Therapists in New York County, NY

Addressing your needs while supporting and guiding your desires for change is positive. In treating individuals and couples for relationship issues and feelings and hopes, these are useful. Exploring past and present challenges, we will focus on gaining self awareness, communicating more effectively, and understanding your own and others' needs while working on behavior changes to achieve desired results. In and out of session, our work will lead to healing from problems, creating trust and connection and moving forward in positive ways, personally and in relation to others.

Dr. Reed Maxwell earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Binghamton University (May 2017) and completed his doctoral internship at University of Rochester Medical Center. He uses a variety of evidence-based techniques to treat problems in work, love, and life. Dr. Maxwell is experienced in cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and third wave therapies (e.g., acceptance and commitment therapy). Dr. Maxwell is available for Telepsych and skype.

I work with adults, adolescents, and couples. I am active in my work; I clarify for each person what is important to her. My orientation is psychodynamic; I explore past history connected to the present and open the possibility of finding out who you are, how you arrived here, and where you are going. Crises in development and transition are important, opportunities for change. These are good moments to enter therapy. Times of depletion or feeling stuck are also important moments to initiate change. I'm here to help. It is important that you feel I understand you correctly, as you see yourself.

As difficult as life may seem at times, I aim to help my clients feel as if they don't have to go through it alone. I strive to provide a warm, supportive, and culturally sensitive safe space for my clients. I empower clients on their healing and self-growth journey by truly allowing them to feel heard and accepted. My goal is to help individuals regain control over their mental well-being, and together in a supportive therapeutic space, we can accomplish exactly that. I have worked with at-risk adolescents and adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, and races.

I have been a practicing psychotherapist for 30 years. I bring this experience to every new client I work with. My approach is engaged and practical. I want to find the ways that work best for each client, to assist them in solving problems, addressing emotional concerns and finding solutions to their difficulties. I make suggestions and encourage clients to explore choices, to build on their strengths, to identify and achieve goals. I work with a wide range of problems and find the practice of psychotherapy creative and life affirming. I welcome new clients and support their well being.

Change can happen in an instant depending on a belief system. I work with recognizing, changing, and replacing faulty belief systems. The ability to relax and enjoy- while remaining vigilant to success and threats- comes by fighting the fire at the base. We take three roads: The thought (cognitive behavioral therapy), the feeling (psychodynamic), and the behavior (Pavlov/Skinner-behaviorism).

Dr. Hirsch specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy to help people live more meaningful lives. Her previous roles include working as a senior psychologist at the Mount Sinai Traumatic Stress Studies Program followed by becoming the Clinical Director of Mount Sinai's Eating and Weight Disorders program, and then in 2010 spent her time developing the Mount Sinai Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Program, where she was the Clinical Director from 2010-2015.

Through both my psychoanalytic training and my training as a creative arts therapist, I treat each person as an individual and we come up with a treatment plan together. My patients are often dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, identity formation, trauma, and attachment issues. I enjoy working with adults in the creative arts, children, and adolescents. My view of therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to help you increase your self-esteem, have a greater understanding of yourself, and be able to have healthy and long-lasting friendships and romantic relationships.

Empathy and humor are key in the therapeutic process and I use both. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years experience providing psychotherapy to adults and couples. During our sessions you will feel respected and heard with a focus on providing emotional relief. If you would like to see my TV interview with Arise News Network please paste the link into your browser. http://youtu.be/iLQkT0WAemM

As a clinical psychologist, I meet my patients exactly where they are. We work together to bring about symptom relief from the issues that have led them to therapy; to change longstanding negative patterns which continue to get in the way. The goal is to create and sustain a happier, meaningful and more fulfilling life. I have worked in many NYC hospitals including Mt. Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, as well as a fellowship at the William Alanson White Institute. Using an eclectic approach, I practice cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and psychoanalytic techniques to tailor treatment to each individual's needs.

I believe in the art of psychotherapy. We are all on a journey of self discovery painting our canvases in search for meaning. Therapy offers an extraordinary exploration of self. Whether you are feeling stuck with relationships, anxiety, stress, anger, or low mood, we will address your concerns together and strive towards creating change. I have developed my knowledge, techniques, and professional approaches through specialized workshops in London and New York City. My approach is very integrative and mind-body focused, which allows me to ensure therapy is custom tailored to your needs.

Do you want to improve your relationships? Do you feel overly anxious at times or "blue" and don't understand where such feelings are coming from? Perhaps I can help you. Over the last twenty-five years I have worked with many individuals with stressful marital and interpersonal issues. Getting a better grasp of the conflicts and feelings you are experiencing can help you create better coping skills and feel more in control of your life. With a Ph.D. in art history, I have a special interest in working with artists, writers, entrepreneurs and other creative individuals.

Have you been feeling anxious, stressed and overwhelmed or struggling with feeling not good enough? Clients who come to me are often experiencing constant worry, stress, over-thinking, over-analyzing, panic attacks, anxiety in social situations, or difficulty enjoying things they once used to. People who experience these feelings often report that they feel stuck, that they have been avoiding things or are not enjoying life and are not feeling fulfilled. If you are someone who feels this way, you may also feel that you are not functioning or performing at your full potential.

I work with families, couples and individuals. My work experience encompasses: couple conflicts, parenting and individuals struggling with depression and/or anxiety. Groups which I facilitate are self-esteem, anger management, trauma and older adults adjusting to the later years in life.

My therapeutic approach flexibly intertwines psychodynamic understanding with evidence based interventions, tailoring to the individual. I believe a difficulty tolerating certain emotions underlies many disorders and can be a reason people turn to substances. I consider helping my clients become intimately familiar with their emotions as an important goal of treatment. I concurrently help clients develop the skills to cope with their feelings. As a result, my clients get to know themselves better in addition to creating a richer life experience.

Are you feeling frustrated in your personal relationships? Unfulfilled in your work? Don't have a clear vision of the future? Therapy can be a powerful experience in which one grows and learns how to better cope with the various challenges and struggles in life. Over the years, I have witnessed and was inspired by the impact of therapy on people's lives. Therapy can tremendously help people live a more fulfilling life where they can understand, accept, and express who they really are.

It's critical to me to fully understand the immediate issues for seeking therapy and how this evolved. My focus is on present distress and related life events to create awareness and successful alternative ways of moving forward. Through mutual exploration a deeper understanding of central issues evolves and fosters desired change. This is a process of discovery for adolescents, adults, families, couples.

Everyone experiences life challenges and stressors, creating overwhelming emotions and behavioral patterns. Therapy is your first step toward gaining greater insight into your life. The therapeutic relationship will assist in exploring how you relate to others and the world. I strive to create a therapeutic experience that is safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative.

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.