Therapists in New York, NY

My goal in therapy is to help you have more satisfying and effective relationships, find a greater sense of stability and empowerment, and discover a greater sense of meaning to your life. Though the work sometimes takes great courage, requires significant hope, commitment, and strength, in my experience it’s well worth it. From the start, I work towards establishing a trusting relationship, communicating clearly and collaborating with you to make sure you are getting what you need.

Your therapy session is a time for you to slow down and focus on what matters most. I facilitate finding solutions to your toughest problems in an interactive, non-judgmental way. With over 20 years experience, I can help you untangle your problems, overcome emotional roadblocks, and improve your relationships. Individual and relationship/family therapy are available to adults and adolescents dealing with a wide range of life stressors and mental health concerns. My treatment philosophy emphasizes a warm, empathetic style, and empirically validated approaches shown to be effective.

Dr. Baum believes now is always the best time to become the best you. He provides both online and in-person; individual, couples, and family therapy. His approach is exploratory and directive, meaning he is available to help you solve your problems and provide instruction when needed. Dr. Baum understands that it is hard finding a therapist who is the right fit, one who you trust and has the skills to meet your needs. He will happily set up a free introductory meeting.

As a licensed clinical therapist for over 5 years, my goal is to assist my clients in obtaining insight into their daily functioning in order to live a healthy meaningful life. Using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Grief Counseling, Trauma Informed Care, and Supportive Counseling, I empower my clients to develop healthy coping techniques and skills to manage their mental health.

When faced with a crisis, impasse, or other stressful life situation, we all intuitively seek comfort, support and guidance. We can usually receive this from friends, spouses, and family, and while it initially makes us feel better, it often isn't sufficient to resolve what challenges us or prevent it from reoccurring. Real and lasting changes are possible, but they require trying new approaches to old problems.

I work with teenagers and adults who wish to have someone to talk to about their daily lives or help them work through certain situations or issues. At the end of the day, I aim to be someone that could give back to the community and make a difference in an individual’s life. I would hope that my therapy sessions would be the client voicing their concerns, thoughts, and issues most of the time, and I would be present to ask more questions and try to get the client to dig a little deeper. The client has all the information and just needs a little push to lead them to self-discovery.

Your story deserves to be listened to with sympathy, acceptance and respect. Together we will work toward your recovery, healing and growth. We will learn how to develop safe and healthy relationships, characterized by compassionate communication and mutual understanding. We will create a lifestyle marked by good self-care and maximum fulfillment in your relationships and your work.

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 Mental Health Counselor, who has a Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Psychology and Advanced Certification in Mental Health Counseling. I offer my clients psychotherapy with an integrative approach, utilizing different theoretical frameworks to individualize a therapeutic plan for every person, group, and couple I work with. I primarily focus on CBT, Person-Centered, DBT, Relational, Psychodynamic, mindfulness, and meditation, but offer other techniques listed below. ​ My own philosophy is based on a holistic approach, so I do not always focus on diagnoses or pathology. However, I do recognize that sometimes it is needed.

Welcome. You may be here because you want to develop deeper insight, more fulfilling interpersonal relationships or effective ways of managing stress. Together, we will work to draw connections of past experiences with current challenges, access your unique strengths and explore and work through patterns that are no longer serving you. This process can facilitate lasting change by empowering you to make choices that are aligned with your authentic self.

Are you hitting a breaking point with the overthinking, but don't know how to stop? Maybe you feel stuck in your relationships or at work, but you’re allergic to conflict and are overwhelmed by the idea of change. Things like OCD, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, and relationship stress can make uncertainty feel intolerable. This can lead to anxiety that is high, and self confidence that is low.

I believe in being an active collaborator in psychotherapy sessions. My style is warm, frank, and attentive to the processes of healing and change. Therapy is not a one size fits all type of experience. Using creativity, exploration and feedback, we will discover the unique combination of insight, emotional processing, coping skills and lifestyle changes that will help you reach your goals and enhance your sense of well-being.

My Approach to therapy is non-judgmental, collaborative and individualized, in that each person is unique and has their own strengths and challenges. My Expertise is being authentic and relatable in forming trusting relationships with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, scared, anxious, depressed, grief, loss, sad, hurt, neglected, abused, deceived, dismissed as the result of life events. Small talk makes me nervous, so I actively work to make sure everything I do and say comes from a place of authenticity. I hope to be part of your journey and share this with you.

If you want to feel happy with yourself, enjoy relating to others, and find passion in your pursuits, you may be looking for a therapist with the empathy, understanding and knowledge to guide your process effectively and help you find your way. I am an old hand at this. I offer a safe space for you to get to know and love your true self and acquire the emotional resilience and skill you'll need to enrich your life experience.

I believe that seeking therapy is a sign of courage and strength. As a licensed, experienced psychotherapist working with adults and children, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment to help clients make the connection between current symptoms and underlying causes. I will work collaboratively with you-to help you work at a comfortable pace that will help you meet your goals. Beginning therapy can be a daunting proposition and I hope you will take this important and ultimately rewarding first step and contact me for an appointment. Saturday appointments available.

Psychotherapy can be used to assist people who are feeling stuck or unfulfilled as well as help those struggling with stressful life transitions; experiences often accompanied by depression and anxiety. Through my straightforward and active approach, I help my clients enhance their self-awareness and develop important skill sets to navigate difficult circumstances. I also believe it essential to learn about the impact of one's past on current relationships. I highly value the connection I have with my clients and I make every effort to foster a therapeutic environment that feels natural and authentic.

People often come to me during life transitions when they feel anxious, scared and sad. Together we explore and develop more self awareness that leads to greater self acceptance and purposeful decision making. I work with Individuals and Couples to heal from traumas, process grief, work through shame and self judgment, improve relationships, manage career challenges. Addionally I have a special interest in working with parents during postpartum and beyond.

It’s normal for individuals and couples to encounter struggles. Perhaps you've gone as far as you can trying on your own to resolve personal or marital distress without resolution. Your coping strategies are not working, and too often you feel distressed. You can choose to be proactive and get resourced by a professional counseling so that you can start on your journey toward change. I’m also able to integrate a Christian perspective for those on a faith-based journey. We can exclude this approach for those not ascribing to any particular spiritual orientation, I'll apply sound clinical expertise in a spirit of warmth and care.

I am a clinical psychologist who works with individuals across the lifespan including children, adolescents, and adults. I strongly believe that growth and exploration is an essential experience throughout all stages of life, regardless of one's age. I prioritize engaging in meaningful relationships with my clients and emphasize sincerity in all interpersonal connections. I am committed to providing those who work with me with a safe space that they can comfortably use to explore, grow, and heal.