Attachment-based Therapists in Flatiron, New York, NY

As humans, we tend to avoid our more difficult and complex emotions in hopes that they will disappear. However, it is more often the case that the feelings we turn inward find their way out, and sometimes in a less-than-ideal way. Therapy is a unique space to explore the parts of you that tend to stay hidden. It is a space to “look beneath the hood” to understand more fully who you are and "why" you are. With this newfound insight, we can explore ways for you to engage more fully in your life and relationships, dig into your sense of purpose, and reconnect with (or discover for the first time) feelings of stillness and joy.

Are you looking for more meaning in your life or struggling with a transition? Are you having trouble in your relationships and want to improve them to live a better, richer life? The pandemic has been unprecedented for most of us, and you may be looking to start recovering from all that hardship. Therapy is a great place to start that work. Sharing your inner world with a therapist takes courage, and my job is to work with you to create a supportive, comfortable environment where we can combine your courage with new ideas, perspectives, and insights to help create meaningful and lasting change.

My guiding therapeutic belief is that each person is unconditionally valid and worthy of positive regard, no matter what you may be going through. I cultivate an environment where you can show up fully, exactly as you are. From that solid foundation, we can work on untangling distressing symptoms, entrenched patterns, or negative beliefs that may no longer be serving you. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, gender and sexual identity, trauma history, disordered eating, ADHD, and relationship issues.

I have a deep commitment to care about and build meaningful connections with my clients. I’ll work with you to explore your hidden emotions, understand where they come from, and utilize problem-solving skills to tackle your real-life issues that might cause these emotions. My experience in various clinical settings working with children, adolescents, and young adults have developed my skills to provide individualized, holistic and culturally-sensitive care. I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. I will be with you every step of the way toward reaching your goals.

Where are you in your healing journey? Healing can take unexpected twists and turns, it unfolds naturally, it wrinkles, and relaxes again over time. Have you reached a point where you are ready to release old patterns, let go of old stories, and truly embrace a bold new vision for your future? Creating a safe, nurturing therapeutic space allows for deep self-exploration and developing a loving awareness. If you are reading this I am sure that you have already started to reflect on the person you are today, but sometimes an objective ally can facilitate even more growth.

Stepping into therapy and engaging in your own personal growth is empowering. We all manage an immense number of stressors in our daily lives, and therapy is a space where you can take time to pause, reflect, and grow. I work with individuals of diverse backgrounds—including adolescents and young adults—who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, cultural adjustment, interpersonal stress, and more. I understand that every client’s needs are different and use various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic approaches.

Hi beautiful people! Need support from feeling unseen or navigating a world in which your identities are not affirmed? I'm here to support you in further harnessing your intuitive voice, as well as providing a space to explore your past, current, and potential future. As a Black/Queer/Neurodivergent provider, I am dedicated to helping you synthesize memories and experiences of your life, and how these moments might be informing your identities today. I am deeply invested in you and think of our relationship as a collaborative one in which we both discover and explore what affirms you and makes you feel seen, heard, and supported.

My approach to therapy emphasizes insight, emotional healing, and empowerment to help individuals and couples reach their highest potential and to have more gratifying lives. Through an alliance of trust and collaboration, we will work together to untangle confusing thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns to rediscover your capacity to make meaningful choices that are right for you or your relationship. I am also the Founder and Clinical Director of Gotham Mental Health Group, PLLC, a Flatiron based group private practice in Manhattan.

I can help you to figure out why you feel unsettled or are challenged with a relationship, or help you face a life transition or pending job change and position yourself for such change. My goal is to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and increase your capacity to have a strong self-worth, better relationships, greater work satisfaction and a positive state of mind. With time and work, we can bring about your desired change and growth. I have an eclectic therapeutic approach clinically, as different psychoanalytic and relational theories inform my work. I often use coaching techniques as well.

My practice centers on helping people live everyday more fully. Daily pressures to manage work, relationships, and ourselves often leave us feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. Some people express these feelings through anxiety or persistent self-critical thoughts. Others may feel discouraged, guilty, ashamed or sad. Many use substances, food, risky behavior or other distractions to momentarily feel better. Psychotherapy can help resolve these issues by creating a space to gain better coping strategies, enhance your focus of your place in the world, and develop greater resiliency.

You are not crazy. You are simply struggling to navigate the complex world around you. Too often people view therapy as a shameful endeavor, something only “crazy” people do. No myth has ever been further from the truth. The truth is quality therapy will transform your life in ways you could never imagine possible. Despite how difficult it may be to see now, you will surprise yourself and everyone in your life at what you become.

Finding the key to happiness, I have always believed, comes from understanding yourself and coming to terms with who you are. I work very compassionately, without judgment, in a collaborative fashion, to help facilitate greater self- acceptance and equanimity. Whether we investigate your own family dynamics or process through Emotionally Focused Therapy, sessions will help uncover the underlying emotional beliefs that direct your own internal "story".

My ideal clients are young women struggling with relationships, self esteem, and body image. If they grew up in a manipulative, abusive, or enmeshed environment, they might find themselves taking on perfectionistic or caretaking behaviors. They might also be experiencing a “quarter life crisis,” exploring a new career path, or unpacking how family dynamics have impacted them. My vision is for clients to put themselves first, live by their values, and understand their needs. In our work together, we’ll get clear on how your past has influenced your present so you can build a life that aligns with what’s most important to you.

I believe understanding who we are and why we do things is a fundamental part of self-growth. My aim is to help you gain self-awareness and agency by using empirically grounded techniques in therapy. Additionally, I am mindful that no two people are alike. Taking into consideration your personality traits and culture help me tailor my approach to working with you.

Have you found yourself feeling stuck, uninspired, or unhappy with who you are or your current circumstances? Do you want to learn how to love and accept yourself while still working towards goals of personal growth? My name is Michelle, and my goal as a therapist is to help you develop the insight and tools to become your best self and create a life worth loving.

The decision to begin psychotherapy is a courageous act. I admire those willing to begin a journey towards transformation, and I am honored to walk beside them in their pursuit for happier, more productive and successful lives. For individuals and couples, a psychotherapeutic experience is an opportunity to heal painful wounds, improve communication, increase awareness and insight into one's emotional life, and open oneself to new and better experiences. No matter the presenting problem, psychotherapy can be a deeply rewarding and life-altering experience. I am a clinical psychologist, who utilizes various techniques and interventions.

Chris works with adults who are experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship and family concerns, academic stressors (including transitioning into higher education), and identity development. As part of the LGBTQIA+ community, Chris is especially focused on identity development and personal struggles related to navigating the world as a queer person or just someone who feels like they may just not fit in. Chris will work with you collaboratively to understand your experiences - your joy, your pain, your struggles, and your goals and aspirations.

Congratulations on taking this step in seeking help and support for yourself or your family. I work with children and adolescents, families, men, and women. My 20-plus years of clinical work with children and families is built on an attachment-oriented foundation and is informed by my personal experience as an adoptive parent and training in relevant play and family therapies. Regardless of a child’s emotional/behavioral presentation or attachment (RAD) history, I view parents as partners in their child’s therapeutic process and support and guide them, in parent sessions and/or in family sessions with their child.