Therapists in New York, NY

I believe in drawing from a wide range of approaches and theories, but always grounded in psychodynamic understanding, focusing on what is best suited to each person in their own therapy. I know that a trusting relationship must be the foundation of any therapeutic process if it is to be productive, and this is the kind of environment I try to create for all of my clients. I am engaged and interactive, and I work with a wide range of clients with varying backgrounds and issues.

I am a clinician in both Connecticut and New York. I had extensive clinical experience working as a court appointed Guardian ad Litem, previously working in Therapeutic Foster Care and as a Psychotherapist. I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Political Science from Central Connecticut State University and earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Saint Joseph. I have worked in various professional settings through direct practice and in social advocacy. I have worked alongside state non-profits in child welfare, as well as school base counseling and outpatient clinics.

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.

Beginning therapy is a courageous step, particularly when facing issues related to your partnerships, family dynamics, or identity. With a warm, affirming environment, I will invite you to bring a compassionate curiosity for yourself and others offer in order to explore and expand the possibilities in your life, disrupt defeating patterns, and create space for greater joy and connection. Recognizing the unique experiences, values, and contexts of every individual, couple, and family, I work collaboratively to define your goals and pursue changes that are meaningful to you.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 9 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults from a variety of cultures. I typically work with adults and young adults experiencing difficulties related to depression, anxiety, trauma, acculturation, family relations, adoptions, grief and loss, life and career transitions, stress, personal growth and self esteem. I integrate CBT with strength-based approach to help people change their thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behavior to improve their current situation and their work and interpersonal relationships.

Are you depressed, anxious, fearful, angry? Are you struggling with marital, parental, familial, relationship, employment issues. I have been working with adults, adolescents, couples and family's for over 25 years. My goal is to help individuals function at their full social, intellectual and emotional levels. I help couples communicate and function to the best of their capabilities. I work with individual clients and support them work through their depression and anxieties. Creating a supportive and warm environment is always my focus.

Whether the collapse is "out there" or "in here," it often seems the world is collapsing. Many of us seek therapy because the sense of losing our mind, our self, our loved ones, or our livelihood is terrifying, and the real threats of catastrophe are debilitating. Knowing what we want becomes increasingly difficult, and we struggle to take shape and hold on to ourselves in the presence of others. We fold up or fold in to protect ourselves and our relationships, but then aloneness, desperation, panic, and self attack set in.

Feeling STUCK? People come to therapy when they feel burdened, suffering, or passing through a life transition that shocks or baffles them. People come for help to learn to accept themselves or make changes in their lives. But, old habits get in the way of attaining goals, connecting with people, and enjoying the richness of life. There is therapeutic magic in understanding and expressing the internal parts of ourselves that feel in conflict. Here, you learn ways to quiet the inner dialogue enough so that you can feel free to listen and take action to promote your own well-being.

We empower women to feel fierce and confident both personally and professionally. In short, we want you to feel like the badasses you were meant to be…PERIOD! We also help adolescents and parents navigate life transitions. For many of our clients, a lack of skills, low self-esteem, minimal self-empathy, and/or past hurts tend to get in the way of hitting desired goals and having fulfilling relationships. For adolescents finding autonomy while also dealing with ridiculously big emotions can wear on teens and parents. This can lead to depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation and self-harm

I am internationally recognized for helping people break negative patterns and improve communication in their relationships. For over 35 years, I've led groups for eating disorder recovery & self-esteem enhancement. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families challenged by depression, various forms of addictions, including co-dependency. I help people manage anger, stress and emotional struggles. With compassion and creativity, I actively engage with people to foster resilience, confidence and self-worth in order to mobilize their strengths, fortify their sense of value and embrace their life journey.

I work with clients on whatever issues they are having. Common issues often include anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and life transitions. I work with all age groups, from children through "senior citizens," and have training and experience working with diverse populations. I believe it is one of my strengths as a psychologist and a person that I welcome and appreciate each person for his/her uniqueness. This includes being sensitive and open to cultural, racial and sexual orientations different from my own, as well as having an appreciation for clients who come from backgrounds similar to mine.

I am an experienced psychotherapist with an interactive approach and work with adults age 18 and over as well as couples of all ages. I utilize a variety of modalities to meet the unique needs of each client and have a focus on reducing stress and anxiety. My experience has included working with a wide range of everyday problems as well traumatic events.

I specialize in solution-focused therapy. Through the lens of Person-centered psychology, I collaborate with clients to identify what would make the most difference in the area that they want to work on. Each counseling session is directive and intentional in moving clients toward accomplishing their goals for therapy. I work mainly within the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework, with systems and conflict perspectives as my theoretical base. I have a speciality in child and family therapy with an acute focus on child, parent and couple-work. Please visit our website at www.crpartnership.org for more information.

Modern western society has conditioned us to disconnect from our heart and body, and direct our minds to think about, rather than feel, human emotion. We've developed unhealthy defenses such as repression or rationalization to avoid feelings and explain our behavior. Therapy requires a leap of faith that allows us to open up, take a long, deep look at ourselves, develop compassion, and be vulnerable. These skills and experience teach us how to behave in other relationships, extinguishing unhealthy patterns, and coping with discomfort, as difficult as it can be.

As a caring psychotherapist in practice for 30+ years, I specialize in working with adults who are unhappy with themselves and their relationships, who experience the discomforts of anxiety, low self-esteem and depression and who feel stuck and are unsure what to do next. I am committed to the growth of my clients.

I am a mental health counselor licensed in New York with about 8 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach. I also have about 20 years of law enforcement experience. I have experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns to include, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, substance abuse issues, anger management concerns, domestic violence issues and sexual addictions. I also have helped people who have suffered trauma, including first responder traumas, and helped victims of abuse- sexual, physical and emotional.

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.

I aim to provide a warm and supportive space for therapy that facilitates vulnerability, insight and growth. I give great importance the therapeutic relationship and see therapy as a joint process where we work together to develop insights into patterns and make discoveries that assist in both change and self-acceptance. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic theory, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based methodologies with a person-centered approach. I collaborate with my clients to foster self-awareness and work towards treatment goals in a personal and integrative way.

I have seen different ways people feel about "therapy," but when we are going through something tough, we could all use someone to talk to. Therapy is your private, trusted space for taking an honest, deeper look at what is going on in your life and within yourself. In this safe space, we work collaboratively to explore your relationship styles, and thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be helpful, or getting in the way. We all have a built-in compass within us that encourages and guides us towards "who we are meant to be." The insights generated in therapy can help us make moves towards a healthier, happier life.