Psychodynamic Therapists in Bronxville, NY

I provide counseling for individuals, couples and families. Together we explore strategies for gaining insight and improving connections. Conflicts and crises often have origins that are not obvious and, consequently, seem impossible to solve. I work with clients toward a better understanding of their current, challenging situations, focusing on personal growth and more satisfying relationships. Change often begins with the first bold step of reaching out.

The goal is to experience yourself in new ways. To be free of bad relationships, emotional pain, anxiety, anger. To not let trauma control you. I want to guide you to be able to live life on your own terms and to learn to navigate your feelings and experiences in the healthiest way possible. To help you find meaning in yourself, family, friends, relationships, work, spirituality and other areas of life.

As a NY State licensed Psychologist I provide psychotherapy to adults, couples, and families. As a practitioner for over 25 years my work is psychodynamic in nature whereby I strive to understand why one has come into therapy; why they are looking for help and ways to alleviate their distress and provide relief going forward. This can be difficult so my nonjudgmental focus is on exploring, understanding, and empathizing with each unique situation and accompanying f.eelings. I work within the theoretical framework of Object Relations exploring relationships with support and empathy allowing relief and change to emerge.

Life is a journey. Too often, though, we find ourselves adrift, feeling alone, scared, and without a map to navigate. I believe that therapy provides a trusting, compassionate, and facilitative relationship for moving through life's uncertain waters. My goal is to help you feel more in control of your life by gaining insights into patterns and relationships that may hold you back, and to develop practical skills for coping with life's inevitable challenges. I believe that, together, we can help you realize your potential, feel more connected to others, and set your own course on your journey.

Tara Brennan, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist. Her approach to psychotherapy is integrated – dependent on each client’s goals and presenting problems. She has an active, collaborative approach to treatment. Dr. Brennan incorporates treatment interventions from multiple modalities, relying most heavily on Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, adult survivors of early trauma, adult ADHD, multicultural issues, life transitions, and sleep difficulties.

I understand that by looking at my profile, and that of others, you are at a place of wanting help with issues that are currently causing you distress. I am a psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping people with a wide variety of difficult life issues, problems in relationships with others or with oneself, feelings of depression or anxiety, different types of losses, transitions in life, identity issues, and a whole host of other concerns. I would value the opportunity to speak with you and see if I can be of help.

Lauren is a psychotherapist working with adults, couples/partners and families; using mental health and wellness frameworks to support clients in processing the past, embracing the present and designing the future. Specifically, this orientation integrates trauma-informed care, psychodynamic theory, behavioral theories and strengths-based approaches to champion clients in their healing/cognitive processing, and empower their authenticity, self-awareness and intimate relationships. She is pursuing a Masters of Arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at New York University; earning a 4.0 GPA for seven consecutive terms.

One of the most courageous things we can do is to begin to understand our own story. What often precedes healing, however, is profound confusion and discomfort which deters us from delving deeper within. The process of growth is often accompanied by fear of the unknown and thus, can appear a daunting task. But you are not alone. My goal is to walk alongside you as you come to know yourself and navigate the path to a happier, healthier life. More importantly, what are your goals? What makes you feel safe? Therapy strengthens our insight by compassionately confronting us with the questions we have never dared to ask ourselves before.

My philosophy of therapy is collaborative and holistic, and I aim to meet my clients where they’re at to inspire change. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my expertise is in relationships and seeing things through a systemic lens. I have experience working with folks (individuals, couples, or families) with anxiety or depression that can interrupt their ability to live a full life, sometimes facing unsteady relationships and hoping for more security. Together, we can work to make sense of difficult relationships, own and advocate for your feelings and needs in relationships, and identify and set boundaries with others.

Finding a therapist who can really listen and then offer solutions can be a challenging task. As a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of counseling experience, I am dedicated to counseling and assisting teenage and adult patients. My main areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, women's issues including infertility, postpartum depression, relationship issues, divorce and women in the workplace concerns. I have worked extensively with high school students. My goal is to work with you to find solutions to the issues that are difficult to cope with. Together, we will develop helpful strategies to face life's challenges.

You're the "go to" woman for everyone in your life. On paper, it looks like you've got it all together, but inside you're on a downward spiral. The stress and anxiety of giving, caring, or catering to others has become so overwhelming that it's effecting your mental, physical, & spiritual health. You may not be sure how to regain control of your own body and mind and if you do, you have no idea (or energy) where to begin. It isn't easy for you to reach out for help, but you know something needs to change. Your life depends on it.

Each of us, at some time or another, needs someone who will listen to us and hear us without judgment. That is what I believe is the foundation of therapy, building a relationship in which you can feel safe. That relationship allows you to do the work needed to challenge the difficult issues you may be facing allowing for solutions and change. I am compassionate, a good listener, experienced, accepting, non-judgmental, knowledgeable and able to create a safe place for you to work.

Are your worries getting the best of you? If you'd like to stop letting stress and anxiety get in your way, I can show you a new way forward. If you feel lost in your relationship and are not sure how to reconnect, I can teach you a different approach to communication. If your child's anxiety is taking over and impacting everyone in the family, I can help you with parenting strategies that restore peace and teach your child important coping skills. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals and families just like yours. I offer the convenience and efficiency of telehealth - licensed in NY, VT and FL.

Many of my clients relate to the experience of feeling "othered", different or as existing outside of culturally-constructed margins. In our increasingly isolationist world, feeling different or other is becoming a common experience. While many things may remind us of our difference, or "non-normativity", in therapy I aim to collaboratively uncover and identify the worth and purpose that I believe exist in all humxn beings. I believe that all concerns, struggles, challenges, curiosities and explorations brought to therapy are related to relationships--the relationship we have with ourselves and other people. Often, clients express a need for deep connection and goals involve enhancing relationships, identifying emotions, coping more effectively with emotions, and nourishing self-worth and confidence. Research on therapeutic effectiveness has repeatedly demonstrated that therapeutic relationship is the principle determinant of positive therapeutic outcome. Thus, when I first meet clients, client-therapist relationship and chemistry is the primary emphasis and catalyst for change.

Life is quite difficult with stress, nuances, and responsibilities we have on a daily basis. Sometimes, we may feel lonely or unmotivated because what's the point, right? Where is the balance to our work life and personal life? We experience daily stressors from the moment we wake up which may leave us feeling drained by the end of the day. If you are hoping to unpack and discover what is blocking you, you are at the right place! You have all the power and strength you need to survive this world. Let's help you feel more confident in your own abilities and strength to take on any challenge you may face and find balance in your life.

Most of us experience emotional conflict. Anxiety, depression, loss or seemingly impossible situations are among the challenges that interfere with our ability to sustain satisfactory relations at home, the workplace - and most importantly, within ourselves. Feelings of sadness or discontent can lead us unproductively towards substance dependence or persistent grief that overwhelms our lives. Obstacles such as poor self-esteem or past traumas are possible to overcome. Through sensitive inquiry, I encourage exploration of your thought process and resulting behaviors. While respecting your individual concerns, my overall goal is for you to achieve a sense of well-being.

Our Center welcomes people interested in counseling or psychotherapy. We are a group of highly trained, experienced and dedicated psychotherapists with a wide range of expertise. Staff includes licensed psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, psychoanalysts and consulting psychiatrists. Our offices are located in a warm, comfortable, non-medical setting. All sessions are confidential.

For almost 30 years as a psychoanalyst, my life work has led me to specialize with professionals from the fields of art, theater, spirituality and business. I have connected with like-minded people, sharing the unique perspectives and diverse background of my own past life careers as an actor, producer, chaplain and minister. Want to improve your relationships? Drawn to my specialization in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, individuals, couples and groups do just that, through eliminating addictions, resolving feelings of abandonment and career ambivalence, and overcoming fears of intimacy and/or sexual difficulties.

Do you want to find your way through this crisis and come out stronger and even more empowered? It is possible!!! Quarantined and in "social isolation" we can go deeper within (even if we didn't want to.) We can use this opportunity to look inside and discover inner issues that keep us from being who we really are, and find the inner gifts and resources we didn't know we had, to go to the next level of our more empowered life. We can learn how to adapt successfully.