and to further develop my own personal self-understanding. To fulfill this goal, I graduated in a master’s degree in social work, with a major in psychotherapy.

I am an empathetic therapist who views each person through his/her own unique lens, which allows me a better understanding of what you feel. This belief has allowed me to serve a diverse population which includes adults, adolescents, gay, lesbian, and seniors. The goal is to help you ultimately achieve a more rewarding, peaceful, and meaningful life.

My goal is to guide clients through self-exploration, self-awareness and resilience building that transforms them into self-reliant individuals. I integrate psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), DBT, relational, and mindfulness-based techniques tailored to specific needs. The therapeutic relationship is a partnership explored within a safe, non-judgmental environment, working at a pace that is comfortable for the client; we can explore short or long-term counseling. Together, we can work towards resolving feelings of sadness, anxiety, and understanding maladaptive patterns, gaining insight to change problematic behaviors

You have made the first step! Mental Health is the only part of our wellness we tend to neglect. Take a minute to think about it. If one of your loved one's were to say or complain about chest pain, I’m sure you would not hesitate to seek help. We want to see our loved one's live a long and healthy life and if we could assist in that process, we are going to do everything in our power to do so. Wouldn't you agree? Then what about our mental health? This is what we tend to ignore. 

Hiya! I am a New York State Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Qualified Social Worker in the United Kingdom, with over 25 years of experience. I recently moved back to the USA after living and working in the United Kingdom. I have experience with civilian and military families, including vulnerable children, adolescents, and adults. Most recently, I began providing psychotherapy to the soldiers in Hawaii. I also provide consultation and training through my limited company.

I am a Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years in the mental health field. I prefer for my sessions to be more conversational and less rigid and “clinical,” as clients seem to respond best to a more relaxed flow. I truly want us to be partners in our therapeutic relationship. I always strive to ensure my clients feel like their emotions are validated, that they have a safe space to open up and be vulnerable, and that they are free from judgement during our time together. Loveland Vouchers Accepted!

I am a Latina social worker passionate about helping children, youth, and families realize their true potential, because when you feel better you do better! I employ a strengths-based and empathic approach to remote therapy sessions. I truly believe meeting a patient where they are at in life, is essential to building a strong therapeutic relationship. I let patient's guide therapy sessions and provide evidenced-based techniques to support a patient's growth in times of vulnerability. I believe that everyone has strengths and qualities that can be built on in order to achieve a healthier state of mind.

Dr. Erica M. Ponteen, PhD, LCSW earned her Master’s degree at NYU, Silver School of Social Work and Ph.D. from Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service. Her studies focus on trauma informed clinical practice, women mental health, and military social work in the clinical therapeutic and research settings. Dr. Ponteen is a licensed clinical social worker who is the founding owner of PowHerful and Brilliant Beyond Measure, LLC in NY and NJ.

Ideally, you feel comfortable in our collaborative agreement, you are preparing for or ready for healthy change, growth, and open to trying new approaches to better steer your course in life. You may be experiencing specific situational or emotional difficulties, navigating complicated developments in life, struggling with decisions or weary of unproductive, painful cycles we find ourselves in.

Rize-Up Together was started by three women of The Bronx who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities where confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Rize-Up Together began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.

Therapy is a great first step to improving one’s quality of life. Although we understand it’s benefit it can also be intimidating. Therapy isn’t about ‘fixing’ an individual, instead the focus is on empowerment and utilizing the skills the person possesses while developing other skills which may help support and maintain change. I believe a strong therapeutic alliance can assist anyone with facilitating the change they are seeking by developing a structure of exploration that alleviates the angst that comes with creating change in one’s life.

You are not alone. I'm here to guide you to get solutions to deal with your symptoms of depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, trauma, anger management, suicidal ideation, substance abuse and other symptoms that you might be facing in your life.

Life often presents us with challenges, but no difficult experience is meaningless if we use it to grow. I support teens and adults work through issues including depression, anxiety, disordered eating, trauma and adjustment issues including pregnancy and postpartum related concerns. Whether your concern is current or pervasive, we can work towards your healing and growth. Clients come for help with feelings of powerlessness, stress, sadness, hopelessness, low self-esteem, grief, anxiety, confusion, guilt, shame as well as relationship troubles. My goal is that you gain hope and clarity as well as tools to support ongoing change.

Our goal is to provide guidance and support for individuals to reach their goals by helping them manage their thoughts and emotions. The therapeutic relationship is essential for a strong counseling alliance. Our role in a therapeutic relationship is to form a dialogue, where I am a nonjudgmental helper rather than an expert. We work with individuals who face a range of social, emotional and behavioral needs. We use a person centered approach, aimed to assist the individuals with their specific needs. I integrate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and DBT . We accept interns. Se habla Espanol.