Therapists in New City, NY

Hi my name is Tajra, I use an integrative and multicultural therapeutic approach to meet the needs and desires of my clients. With all the uncertainties in the world, I want to bring a warm, safe, and thought-provoking environment with every client I work with by introducing the necessary components of different models to assist my clients in their everyday lives and to be successful. My clients work towards developing greater self-awareness, and an appreciation for who they are individually and in relation to others.

Finding a therapist that you can trust & feel comfortable with is half the battle in the journey of therapy! My first priority is just that; my goal is to create a non-judgmental & safe space for you to feel at ease discussing even the most difficult & uncomfortable of topics. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & received my Masters degree from the Silver School of Social Work at New York University. Over the past 10 years I’ve had various experiences in many areas of mental health & utilize a person-centered approach. Some of my specialties include generalized anxiety, stress, grief, loss, depression, relational issues & more.

As a therapist, I am here to provide support and guidance as you embark on your therapeutic journey. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges, achieve personal growth, and find a sense of well-being. I believe therapy can be a transformative experience, assisting clients in gaining clarity, developing coping skills, and cultivating self-awareness. It is my goal to create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, helping them live a more fulfilling life. Let's work together to create lasting and positive change.

For over 12 years, I have helped couples better their relationships. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist (AASECT), I offer customized counseling for a range of client needs in a secure, nurturing, and professional environment. Many issues can arise during marriage or long term relationships. Infidelity, poor communication, and loss of trust are among the most common issues we encounter. Helping couples to resolves these conflicts, repair damage, and reconnect is the most satisfying work I do.

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.

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.

I know how difficult it can be to reach out for help, and you may have some mixed emotions about doing so. I am here to join you on this journey, you will not be alone! I am a caring, energetic, and non-judgemental therapist and my goal is to help you explore and manage difficult emotions and issues in your life in healthier ways. Building a trusting and therapeutic relationship with my clients is paramount to the treatment process. Through my own unique personal and professional experience, I have a wealth of knowledge and expertise that I will use to work with you so that you can find more joy and peace in your life.

My therapeutic philosophy is dedicated to helping individuals achieve maximum emotional and physical well-being through personal mastery. My focus is both preventative and remedial. I teach body self-regulation to reduce stress, control autonomic functions, eliminate self-defeating thoughts, behaviors, and habits, and enhance communication and coping skills. I use three main modalities - Biofeedback, Hypnosis, and Psychotherapy. These may be used independently or in conjunction with each other, according to individual needs. I work with children, teenagers and adults.

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.

Sadness and fear live inside us all. At times, we are so used to feeling depressed and anxious that it seems as though there is no point to try and work through these struggles. But there is a part of us that wonders- maybe there is a way to find contentment in life? Maybe there is a way to make peace with pain? Maybe I do not need to feel so alone? In our therapy practice, we provide you with clinicians who are both skilled at their work as therapists and empathic and warm human beings. We value creating an accepting and safe environment whereby you feel comfortable expressing your struggles and fears.

Navigating the challenges you are experiencing can feel scary. Yet having the skills to move your life forward and reach your utmost potential is invaluable. We all struggle with life’s challenges and I am here to show you how to get past them. I have dedicated my career to helping you gain a better understanding of your struggles while teaching you the skillset to successfully overcome them, thereby allowing you to experience pleasure and mastery. I specialize in anxiety, depression, women’s health, and emerging adult-related issues.

Navigating life's obstacles can be a challenging and sometimes lonely experience. I offer clients a supportive partnership where together, we can explore the issues of concern, the factors that are currently creating obstacles to growth so that clients can take steps towards change that works for them.As clients explore their life situations, they will walk away with greater insight that will serve them beyond our time together. As we work together and work on developing greater self awareness coupled with new patterns of thinking and behavior, clients will increase the skills they bring to dealing with present and future challenge

I specialize in healing relationships with self and others. Whether these relationships are unfulfilling, challenging, unhealthy or just plain confusing, I am here to help! If you've lost yourself, given up on your dreams, have anxious thoughts, are feeling overwhelmed, or if you can't decide whether to stay in a relationship or leave, I'll help you learn to manage those difficult emotions and confusing situations so that you can move through those life stressors with a greater sense of confidence, ease, and empowerment.

Jesus said, “The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10). What would abundant life look like for you? And are there any roadblocks you've encountered? For some its loss, fear, sadness, regret, shame, disappointment or a toxic relationship. I don't presume to have all of the answers, but I am here to partner with you on your journey. Whether it's discovering what your goals are, or just the cherry on the top. Counseling can be an investment in yourself and your future.

It can happen to even the best of relationships. You find yourself getting frustrated with your partner or getting stuck in endless loops of negative interactions. You wish you could recapture the intimacy and connection you once had or know that your relationship been knocked off-course by crisis or life stress. Secure connection and a revitalized relationship is possible. 

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.

Life can be challenging. Some people struggle throughout their lives, while others are challenged when faced with illness or adversity of their own or of someone close to them. As a clinical psychologist, I provide individual psychotherapy for adults of all ages and school-age children (ages 4 to 12) with a variety of psychological challenges and mental health issues. When I work with children, I collaborate with parents as well. I also work with children, adolescents, and adults in groups that focus on particular issues.

Therapy is a process of building a trusting relationship in which expression, exploration, awareness and healing occur. I provide a warm, nurturing environment in which this therapeutic relationship can develop and grow. Knowing that each client is unique, I tailor my approach to best meet each individual’s needs. As an art therapist and psychotherapist, I have worked with adults, adolescents, children and families in a variety of settings. My creative methods include both traditional “talk” therapy as well as the use of art materials to foster expression and facilitate the process.

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.