Therapists in New York, NY

Stop and think about it! Do you feel anxious, unfulfilled, or have difficulty reaching your goals? Are you feeling depressed, perhaps experiencing suicide ideation? Depression is very difficult to manage on your own, and you won't have to when I am your therapist. Whether you are an adolescent or adult, you will have coping tools I will share with you during our sessions together at your disposal to help you feel more empowered and in greater control of your life. Would you like to become more self-aware? Our focus on mindfulness will facilitate your journey of self-realization.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience in treating people of all ages, from very young children to elderly adults. I have particular experience in treating people considered to be on the autistic spectrum, including Asperger's syndrome, and men and women dissatisfied with the gender to which their bodies were seemingly assigned. I also treat people of all ages with a wide range of conditions, including intense anxiety, depression, developmental disorders and all kinds of difficulties in coping with their work and lives.

Many years of training and experience give me a unique ability to listen empathically and reflect back clarity in the midst of confusing problems. I offer a safe and non-judging space in which to sort through issues and learn a new ground of well-being in your life! When we can see our life more clearly, whatever change occurs arises from our own insight.

Living in NYC can be both exciting and overwhelming even on your best days. Between your daily responsibilities, taking care of others’ needs, and the pressure to always have it together, you wonder how you can find the time or space to attend to your own needs. Let me help you harness your hidden superpowers to better manage the changes and stressors in your life (even the positive ones), improve your quality of life and relationships, find purpose and fulfillment, use your time more meaningfully, set healthy boundaries without guilt, and decrease feelings of burnout, shame, sadness, isolation, chaos, numbness, or pain.

I offer a psychoanalytic environment for people who are in pain and who are asking for help. A psychoanalytic environment is a place where your life really matters. Specifically, I offer help for people who have exhausted common sense and reassurance as ways of surviving life. Mental, emotional, and physical pain have sources that are beneath the level of consciousness. Psychoanalysis is an environment in which you are encouraged to speak freely in a way that you cannot speak to anyone else. A place where your life really matters is a place that facilitates your freedom of thought and speech, a place where the unknown can appear.

The process of psychotherapy can be both strange and difficult. You have already taken important and brave beginning steps in deciding to seek out information about therapy and potential therapists. Should you and I decide to work together, I will place great importance on the building of a strong and stable relationship, so that we can work in an open and trusting way. Taking a stance of warmth and curiosity, I create a safe space that welcomes individuals of all cultural, religious, racial, sexual, and gender identities with varying concerns and desires for treatment. I would like to be of help to you.

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.

These are not easy times and so many of us are feeling anxious and overwhelmed. You may be feeling isolated, disconnected in your relationships, or struggling in your career. Through it all, connection is what grounds us, and therapy is based on connection. Let’s figure out together where you are stuck, where you've lost your way, and what gets in the way of warmth and closeness with the people who matter to you the most. During our time together, I will be present in an actively collaborative way as we figure out how to clear a path to the life you want.

I work with people who often struggle with feelings of anxiety and depression. Do you often feel weighed down, difficulties with sleeping, forgetfulness and feelings of hopelessness? Together, we will work on ways that will allow you to address the root causes of your feelings so that you can be your best self.

“You must be willing to give up the life you planned in order to have the life that is waiting for you” -Joseph Campbell. We think we have some sort of idea what we are doing and where we are going and the next moment we feel lost, confused, depressed, anxious, triggered, and uncertainty throw us off track. I have the experience, training, & education to assist you on your healing and revealing journey. I have been working in the Psychology field since 2003–double majored in Sociology and Criminal Justice for my B.A. and 2 graduate degrees; M.A. in Counseling Psychology and a M.A. in Somatic Psychology. I am a CSAT-C.

I am a LCSW and CASAC with 15 years of experience doing clinical work with individuals and couples. I have worked with individuals and partners who experience sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, mental health concerns, trauma, chronic health conditions and addictions. I specialize in sex therapy with diverse people seeking to increase intimacy, confidence and improve communication about sex. I offer sex positive therapy to people with various sexual identities and orientations, who are monogamous, in plural relationships, have kinks and non-traditional lifestyles. Therapy can be short or long term focusing on holistic wellness.

Greetings! I am a NYS Licensed Psychologist, providing psychotherapy, consultation, workshops, and supervision. I earned my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Fordham University, and have over 10 years of professional experience. Psychotherapy is my passion, and my approach is a blending of solution-focused Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness. I have completed formal training in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and often weave meditation practice into the therapy process. Other areas of interest include: yoga, taichi, qigong, gaming, work/life balance, LGBTQ issues, and mind-body health (sleep, nutrition, exercise).

We live in unprecedented times, there are many reasons to begin therapy. Whether it be a moment of crisis or longstanding issues. Therapy offers an opportunity to speak about your innermost concerns. If this is your story, I'm here to embark in the journey with you to help you process the struggles of depression, anxiety or finding inner happiness. Facing this journey can be challenging, but together we can take steps to bring tangible change to your life.

Are you are experiencing pain and suffering associated with life transitions? Developmental hurdles? Divorce? Illness? Grief? Job Stress? Aging? Through a client-centered approach, I would work with you to clarify your goals such as reduced suffering and pain, increased capacity to make healthy choices, to generate well-being and vital productive engagement in life. We would work together to help you access inner resources and develop action-strategies to attain these goals. Job stress during these difficult financial times create potential crises for you and your loved ones. Your need for flexible fee arrangements will be taken into consideration.

Everyone has moments in their lives where they feel overwhelmed or dissatisfied and unsure of how to move forward. Having a trusted person by your side who has an unwavering commitment to help you heal and grow can make all the difference. I have been described as a “fierce advocate” for my patients, and I have a strong belief in people’s ability to change. Within a safe space, where you feel accepted, valued, and appreciated, where you feel supported yet challenged, and where each challenge is met with compassionate curiosity rather than judgment, healing and growth can begin to occur for everyone.

It's not uncommon to experience confusion, self-doubt and anxiety, but suffering alone is not going to resolve these feelings. Together we will examine the unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of your satisfying and meaningful life. My approach is warm, sensitive and non-judgmental, which allows us to safely explore your concerns, identify unhelpful behavioral patterns, and unpack your underlying issues. We will work to uncover your most authentic needs, and find satisfying ways of getting them met.

Individual Psychotherapy; IMAGO Relationship Therapy; Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior. I have worked with people Individually for many years, but have also found that IMAGO Relationship work helpful with couples. Working with individuals led me to also work with couples - where personal issues become magnified. More recently began working with people who have sexual problems (Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior).

My personal and professional understanding is that most people struggle with their decision to pursue psychotherapy. I understand the courage associated with your decision to see me today. Therefore, I would like to tell you about my training and my approach to psychotherapy. I am a New York State licensed psychotherapist and adjunct faculty at New York University. I hold a master's degree in clinical social work from Smith College School for School for Social Work.

Why do people seek therapy? Usually it's because they're feeling dissatisfied, anxious, or depressed--and it's becoming difficult to cope. Do you feel stuck in a relationship or work situation? Struggling with life transitions: marriage, divorce, pregnancy/infertility, parenting, career change, becoming an in-law, serious illness, aging parents? If you'd like to change your life, I can help you understand what's getting in the way. Working together in a safe, nonjudgmental space, we can help you find the solutions you're seeking.