Therapists in Central Park, New York, NY

Is your mother toxic? I am a licensed psychologist specializing in people with destructive mothers. I can help you pursue your dreams without fear of your mother's disapproval and transform your childhood wounds into peace, power and wisdom. I can also help you find courage and strength in face of grief and loss. If you are young adult, I can help you through the angst of difficult life transitions. If you are a lawyer or other professional I can help you manage work/life stress in high power careers. I also help individuals affected by PTSD, phobias and performance anxiety by using a scientifically-proven technique called EMDR.

Something happened – something scary and overwhelming – and life hasn’t been the same since. You find yourself avoiding close relationships or social events because you just can’t tolerate the fear that they trigger. You notice that you’re much more reactive than you used to be – loud noises, sudden movements, unexpected events – they all provoke a burst of anxiety. And no matter your intention, no matter how much time passes, you keep reacting, you stay hypervigilant, you look for danger everywhere. When this goes on for some time, it’s easy to become despondent, overwhelmed, and exhausted. This doesn’t feel okay – not anymore.

I am a NYS licensed Psychoanalyst and I am Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in Israel. I have 17 years of experience working with individuals and couples from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I invite you to explore the difficulties with which you are struggling, in an accepting, non judgmental and playful environment. Together, we will learn about unconscious and unprocessed aspects of your sense of self and about narratives you carry with you that affect your life choices and that shape your everyday experiences with people and alone and will work together to modify it in a way that will allow you higher degrees of freedom.

Have you been feeling alone or stuck? Having trouble completing day to day tasks due to feeling down or anxious? Do you feel like there is no one that understands, or nothing that can help? If you are reading this, you have taken a powerful first step towards positive change. Allow me to provide a safe and compassionate space for us to collaborate together to address your concerns. I use a cognitive-behavioral and strengths-based approach to help identify and overcome the obstacles in your way and empower you to build independence to face them in the future.

Therapy is a place where you are invited to reclaim or discover your true self. Loss and pain are fundamental human experiences that come in many forms, but they are not easy to process alone. In therapy, I can accompany you on your journey to understanding, healing, and embracing yourself in your truest form. My approach focuses on supporting you through building comfort with vulnerability and accountability. Together, we can identify what is not serving you and embrace what is.

It is my belief that anyone can benefit from psychotherapy as we all have unique concerns influencing our daily lives. Working in a safe and comfortable environment, I can work to help you know yourself better and to live your life the way you want. We will work collaboratively to explore and understand the psychological roots of emotional suffering by focusing on self-reflection and the examination and resolution of inner conflicts. I can help you to explore and modify your patterns of thinking in order to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and to improve coping with daily struggles.

When therapy really works, the experience is soul-feeding and transformative. I work with people who want to deeply understand themselves, and any suffering they may be experiencing, as part of the path to feeling more grounded, content, and whole. This path is often mysterious and difficult, with twists and turns that can be hard to predict. But the process is also full of meaning and growth. I'm especially looking to work with people who are interested in investing deeply in this process and open to meeting multiple times per week.

If you are feeling stuck and overwhelmed, you came to the right place. Together, we'll gain insight into what's getting in your way to restore balance to your life. I'll help you identify distorted thinking, modify beliefs, alter behavior, and relate to yourself and others in a way that feels easeful and gratifying. I am warm, non-judgmental, and direct—no subject is off limits, and humor is welcome! My style is integrative, merging evidence-based therapies with alternative “new-wave" therapies, honoring the connection between mind, body and spirit. I am strengths-based, trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirmative, and nonpathologizing.

As your therapist I will help you develop more self-awareness, gain new skills to better manage difficult emotions and unhelpful thoughts, enhance your communication skills, and improve your satisfaction in your relationships. We will work together towards helping you gain the insights and tools to increase your overall sense of personal fulfillment and emotional well-being. I am particularly sensitive to and have expertise in helping clients work through difficulties pertaining to immigration and cross-cultural concerns. I strive to create a safe and empathetic space for those who have been affected by war and conflict.

Thank you for your interest in my practice and for visiting my profile. My work is dedicated to helping individuals and couples improve communication, manage interpersonal conflict effectively and achieve the relationships they desire, both personally and professionally. I can also assist you in working through feelings of sadness, worry, loneliness, or lack of motivation, giving you the tools and coping skills you need to persevere.

A substantial subgroup recovering from COVID-19 are experiencing cognitive and/or Neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with the infection. I am providing screening and assessment of such symptoms. I am also working with the treatment of individuals recovering from COVID-19 providing Behavioral Medicine services. Panic attacks and overwhelming Anxiety including, Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms, PTSD, and Phobias have been observed. Alterations in mental status, decreased attention, focus, and cognitive fatigue are some of the neurocognitive symptoms worked with. The latest research and Best Practice Treatments are utilized.

Are you feeling trapped by anxiety, depression or a life crisis? Do you want to break generational cycles and reparent yourself? Do you struggle with chronic health problems, infertility, or transitioning to motherhood? With my experience working in hospital settings, I help clients navigate health systems and find meaning in life with a serious illness. As a maternal mental health specialist, I support clients through the emotional toll of trying to conceive, infertility, and pregnancy. I also specialize in helping clients process damaging childhood experiences and change their patterns for themselves or their children.

Accepting new clients! - Deciding to contact a therapist takes courage, and is the first step to helping you change and grow. If you're feeling stuck or fearful of the future’s uncertainties, that’s where our work comes in. Together we can move you away from overwhelm and exhaustion and towards acceptance and peace. Whether you are looking for individual, couple, or family therapy, I look forward to helping you increase your self-compassion, strengthen your relationships, and feel more connected. Email me to get started!

If you have been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, burned out or misunderstood and would like to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment I would love to be there for you to help you navigate, heal and grow. Stress can come out of nowhere. If you are suddenly feeling it's hard to cope with too many changes and challenges or you've been wanting some support but you are worrying about burdening your loved ones, seeking therapy is one of the best ways to work things through.

Whether you struggle with interpersonal conflicts, have issues with self esteem, or social anxiety, my goal is to create a peaceful place for a nurturing, supportive bond between therapist & client. My aim is not to change who or what you are, but rather explore how you respond and relate to your external world to create a perception that better serves you in your daily life. My approach to therapy focuses on relationships by creating a safe & supportive environment for exploration and growth, where clients can feel understood and validated.

If you are living with or beyond illness and loss or caring for someone who is, either as a family member/friend or professional, seeking out therapy is one way to take care of yourself as you navigate the challenges that come with these experiences. I believe that even in the most difficult times of life, people have an amazing capacity to grow, learn, connect, love, and find meaning and purpose. This can be balanced with the more uncomfortable feelings that come along with illness, survivorship, loss, and caregiving. I offer a non-judgemental and empathic therapeutic space where we will work together to find this balance.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State. In my work I find it useful to draw on a variety of clinical perspectives as each client brings to the process a unique set of needs, strengths, and goals. I love helping clients get unstuck from the patterns they live and relive over and over, whether it be in their jobs, families, relationships, or even inside their own heads.

Prioritizing ourselves in today’s world can be difficult, but I am here to help you do just that. As a mental health counselor in training, I want to help you on your journey to focusing on your mental health. I am committed to providing a compassionate approach to assisting you in navigating life’s challenges. In counseling, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where emotions are explored, change is embraced, and challenges can be faced head-on.

My specialties are in anxiety, depression, and health psychology. I focus on the mind-body connection. I use cognitive behavioral and eclectic techniques. I see individuals dealing with various stressors relating to coping with academic, job, and other stressors.