Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Chelsea, New York, NY

Greetings! Welcome to my page. If you are here it means that you are on the path to being the best version of you.Do you have difficulty with relationships/communication skills? Do you feel misunderstood by others? Is it difficult to relax even when you are exhausted? Do you feel overwhelmed, lost, confused, or just unsure of yourself at times? Do you experience negative thoughts (or actions) that you find difficult expressing to others? Flashbacks of difficult memories? I am here to travel a path to wellness with you. Here you will find a safe, confidential, non-judgemental place to unpack.

Jenna Sackman is a holistic and integrative therapist who specializes in working with high functioning individuals (children, teens & adults) and couples and is passionate about making therapy a meaningful, joyful experience. Her areas of expertise are anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, loss/grief, transitional periods, and intrusive/negative thoughts. Most clients choose to work with her because she uses an active approach and provides her clients with concrete skills. Jenna understands that therapy is a huge investment, and she, too, is fully invested in helping her clients to realize significant and observable change.

Life is a journey. Too often, though, we find ourselves adrift, feeling alone, scared, and without a map to navigate. I believe that therapy provides a trusting, compassionate, and facilitative relationship for moving through life's uncertain waters. My goal is to help you feel more in control of your life by gaining insights into patterns and relationships that may hold you back, and to develop practical skills for coping with life's inevitable challenges. I believe that, together, we can help you realize your potential, feel more connected to others, and set your own course on your journey.

Life is increasingly complex, and so it is important to find a space you can feel grounded. My style is direct, compassionate, and collaborative. I approach things pragmatically to support you in reaching your goals and learning to leave behind the things you may have outgrown. I believe that psychologists are most effective when we examine our own context, biases, and experiences. The sign of a truly effective therapy relationship is one where you feel comfortable voicing your perspective, even if history has made you cautious. I empower my clients to find and use their voice in therapy and out in the world.

My therapy sessions are focused on serving as a support and guide to my clients while creating a nonjudgmental setting to allow my clients the ability to express themselves freely. I collaboratively work together with my client in achieving their desired goals. My passion is to help my client recognize their strengths and to promote self-empowerment.

I specialize in working with individuals and couples who are struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. As these experiences look different for everyone, I focus on getting to know each client beyond the surface - taking the time to understand who they are, where they come from, and what their goals are.

In the current society we live in, buzzwords from the psychology field are being used widely. This has allowed for a drastic change in how therapy is perceived. From that, something else surfaced: the concept of modern loneliness, an issue that seems to be all around us like an invisible, yet quantifiable, statistic. We constantly hear about self-care, self-worth, self-love and boundaries as remedies for all challenges we face. The need for connection with the self is essential to a healthy life but to what extent have we decided the focus on the self will lead us to relatedness and responsibility for others?

Although the energy of transition and healing is in the air for so many of us, undergoing the initial steps towards seeking support can be difficult. Thank you for leaning into this process and exploring some of the ways we may be able to work and move in partnership towards a space of spiritual, emotional, and mental wellness. During our initial sessions, we will focus on weaving together, the elements of your lived experience that inform your current thought process; the identities that inform how you move through the world; and which will ultimately support in outlining a set of intentions and goals for our time together.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

Are you struggling with a big life choice? Feeling overwhelmed or hopeless? Maybe you've lost touch with yourself or can't connect with others. If you're searching for a way to improve your life, you're in the right place. I can help you explore new possibilities and equip you with clarity and self-control. You'll feel heard and understood. Whether you're facing relationship issues, navigating conflict, or simply want to build better communication skills, I can guide you. We'll work on setting healthy boundaries, making confident decisions, and letting go of guilt and shame. Together, we can help you achieve self-acceptance.

I've been a practicing psychotherapist in the New York City metropolitan area for over 25 years. Most of my clients are adults with relationship problems, work issues, anxiety or depression. Some have histories of trauma. My approach to therapy is generally a psychodynamic one with a focus on the here and now. I also use mindfulness, hypnosis, ego state therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as tools in treatment. I have found that this eclectic approach is helpful to clients as one size does not fit all.

We will focus on your strengths to develop healthy coping skills and problem-solving methods as lifelong tools. You are the expert of your own experiences, I use this philosophy to help clients achieve their goals.   My practice uses a strengths-based approach to work through challenges. I aim to help individuals develop and achieve goals that lead to empowerment and a life of fulfillment. If you are struggling with issues that impede your growth, please allow me to join you on your journey. I use a cognitive behavioral approach, which places a high value on helping clients understand their process.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience in the mental health field. I served on the faculty of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine for 12 years, and was the Director of Training of the medical school's Clinical Psychology Internship program, where I taught and supervised psychotherapy. Over the years, I have practiced a variety of therapy approaches, and have distilled down the methods that have been most effective. I strive to provide empathy and clear understanding, and bring focus to help clients understand and work through problematic patterns of thinking and feeling.

I am a sex-positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming psychotherapist with experience working with individuals across inpatient and outpatient settings. I identify as a Latinx, Queer, Cis-male and enjoy working with clients of all genders and sexualities. I offer compassionate support to individuals sifting through the endless complexities of our modern life. I am experienced in treating issues around depression, mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety and relationship concerns. I am dedicated to creating a warm, empathic and most importantly authentic space for you to safely explore yourself, including your mind and heart.

Therapy should be a space to help you better understand yourself and how you got to where you are now. My job is to help you do just that. I work from a non-judgmental, empathetic, and attuned place, to help you feel supported throughout your process. I believe therapy should be collaborative, and while not always comfortable, you will always feel safe and heard. I will work to be flexible to your needs and personality and will always meet you where you are. We may laugh, you may cry, and you may laugh while you cry. Wherever you’d like to go, I’d like to go there with you.

Nicolette Makedon is a licensed mental health counselor at MindWell NYC. She practices cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and holds a primary certification in rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) from the Albert Ellis Institute. Nicolette earned her M.S. in mental health counseling from Queens College, and her B.A. in Psychology from Adelphi University.

I believe that finding happiness and achieving peace is not the absence of conflict and stress, but our ability to better cope with it through better knowing ourselves. I want to partner with you to make more conscious choices, develop resilience, and empower you to make changes and address barriers that might have you feeling stuck. I provide a non-judgmental and safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. I also happen to think that humor and having a good laugh is incredibly healing too.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

My goal is to listen and help you tackle difficult issues, inform and support you so you can feel empowered, every day. Empathy, constructive listening and feedback are combined with theory to provide established clinical support. Concerns such as anxiety or depression, relationship barriers and sexual concerns, career and money difficulties are all welcome. I want to help you find success and feel good about yourself and all that you invest in.