Therapists in New York, NY

I specialize in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of panic disorder, OCD, anxiety, challenging life transitions and depression. Using the integration of cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and relational therapy strategies, I believe successful therapy is achieved in the context of an accepting and supportive relationship. It is in the spirit of this collaborative approach that I coach patients through an effective process of change, addressing problems and symptoms so that patients can achieve change, meaning and value in their lives.

As a bilingual (English and Korean) psychologist I have a broad range of experiences working with diverse individuals who suffer from cultural concerns, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, disordered eating habits, sleep hygiene, and life transitions of all types, I am particularly sensitive to issues around marginalization and immigration, including the experience of being bi-cultural.  And while I work with adults of all ages, I have a particular interest in working with college and university students, as well as others in the process of launching their lives as adults.

If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I am passionate about working with individuals and couples in their relationships. I acknowledge the impact of their relationship with their jobs, relationships with family, relationships with friends, lovers, anxieties, loneliness, and themselves. As an artist with a creative approach, I help clients understand the basics of these relationships while working together with them to reimagine and recreate those relationships in new ways. I seek to assist my clients in promoting peace, wholeness, and energy that reflects the uniqueness we all have. I would love to assist you in reimagining the way you approach challenges in your life.

Do you feel dissatisfied with your relationships or sex life? Perhaps you have trouble expressing your needs in a relationship, or you get stuck in repeating arguments. Or you wonder how to be with a partner who can meet your need for emotional support, appreciation, alone time or good sex. Maybe you struggle with loss of passion or experience sexual anxiety. If you're an expat or immigrant, or if you're in an intercultural relationship, perhaps you run up against cultural differences. If you're in a non-traditional or open relationship, maybe you find it a challenge to navigate different values and relationship styles.

You’re here! Perhaps it’s your intuition saying you’re ready to get to know yourself more. Maybe you’re tired of feeling stuck, confused, and lonely, trying to break old cycles, yet finding yourself repeating the loop again and again. Whatever brings you to this page, welcome! As a trauma-informed therapist and psychoanalyst, I offer a safe space to explore all the parts of you, building awareness around where your unhealthy patterns were born, why they continue, and work towards breaking them.

Life in today’s world isn’t easy: online dating, social media, remote work, global uncertainty…the list goes on. I specialize in guiding young adults and couples as they navigate it all. My clients are working through life transitions, relationship challenges, career uncertainty, self-esteem issues, or just want someone to talk to regularly. My role is to identify the right tools to move through these obstacles so you can begin to thrive.

Whether you're struggling with OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, or body image concerns, know that you're not alone. I understand that it can be difficult to take the first step, but I am here to offer you my unwavering support, guidance, and expertise. I aim to foster a warm and collaborative relationship with my clients and to empower them with the tools they need to cope independently once treatment ends. I bring authenticity, transparency, and a sense of humor to my work and love to help people find the motivation to make changes and overcome obstacles.

My role as a therapist is to create a safe environment for individuals to address their issues in an authentic manner. I have experience working with issues, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and making change in life during challenging transitional periods. With a collaborative approach, I empower and guide clients to deepen their understanding of themselves and further use this insight to initiate change and identify goals within reach. Therapy can begin from a good place; we do not have to be struggling or feeling like the walls are closing in on us in order to start the process of healing.

Welcome! I am so happy that you are taking this step in your healing process. No matter what brings you to the search for a therapist you deserve to be seen in your wholeness, in your pain, in your joy and in all the beautiful messiness in between. You are entitled to your vitality and we will work together to pursue just that. I work from an anti-oppressive lens, acknowledging the impact of interpersonal, systemic, and intergenerational traumas and also come from a mind/ body, emotion-focused, healing-oriented approach. I hope to highlight your innate resilience that brought you to the incredibly brave step of asking for support.

Are you looking to make a change? Are you having challenges with reaching your life goals? Are you looking for someone to help work with you on how to set new goals, work towards them, and further achieve them? As a Licensed Social Worker, I hold over 10 years of combined experience in working with hospitals, community-based mental health services, and resources across New York City. I am dedicated to helping you reach your fullest potential through kindness, humility, patience, and diligence.

You know how some people struggle to get a good night's sleep and they aren't able to do their best at work or at home? I help them to be able to finally sleep soundly again, so they feel rested and ready to take on the world. In my Back-To-Sleep Program, I offer cutting edge Sleep Science information as well as dynamic Sleep Wellness Coaching all to guide you back to sleep without addictive pills! Imagine falling asleep easily, sleeping throughout the night and waking up refreshed and vivacious! You're only a phone call away.

As a traumatologist I provide expert,holistic treatment services for adults, and high conflict,distressed couples via Zoom. I have over 30 yrs experience with mood disorders ,relational difficulties and recovery from multiple traumas. I help people feel empowered to use their unique gifts to better their lives in a practical way. My practice is committed to Black Lives Matter to repair the social and psychological wounds of racial violence and institutionalized oppression. I welcome your call to discuss personalized and holistic treatment options .

I am highly trained and very experienced with people of all ages and all diagnostic categories. My training is psychoanalytic. I adapt this training to the situation and needs of my patients. I prefer to work psychodynamially. I also do consulting and forensic work. I have always worked with children and have fifteen years of full and part time experience as a school psychologist, including four years in a school for children with serious learning and emotional problems.

Dr. Christian is a licensed psychologist and a trained psychoanalyst with over 20 years of clinical experience helping patients with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. He is on the Faculty of the Psychoanalytic Association of New York; and a clinical supervisor at City College, City University of New York. He has been a staff Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry, Beth Israel Medical Center, and the New York Methodist Hospital. He is the author, co-author, and co-editor of several books, book chapters, and papers in peer-reviewed journals.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. I have expertise in the evaluation and treatment of addictions and trauma in adolescents and adults. I am trained in behavioral interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), biofeedback, and hypnosis, and have used these approaches to intervene with a variety of diagnoses, specifically, substance abuse disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The path of self-discovery and fulfillment is one of the most profound journeys on which we embark. This path requires that we are witnessed and supported by another so that we can develop a loving and accepting relationship with our true selves. My role as your therapist is to help guide and support your unique process of self-discovery. We will identify and then heal any self-destructive behaviors, limiting beliefs, addictive behaviors, and/or unhealthy relationships so you can know your true self and reach your potential towards a fulfilling life with purpose. Visit my website: www.karennelsonlcsw.com

Are you concerned about your relationships, difficulties with daily functioning, or the ways your personal history affects your present? Have you lost someone close to you and are finding it difficult to cope? I find it most important to first listen to the realities and histories of the individuals I work with, and then work together toward mutually understood and discussed outcomes. Together we can work to approach difficult topics and identify ways through them.