Therapists in New York, NY

I focus on the treatment of adolescents and adults by integrating both psychodynamic and CBT principles. I aid my clients in achieving meaningful and lasting change by helping them better understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. It is my firm belief that clients ultimately do the heavy lifting in helping themselves. While I can guide them through with careful listening and appropriate questioning, it is with their dedication and hard work that they find the answers to a more fulfilling life.

I offer support, compassion and understanding as we safely explore the fears, desires, dreams, actions and concerns that most weigh on you. Together we become aware of how formative relationships and institutions on which you depended may have overwhelmed, invalidated or failed you - how you've over-accommodated to these formative relationships such that you are not fully embodying the unique needs, desires and aspirations of your soul. We encourage the emergence of that person you most long to be - who can seek fulfillment, joy and passion and be able to more fully bear the pain and sorrows of your unique and authentic path.

Seeking help for oneself can be challenging. That’s why we provide a strengths-based, calming, caring, supportive atmosphere that allows people to engage in the therapeutic or consultation process from a place of acceptance, peace and clarity. We want our clients to feel understood and valued for who they are, even if they have made life choices that did not have the most positive outcome. We are committed to helping our clients live a life that gives them a sense of pride and assurance that who they are, is all they need to be!

My approach to therapy focuses on the relationship and creating a safe environment for exploration and growth. Whether you struggle with interpersonal conflicts, self esteem issues, or social anxiety, creating a peaceful place for a nurturing, supportive bond is my goal. My aim is not to change who or what you are, but rather explore how you respond and relate to your external world, and create a perception that better serves YOU in your daily living.

Young adults (ages 18-40) have special needs, including: transitioning to new life events; feeling insecure about friendships; recognizing unresolved trauma/loss; creating a sustainable work/life balance (often while struggling with pressures to succeed and/or procrastination); and comparing themselves to others while efforting to figure out what they want professionally/socially/romantically. Because of the limited services in New York that address the specific needs of this population, Ms. Francis' private practice focuses on them.

I offer both neuropsychological testing services, as well as individual therapy services for a range of conditions. Testing is for both children and adults; therapy services are offered to persons age 18 and up.

My aim is to accompany you in working on whatever brings you to therapy, developing a safe relationship where self-discovery can take place. I offer deep listening and a caring, spontaneous relationship, wherein it is more possible to find language for what has been difficult to put into words, better understand what hinders you, and find new ways forward.

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist experienced in dealing with a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and identity concerns. I am comfortable working with adults from all backgrounds, and I specialize working with artists and professionals at various stages in life. I take an integrative approach to therapy, providing coping strategies and empowering the individual to change the negative patterns impacting their life. For some, this means short-term work focused on specific goals and symptoms. For others, this means a deeper exploration of the self with the goal of achieving physical, cognitive, emotional and spiritual freedom.

My priority is to create a safe and respectful atmosphere, conducive to fostering your healing and self expression. I am EMDR certified, a treatment which is life changing in its ability to shift stressful or traumatic experiences from a place of pain to one of growth. In addition, I draw on Humanistic, CBT and Internal Family Systems approaches. My values are gender-affirming, sex/body positive, and lgbtqia+ friendly. As someone who has greatly benefited from amazing therapists, I believe in the healing power of this process.

I favor an eclectic, person-centered approach that focuses on each individual's needs. I will help you build a "toolbox" of skills to help you with everyday stressors. Together we will also look at the "bigger picture"—your hopes and dreams—and prepare to write the next chapter of your life. I am a compassionate therapist with many years of experience who will be committed to increasing your capacity for mindfulness, resiliency, improved relationships, and overall happiness and vitality.

Do you lack self-confidence? Achieving greater self-confidence can lead to immense improvement in every area of one's life. Depression and/or anxiety can develop as a result of low self-confidence, often stemming from early childhood experiences. I have substantial training and experience in helping patients to understand themselves better and to receive the support that has been lacking in their lives. I completed extensive postgraduate training in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health. Call me to set up your free consultation. I look forward to seeing you.

Congratulations on taking a vital step in reaching out and searching for therapeutic relationship. If you are feeling anxious, unhappy, stuck, confused, struggling with complications in your relationships, or challenged by other problems interrupting your daily life, I would be honored to assist you in this process. As each human being and relationship is unique and special, I work with my clients according to their individual needs, qualities and struggles in a humanistic and interactive way. Working with my clients, I combine approaches that are rooted in gestalt, psychodynamic, mindfulness orientation and cognitive- behavioral theories.

If you or your child are dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, school problems, life transitions, adoption or attachment related issues, impacts of trauma, or depression, I'm listening. There is hope and a way forward. I offer a safe, supportive space to deepen self-awareness, build empowerment, and identify and alleviate sources of distress or pain to create positive, lasting change. I welcome and work with clients from all backgrounds and enjoy working with students, adults, creative types, and people of color. I also specialize in working with adoptees and their families as I am personally connected to adoption.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with many years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Through my experience as a staff psychologist at Montefiore Medical Center and previous training experiences at top hospitals in NYC and Boston, I gained extensive experience treating a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and challenges adjusting to life's many stressors.

If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning and looking for therapy, you've found the right place. I'm here to help and support you in a safe and welcoming environment. We'll work together to help you find the best way to live the successful and happy life you deserve.

I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. Therapy can be one of the most important tools we use to manage stress and improve our confidence and relationships. The value of having a safe space to share your thoughts and feelings can't be measured. My role as therapist is as an empathetic guide and as a supportive and objective presence. I provide feedback which is reflective, constructive and without judgment. I aim to provide you with tools you can utilize in your daily life, and with the understanding to help you remove unconscious roadblocks and reframe unhealthy thinking patterns.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist (10 years +) and my practice focuses on conducting empirically-informed forensic evaluations and trainings in threat assessment and all forms of interpersonal exploitation and violence victimization. I use an integrative approach drawing from best practices in current assessment research and utilizing trauma-informed clinical interviewing. My areas of expertise include sexual harassment and workplace violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, domestic homicides, and sex and labor trafficking. Issues I have evaluated include trauma and PTSD, violence risk, coercive controlling tactics, dissociation and memory issues, sexual grooming, trauma bonding and traumatic attachments.