Therapists in New York, NY

You thought you did everything right. School. Job. Apartment. Friends. But you still aren’t happy, not even close. Life has become exhausting and unsatisfying, and old, painful memories suddenly feel new. It’s been months of numbness, stagnation, and, at times, panic. This is the first problem you cannot seem to fix. I’m not going to tell you how to fix your life. I’m also not going to work to try to change who you are. I will give you the skills you need so that you can get back up and be your own hero. I’ll teach you how to find your voice and claim power over your life.

Everyone deserves to live life to its fullest. Emotional well-being is one of the essential parts of an individual's life. My office is a safe place to explore your fears and hopes. Whether you are struggling with excessive worry, sadness, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, job-related issues, insecurities, stress, feeling stuck/not meeting goals, or other life challenges that become difficult to navigate. Sharing the process of understanding yourself better through psychotherapy can change how you experience yourself and others and help you make changes to improve how you feel and live.

Therapy is all about helping clients in a way that makes sense for them - it's a mutually agreed upon experience that can be interactive and playful. Going to therapy doesn't mean something is "wrong," and doesn't even have to be about making changes or setting goals. It can be as simple and positive as sitting with a stranger, being heard and gaining insight. My style is eclectic and tailored to my clients' particular needs. I draw on a multitude of influences, primarily psychodynamic, interpersonal and relational.

Dr. Stan Royzman, Psy.D., M.S.Ed., established Pediatric and Young Adult Psychological Services of New York (PYAPS) for the purpose of empowering children, adolescents, and young adults. His second goal was to ensure that families had the tools and resources they required in order to navigate the complex systems of education and mental health. Dr. Royzman has been working in the field of mental health for fifteen years. He has expertise in a number of evidence-based interventions, in addition to evaluative services (psycho-educational and neuropsychological evaluations). Dr. Royzman is accepting new clients at PYAPS.

I am a sex-positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming psychotherapist with experience working with individuals across inpatient and outpatient settings. I identify as a Latinx, Queer, Cis-male and enjoy working with clients of all genders and sexualities. I offer trauma-informed compassionate support to individuals sifting through the endless complexities of our modern life. I am dedicated to creating a warm, empathic and most importantly authentic space for you to safely explore yourself, including your mind and heart.

I am a psychologist with a diverse practice. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents and families, and conduct a variety of psychotherapy groups. My style is informal, supportive and interactive. I have extensive experience working with issues related to addictive and compulsive behavior problems, relationship issues, identity issues, and many other areas of clinical concern. My first aim is to establish a mutually comfortable rapport to provide an atmosphere of openness and to make self exploration an experience that is satisfying and immediately helpful in both the short and long term.

If you are reading this, you have taken a courageous first step toward growth, change and improving your quality of life. In my view, life's fabric is made up of relationships to self, symptoms, significant others, life experiences, the world in which we live, religion or spirituality, money, our life's work...My life's work is psychotherapy, and I love my work. In my view of this process, issues and problems in these relationships are worked through. Via the therapeutic relationship, symptoms and their underpinnings are addressed with the goal of living a richer, fuller life.

Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.

In a time where things can feel out of control, I can provide you with a sense of stability and hope. Don't let the brokenness of the world discourage you from seeking a curiosity to become the best version of yourself. I am here to support you in your journey to unpack and discover the ways in which you can thrive and come home to yourself. Let's take this breath-by-breath, step-by-step, you are already here, you are already on your way.

Ayla often works with clients who struggle with anxiety disorders, low self-esteem, and women's health issues. She works with adults across the lifespan with a special interest in major life transitions. After becoming a mother herself, Ayla became more interested in helping people navigate the difficulties surrounding prenatal and perinatal issues. Ayla runs the Women’s Health Program at NYCBT.

Milestones like graduating college, having a child, or going through a break up can trigger stress, anxiety, and existentialist thinking. I help people stay centered and connected to themselves as they move into new life stages. During these times, our relationships and identities often come into focus, especially when it comes to forming new friendships, changing family structures, or starting a new romantic relationship. In our work together, we’ll explore all the intersecting parts of your identity and focus on ways to build healthy, nourishing connections with the people around you.

Welcome to my page! I'm glad you're here. The decision to seek out therapy often happens during a particularly difficult moment in life. Whatever has brought you to seek out therapy, it should feel like a safe environment where you are treated as the greatest expert of your own life experience. I bring extensive knowledge of LGBTQ+ communities, as well as expertise on the unique issues faced by non-monogamous people, sex workers, and kink/BDSM-aligned individuals.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with work and life demands? You may be in a difficult job, partner in a business or an entrepreneur with too many responsibilities. Although achievement may be important to you, if things don't change you may be facing burnout. Would you like to explore options to achieve your personal and professional goals with less stress and anxiety? I specialize in working with professionals and business owners in demanding fields to figure out creative solutions to life's challenges. I can also help you to make the right career moves, position yourself for career advancement and work towards life/work balance.

Many conditions can affect our cognition, interfering with skills such as learning, memory, attention, problem solving, planning, or processing information. Neuropsychology is focused on understanding how brain health impacts cognition and behavior and using that information to make or clarify a diagnosis, develop an appropriate treatment plan, and/or monitor cognitive abilities over time.

Psychoanalytic therapy is often maligned in popular media but it remains for me one of the few treatments that seeks to address the innermost, often hidden, parts of ourselves. Psychological symptoms are not only a source of suffering, they are also a message that speaks to desires, conflicts, and pain, wrought by a personal history that can sometimes only come alive when spoken to a professional listening other. The flip-side of anxiety is always a passionate dream that has not been encountered as such. I see my work as bringing my clients closer to that possibility. The intimacy of speaking and listening is rare and a gift.

I believe that therapy can not only alleviate specific hardships or teach more compassionate self-care, but that therapy can be emotionally transformative. I practice this belief with rigor, I believe my role is to provide a supportive, yet challenging environment that fosters emotional well-being, new insights, and change. I am an active participant in the therapy session. Together we will be able to set therapeutic goals and follow a clear path to achieve them. I hold emotions and affect in the highest regard and pay particular attention to non-verbal communications.

The decision to begin therapy takes a great deal of personal integrity and courage. These qualities, which have led you here, will enable you to make positive changes in your life and relationships. As your psychotherapist, I will work with you to create lasting change through insight, support, and the opportunity to deepen your understanding of yourself. My approach is relational and person-centered, and I emphasize each individual's potential for empowered change and growth. After clarifying your objectives, we will work in collaboration to achieve your goals by addressing and transforming the painful emotions and obstacles in your life.