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

Feeling anxious, lost, alone, disconnected from yourself, partner, family, or peers? I can help. I am a therapist with over 10 years of experience and training working with diverse individuals and families experiencing a range of mental health challenges. I have treated mood disorders, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, attachment ruptures, communication, and relationship challenges. I bring a trauma- informed, strengths-based, culturally competent, anti-oppressive, and intersectional lens to my professional practice.

Everyone has a story to tell, but sometimes our own story can feel completely written and narrated out of our control, leading us to feel overwhelmed or helpless. My job is to empower you to put yourself back into the driver’s seat of your own life and own your unique story. Whether you are struggling with addiction, trauma, low self-worth, attachment issues, anxiety, or depression, I want you to know that therapy can help transform pain into growth and fulfillment. Healing is both uncomfortable and worth it.

Relationships with others, with yourself and with your environment all shape who you are. I believe healing of any kind begins with developing insight into and mending your relationships. This might mean setting boundaries, honoring your emotional experience, or making a major life change. These will be our main goals in therapy. I work to create a supportive and holding environment for my patients through which we build lasting change. I am warm, direct, and find value in incorporating humor into my work.

Is anxiety, depression, or anger holding you from enjoying your life? Are having a hard time finding motivation after a breakup or losing a loved one? Are you struggling with your relationships/setting boundaries, or feelings of guilt. As a psychotherapist my work is driven by the deeply held belief that people get better. Every person has the ability to heal, make connections, and deserves healthy relationships. I can guide you through life's challenges with compassion and respect. My style is interactive/engaging and I work collaboratively with you to promote the growth and change you desire.

Do you struggle in family, romantic or work related relationships? Maybe you experience anxiety, sadness or anger and are struggling with significant life transitions or past events which were traumatic? Giving you the space to voice your feelings, needs, and thoughts is central to my work with you. I believe everyone has strengths that can be used to change any life situation. Our focus would be to identify these strengths to allow you to move forward in your journey.

I believe in a flexible and pragmatic approach to change that focuses on each client's needs. My technique balances insight, active collaboration and positive exploration. I help clients to create practices that affect real change in the present. I see life's difficulties as challenges that further growth and depth. I've trained and worked in a number of contexts and with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, and relationship challenges and growth. I also work with issues of creating a substantive, meaningful life within the distractions of modernity.

I prioritize an interactive and relational approach to therapy, helping clients to understand the factors contributing to destructive patterns, uncover their strengths, and develop the skills and opportunities necessary for improvement and their version of success. I understand the impacts of an invalidating narrative and strive to help people build greater confidence and a sense of productivity in their personal and professional lives.

I am dedicated to helping clients work through these challenging times and aligning with their best selves. Together we will process emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that impact your daily life. I will encourage ongoing feedback and challenge you to implement newly developed skills and insight into your everyday life. I have experience working in healthcare, outpatient mental health, and residential treatment.

It is important to find a therapist who helps you to feel safe and understood but is still effective in facilitating change. In my psychotherapy practice, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ) to treat issues such as depression, anxiety, sleeping issues, procrastination, low self-esteem, and anger. I provide support during significant life stressors, including career/work issues, relationship turmoil, pregnancy/parenting concerns, and bereavement. I am also a native New Yorker, and understand many of the unique issues we face.

Marjan believes that the foundation of therapeutic work is a caring, supportive and hope instilling relationship that allows clients to engage in self-discovery and fully explore their potential. His work is based on a holistic approach to mental health, in which all dimensions of wellness that contribute to experiencing a fulfilling life, are considered.

Experiencing trouble with sleep/suffering from insomnia can be a painful & exhausting experience. I am a Yale-trained, clinical health psychologist, specializing in all-natural, evidence based insomnia treatment. After receiving a comprehensive sleep assessment, you & I will work together to create a tailored sleep therapy plan based on your unique physiological make up, sleep patterns, daily requirements, contextual & environmental factors. Treatment might include any combination of the following recommendations- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia ( CBT -i); Auricular Acupressure Beads; and/or Mindfulness/Relaxation Training.

As a clinician, the therapeutic process is only meaningful and complete with the reciprocity and engagement of those I work with. Each individual is unique and their stories are interwoven with a rich tapestry of diverse emotions. By balancing the abstract, creative, philosophical, and introspective aspects of life with friendliness, compassion, empathy and care, I walk the path with you on your journey toward peace and happiness.

I am passionate and committed to working with my clients to change thinking patterns and behaviors leading to happier, more satisfying lives. I will work with you to set goals and focus on achieving them! I believe that feeling comfortable in therapy is crucial and that your connection to your therapist is most valuable. Because of this, I have multiple clinicians at the practice to make sure that everyone finds the right fit for them. I am a certified in CBT and use this approach to teach clients to be their own therapists!

Young adults (ages 18-40) have special needs, including: transitioning to new life events; feeling insecure about friendships; recognizing unresolved trauma/loss; creating a sustainable work/life balance (often while struggling with pressures to succeed and/or procrastination); and comparing themselves to others while efforting to figure out what they want professionally/socially/romantically. Because of the limited services in New York that address the specific needs of this population, Ms. Francis' private practice focuses on them.

My utmost commitment to clients is providing therapeutic services with empathy and unconditional positive regard. By creating a safe space for open communication, I aim to help individuals, couples, and family members work towards healthier interpersonal relationships. I had the privilege of assisting clients through various stages of life – grief, pregnancy/postpartum, parenting issues, pre-marital counseling, marital/family issues, separation, divorce, recovery, affairs, sexual issues, mental health diagnoses – both in private practice and a New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports approved outpatient program.

As a psychologist, I help people address their struggles and reach their potential. I pay careful attention to the establishment of a safe, trusting environment where people feel heard, seen, and supported. I have come to recognize the issues that come along with our attempts to cope with challenges that life presents. We often use strategies that might have been useful in the past and are less helpful now. These patterns--many of which are not in our immediate awareness--are multilayered and as such, present as portals for us to access the enormous field of potential for lasting change which we aim to access collaborativelly.

Taking the first step toward transformation is often the hardest part, and you just did it! In life we often arrive at circumstances beyond our understanding. These experiences can be the result of attachment style, unresolved trauma, grief/loss or dissatisfaction with life’s journey. At times these experiences distort our perception, or causing sadness or anxiety. These events may diminish our ability to enjoy life the way we would like to. In practice I have supported adults/children cope with depression, anxiety and trauma.

Gloria has extensive experience providing support to individuals of all ages with varying needs. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Using a person-centered approach, Gloria employs and integrates many different treatment modalities including CBT , Behavioral Activation and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. She has experience working as a therapist in various settings. Gloria is an active listener who believes that a strong therapeutic alliance is the foundation for successful therapeutic outcomes.