Therapists in New York, NY

Drawing on over four decades of experience, I provide insight-oriented psychotherapy for individuals, couples and groups. My therapy style focuses on past and present issues with an eye toward helping my patients lead freer, more fulfilled lives. My approach to treatment includes empirically validated, theoretically grounded approaches, with an emphasis on exploring the underlying emotions that fuel behaviors. My aim is to help my patients navigate their inner worlds, improve emotional well-being and develop the capacity to engage in healthy relationships. By empowering patients to better understand themselves, patients develop tools to live authentic and satisfying lives.

Did getting to this page take you a while to finally do? Let's face it, therapy can be really intimidating, especially if we've had a bad experience or have never been before. I can promise you my style of therapy is the furthest thing from intimidating. I want to hear you out, be with you in what you're processing, and make it less painful with more gains. In my office, we'll laugh, get real, and walk through whatever it is you need. It's my belief that we're not meant to go through life with an "it is what it is" mindset. It truly doesn't have to be, if you're wanting change we're going to find a way to get there together.

I provide a safe, collaborative treatment environment where healing is nurtured through both conventional and integrative body-mind based approaches determined by my client goals. I am passionate about helping them to address symptoms, develop better ways of coping with stressors and draw on their innate resiliency for transformation and self-healing. I use practical tools to assist my clients in their daily functioning and focusing on symptoms as 'reactions' to achieve safety.

Life can be overwhelming. It is easy to get stuck in a cycle of anxiety, hopelessness, frustration and/or sadness making your days that much harder. Talking can help you feel in control and allow you to believe in yourself once again. My job is to help you find your inner strength and foster your self-esteem in areas where it may have been lost. I believe that through understanding and compassion, I can help you find those problematic emotions that can wreak havoc in a world that is already filled with chaos.

Is this type of coaching for me? It can be, if you: 1. Experience emotional blocks and/or overwhelming anxiety when expressing yourself and sharing your work (particularly creative or professional work) 2. Sense that - under stress - your body, your mind, and your voice react in ways that you wish you could “control”, but you can’t 3. Want to be seen and heard, and at the same time want to run and hide (or freeze) when you are actually visible and you sense eyes and ears on you. 4. Believe that these struggles come from previous painful and/or traumatic experiences.

I help people find their inner strengths, which may be difficult to recognize during times of stress, anxiety, depression or trauma. I offer a holistic, experiential approach to therapy that includes talk, creative expression and body-mind awareness. You can expect our work together to be collaborative and relational. With a warm, grounded and compassionate presence I offer you support to challenge old patterns and create a fulfilling life.

Entering therapy can be a daunting and challenging idea for many people. I understand the importance of tailoring treatment to the unique individual and incorporating your goals into our work together. I pride myself on creating a non-judgmental and compassionate environment where you can feel vulnerable and begin to explore the areas of your life that may be keeping you from reaching your full potential. Whether you feel stuck, hopeless, anxious or unfulfilled, we can work on developing insight using psychodynamic, supportive and cognitive behavioral approaches to create positive changes and achieve the growth you desire.

I believe therapy is a way toward a fuller, more satisfying life. Together we will journey past the obstacles to greater self-esteem, more satisfying relationships, work and play. I engage actively with you but am guided by your individual needs and wishes. I can help you to expand the strengths you already have and add new skills, experiences and ways of seeing yourself.

I work with individuals,couples and families in a safe, supportive enviornment. My approach is both interactive and goal-oriented.I believe that people can learn and grow from life experiences and use these experiences to empower themselves.

Hello. My name is Yael Sommer. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience spanning over two decades. While I possess experience working with individuals across all age groups, my current practice focuses mostly on adults and couples. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from various theories, such as attachment/relational dynamics, client-centered therapy, strength-based approaches, and cognitive behavioral theory. The specific approach I employ with each client depends on their unique concerns, the duration of their therapeutic engagement, and their desired outcomes.

Do you feel lonely, depressed, or rejected? Do you feel bad about yourself, have anxiety, or experience trauma? I work with adults, couples, and adolescents. I'm a trained psychoanalyst who also practices mindfulness and meditation. Therapy is a process of self discovery and change. It will assist you in understanding your patterns and teach you how to put words to your lived experiences. It will help you feel better about yourself and allow you to interact with the world around you more effectively. I can help you to reduce the intense feelings that get in the way of accessing your fullest potential.

I specialize in working with working with individuals who hold multiple marginalized identities, and because of my own positionality, I especially love working with queer Asian Americans. I’m experienced in helping folks navigate complex trauma, family dynamics, grief related to loss, burnout, gender and sexuality exploration, polyamory, and neurodivergence. I have also worked with individuals in the shelter system who carried schizophrenia spectrum diagnoses and involvement with the criminal justice system. I aim to empower people to choose their own ways of thriving in our imperfect, shared world.

Everyone deserves peace of mind and quality of life. I am a dedicated, warm and interactive therapist who can walk you through challenging times and help you find the skills you need to handle both today and your future. I have relevant clinical experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, loss, relationship issues, general coping skills and more.

You are living the dream. You have a great career, a lovely home, and a solid support network. People all agree that you’re doing great. But you don’t see it. Everyone is proud of you and values what you do; everyone except you, that is. And you’re unsure why there’s such a discrepancy between your self-image and the image of you that everyone else has. You begin to wonder if it stems from an earlier time in your life when you were forced to hide who you really were. You've gotten so used to pretending to be someone else that you feel like a fraud. You’ve lost touch with your authentic self and don’t know how to get it back.

Although it is sometimes difficult to make the first contact with a therapist if you can push through that resistance you will find an valuable source for understanding what it is that is preventing you from achieving your goals. Through the relationship; the knowledge the therapist possesses of psychological processes, the bond you will hopefully feel with this person who is your supporter and your ally but who is still able to have a neutral and honest view of your behavior you can grow and progress beyond what you can imagine.

We all experience difficult times in our lives. Many of us struggle to maintain healthy relationships with our partners/friends/family or struggle to manage stress or know how to navigate life stage transitions (parenthood, breakups/divorce, retirement, illness, etc). Whether you want to strengthen your self-worth and confidence, improve communication or intimacy in relationships, slow down reactivity, or stop repeating self-destructive cycles, therapy is a space to gain insight and skills to help break patterns that hinder your life satisfaction. Therapy offers you the possibility to create the change you are looking for

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy that aims to empower individuals through increased self-awareness. In my view, for every problem there is a relational solution. I work towards establishing therapeutic relationships that invite individuals to be curious about the expanse of their inner lives and connections with others. Personal suffering can often leave us feeling disconnected and out of touch with what we think, feel, and need. Through talk therapy, I want to help you relate to yourself honestly so you feel more authentic, whole and aligned with your voice, desires, values.

Have you ever felt unsure whether to stay in a relationship or job? Have physical problems increased or become more pronounced because of stress? Do you often feel like you do not know where to turn and how to move from where you are? "How did I get here?" "Where do I want to go?" "New Job?" "New relationship?" If you have felt any of the above or similar, then coming to see me will help. I can assist you to sort through your life experience and decide on a new course. I am a Licensed Psychoanalyst complemented by experience in Career Counseling.

My clients are seeking to work on their emotional well being and improve their self esteem which helps them with issues including but not limited to family and marital relationships, work stressors, and parenting challenges.