Therapists in New City, NY

We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.

Are you or someone you love struggling with addictions? You have tried everything you can but nothing has worked and you don’t know what else to do or where to turn. You have said "this is the last time" so many times its getting harder to believe you can actually change. Your relationships and performance at work are falling apart but you feel powerless to stop yourself. If this is true for you or someone you love, then it is crucial to know that there is hope and change is possible for you and the people you love.

Are you seeking clinical support after a traumatic event or after a series of traumatic events? Seeking guidance and/or support due to a challenging situation? At this point in your life, are you looking to take that next big step and make that change? If you answered yes to any of the above, it would be my pleasure to work with you. My practice provides counseling, psychotherapy, and medication consult/management referrals to individuals seeking change, improved confidence, improved assertiveness, and improved self-awareness. I also build on the cultural connection between you, your reactions, and your actions.

I am a licensed psychologist in private practice in New City, New York. I have been in private practice since 1996. I also worked as a School Psychologist retiring in 2016 after working in the school setting for 35 years. I received additional training through the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy attending a two year program in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and another two year program in Adult Psychotherapy. When working with children and adolescents, I provide space for them to comfortably express their thoughts and feelings regarding their experiences. I also work closely with parents while respecting the confidentiality and comfort level of their children. When working with adults, I provide a safe and trusting setting in which understanding leads to both acceptance and change, if necessary. Changes are co-created through the positive, caring interactions of therapist and patient.

By choosing to participate in therapy, you are giving yourself or your child a precious opportunity to pause. Together we will create a safe space to develop insight, participate in self-discovery and engage in healing. You will be viewed from a holistic standpoint, and our work together may help you anchor yourself to the present moment. From there, we will explore how you got here, and where it is that you would like to go. There are often an abundance of discoveries throughout the healing process along with many opportunities to create the change you seek.

Creating a comfortable atmosphere to help you process and work through challenges is what drives and inspires me as a therapist. I strive to help others heal from negative impacts of adversity and to develop effective, lifelong coping skills. Some of my specialty areas include anxiety and oncology. I have provided therapeutic services within outpatient oncology treatment settings and a cancer-focused nonprofit for individuals with a diagnosis, those in remission, caregivers and other family members. I have worked for private practices within the Hudson Valley, New York City and most recently Long Island as well.

Within each one of us is an inner child that holds the many hurts of our life. To survive this world, we hide the child away, building strong brick walls, preventing the child from emerging. Sometimes we use our “busyness” to ignore the cries of the child behind the barricades. Or we turn to anger, addiction and numbness to drown out the deafening cries. In our moments of brokenness, we stop and wonder, “Is this how I will have to live the rest of my life?” Trauma touches us all in different ways. The role of a therapist is to guide you through the pain and hurt so you can live a life of intention, meaning and inner peace.

Having an eating disorder can make you feel trapped in a world where thoughts about food and your body become your whole life. You don’t have to stay trapped. You don’t have to keep canceling plans, making excuses, or hiding your behaviors. You can start to feel comfortable in your own skin, eat the way others do, and be more present in your life. I have over 10 years of experience providing specialized therapy to people with eating disorders and understand the complex nuances of what you are facing. I know how to move you towards recovery so that you don’t have to continue to suffer.

Today, you have taken the first step towards choosing yourself; I am happy you’re here. My name is Ayanna A. Oliver, M.S., MHC-LP (She/Her), and I am here to say welcome to the next chapter of your life. With all the uncertainty and collective trauma that looms over the world, now is the best time to start therapy and begin working towards unwrapping the best version of you because that person is patiently waiting to be released. As you consider me, I want you to know that I have worked hard to create an authentic, nurturing, supportive, and most, importantly non-judgmental therapeutic space.

Hello and welcome! I am a compassionate, interactive therapist who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based treatment, to help individuals resolve a variety of life issues. My specialties include anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, work-related issues, parenting issues, bereavement/loss, self-esteem, procrastination and more. You can expect to learn practical and efficient tools and strategies that lead to meaningful change, in order to live a happier, more productive life.

I received my Ph.D from Harvard University, was a professor of psychology at Queens College for 28 years, and published two books in my field - one on group psychotherapy and the other on Humanistic Psychology. I also hold a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology awarded by the American Board of Professional Psychology. My approach to psychotherapy is eclectic, using a variety of clinical perspectives; including psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and client-centered.

When children and teens are in crisis, so are their families? Is homework time stressful? Is your child unhappy? Does he/she not have friends? Is the teacher complaining that he/she is not paying attention to the lessons? Are you concerned your child's grades need to improve in order for he/she to be promoted to the next grade level? I help children learn ways to calm themselves so they can better pay attention. Through playing games which may involve math or reading, they begin to feel a sense of success and find learning can be fun.

My practice focuses on using Cognitive Behavior Therapy to address a variety of psychological difficulties. My patients are interested in change and are committed to working on achieving success through the use of therapeutic homework, active problem solving and self exploration. I have experience in treating anxiety disorders, depression, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, social skill deficits, school related problems and issues that result form marital discord and divorce. I treat children, adolescents and adults.

The clients I see are people who want to be able to live full lives, with resilience, joy and strength. They may have experienced sadness, trauma, and loss, and are willing to face what has been hard, and gain the tools to be able to recover.

My ideal client would want to identify and implement the necessary steps to address his/her immediate goals, but also invested in developing insight and skill development for the long-term, self-awareness, and overall growth as an individual. This client would be present, genuine and open to discuss his/her concerns in a nonjudgmental, empathetic environment.

I love helping adults, young adults, and teens grow through life challenges. Emotions can be confusing and overwhelming, and difficult to manage alone. I offer a kind listening ear, empathetic support, and professional guidance. By talking about what is on your mind, your life, and your goals; we can start focusing on ways to reach your goals and move through life easier. Over time I will help you uncover your strengths and positive self-beliefs, moving in the direction of your goals. You want and deserve the benefits of professional support. Just call and make the first step for you.

Sometimes life can be difficult to manage-especially with all of the demands it brings: family, relationships, career, school. Therapy for me is a place we can explore feelings, troubles, and ideas in a safe, caring and nonjudgmental place. We can form a working, trusting relationship in order to begin to build understanding, and empowering oneself to increase your quality of life.