Female Therapists in Flatiron, New York, NY

My goal is to create a safe setting where together we can develop coping strategies so you can take charge of your life. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty years experience working proudly for the Veterans Administration and for private mental health agencies. Now retired with a private practice as a clinician with a caseload of men and woman who are dealing with life's stressors especially in these difficult times. Addressing past and current challenges will avoid emotional and physical difficulties.

During this very trying time of COVID-19, we are all directly affected in some way by this pandemic. Stress levels are high, affecting our emotional well-being, relationships and work lives. I know that this time can be overwhelming for many of us, turning our lives upside down in many ways, literally and figuratively. Our longstanding issues are being exacerbated, or we are developing new anxieties and stresses. I am offering Telehealth sessions (video or phone). I offer a flexible approach, conducting traditional "talk" therapy with a range of cognitive-behavioral strategies.

I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma after unexpected life events. Through my eclectic approach, clients gain a new perspective and free themselves from self-defeating thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Reframing is powerful. It empowers clients to choose a different way to look at their situation so they can find self compassion, acceptance, and peace. As an African American woman , I also understand how race and ethnicity play a factor in mental health. My practice offers strategies addressing racial stress and microaggressions. Let’s find ways to respond, heal, and move forward.

Wherever you are in your life’s journey, you don’t have to go through it alone. It can be challenging to understand why we are going through a difficulty in our life, but more importantly, it can be difficult to identify our own needs during these times. As a trained Art Therapist, I utilize talk therapy along with creative self-expression. I work from an intersectional and social justice framework, and as a female therapist of color I am committed to validating personal experiences and intersections of identity including race, ethnicity, and gender.

Do you feel like you’re at a crossroads, but not sure which direction to take? Are you struggling to love your body, have self-confidence and live in your truth? Or do you just need a safe space to sort through the complicated experience and expectations that go along with being a woman in a patriarchal society? If these experiences and questions sound familiar to you, I’m here to help you find your path! Through the use of humor and lightness, I hope to help you feel safe and valued.

Psychotherapy . . . a dynamic, interactive journey. I offer a safe, caring, professional environment in which we co-create a relationship essential for your healing and growth to occur naturally. With you, I undertake the opportunity to cultivate a supportive and trusting relationship. In my 30+ years as a therapist, I have come to know that it is the genuine connection between us that paves the way to successful, fulfilling therapy. I will help you to learn more about yourself, to understand why you do what you do and to uncover, strengthen and integrate the many aspects that make you authentically you.

Did getting to this page take you a while to finally do? Let's face it, therapy can be really intimidating, especially if we've had a bad experience or have never been before. I can promise you my style of therapy is the furthest thing from intimidating. I want to hear you out, be with you in what you're processing, and make it less painful with more gains. In my office, we'll laugh, get real, and walk through whatever it is you need. It's my belief that we're not meant to go through life with an "it is what it is" mindset. It truly doesn't have to be, if you're wanting change we're going to find a way to get there together.

I have been practicing in NYC for over 25 years with a speciality in infertility and family building using donor assistance. I have a strong conviction that therapy can help people lead the lives they dream of having. I am able to use my ability to understand my clients and help them resolve what is getting in their way from attaining those dreams. I have a profound respect for people who desire to change their lives by understanding themselves and I am greatly attuned to the different ways that people go about this. I am able to listen, not only to what my clients say, but to what they really want and need.

Are you seeking support to overcome anxiety and overthinking? Do you long for a safe space to heal from painful experiences and connect with your authentic self? As an experienced Asian female therapist, I offer compassionate and thorough guidance to help you navigate cultural conflicts, identity issues, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. As someone who grew up between two distinct cultures, I deeply understand the challenges that cultural differences can bring. My passion is helping clients break free from old patterns and discover their true selves, leading to a more fulfilling and happier life.

I have experience working with college students/young adults coping with professional or life transitions, first-generation Americans, African-American or Caribbean-American men and women , adult/geriatric individuals with acute and/or chronic medical illnesses.

I love providing a safe, comfortable and nonjudgmental space for my clients to explore whatever issues are relevant to their individual circumstances. My therapeutic style is approachable, warm and not overly formal. With an integrative framework and a trauma-informed lens, I blend elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), EMDR, psychodynamic, strengths-based, mindfulness-based and/or existential/spiritual approaches. The experience for clients is flexible and collaborative, as we customize our approach to working together, in order to best fit their individual needs and preferences.

Do you want to get the most out of life? Often clients come to therapy to overcome barriers that are holding them back and experience, increased professional satisfaction, enduring, rewarding relationships, a higher sense of purpose and life satisfaction, less stress, overall happiness. I work with clients to increase their self awareness and improve emotional well being. My areas of Specialty: Relationships, Individual & Couples Therapy, Depression and Anxiety, Break up, Separation or Divorce Counseling, Multicultural Counseling related to Assimilation and Acculturation, Career Issues, Life Coaching & Dealing with Loss. Check out client testimonials on my website.

My work is dedicated to helping people improve their lives. I see both men and women with everyday struggles - issues with intimacy, challenges in romantic relationships as well as with friends & family, uncontrolled mood changes, depression, anxiety, as well as struggles in the work place - all of which play a role in undermining self esteem and self confidence.

I believe that everyone deserves to have happy, healthy and successful relationships, both with themselves & with the people in their life. Therapy is a process of learning and discovery that can help you heal. I want to be able to guide and encourage you, while also creating an environment where conversation is welcome. I believe in your value and worth as an individual and the dignity of making your own choices. You’re the expert on your own life and you should be treated as such. My approach includes empathy, authenticity and paying attention to how you are feeling in the moment.

I work with clients to bring out their strengths and improve relationships. By creating a safe, positive environment, clients can grow into their best selves, build fulfilling lives, and connect with the people around them. I also work with women navigating childbirth so they can feel confident in their new role as mothers.

I offer psychotherapy for men and women seeking relief from emotional suffering, experiences of disconnection, or untenable situations in their lives and relationships. I am committed to building an energetic and collaborative therapeutic relationship that can help you better understand your motivations and needs, and experience a more authentic and vital connection with yourself and others. I regard symptoms, whether related to anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, low self-esteem, or unsatisfying patterns in your relationships, as opportunities for growth when approached with curiosity, compassion, and respect.

I aim to work with people from all walks of life, specifically those who struggle with trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, and relational issues. I provide individuals and couples with skills to communicate healthier, increase connection, and build more life satisfaction. Being an Afro-Caribbean woman , I understand the importance of finding a therapist who is multiculturally competent. I validate and integrate the unique experiences of people of color in the therapeutic setting.

Navigating life’s transitions can be difficult and evoke feelings of anxiety, depression, and relational issues. Thus, I seek to provide a safe and warm environment for you to express yourself and find comfort. I’m a compassionate listener who will collaborate with you to manage the challenges that life seems to throw our way. I utilize an integrative approach to address mood-related symptoms, racial issues, and sexual concerns (e.g., sexual dysfunction, sexual orientation).

Welcome! I believe therapy is a collaborative process and hope to create a welcoming space for partnership and growth. I specialize in working with children aged 5-16, adolescents, women and gender-expansive adults, and couples. I have worked closely with survivors of all ages of gender based violence and individuals experiencing complex trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and PTSD. With couples, I partner with all members to address challenges, including communication, disconnection, infidelity, and resentment.