Infertility Therapists in Flatiron, New York, NY

Are you feeling isolated, alone, overwhelmed by life's difficulties? Psychotherapy may help. I am a clinical psychologist-psychoanalyst with an interactive and pragmatic approach to life's problems and challenges. I help people develop strengths, cultivate relationships, and build resilience. I help people with anxiety, depression, mood and adjustment disorders, and relationship issues, etc. and I also specialize in (in)fertility, adoption, all areas of family building, eating disorders and addictions. I teach, supervise, consult, write, and actively participate in my professional communities. I am British, living in US since 1976.

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.

Deciding to seek out help is often not an easy decision. As a relationship and marital therapist and a seasoned infertility counselor who also experienced both infertility and pregnancy loss, I am very aware of the impact decision-making choices have on people''s daily lives and relationships. My approach is interactive and solution focused, and rooted in the belief system that with knowledge, the right support systems, and practical tools one can overcome any challenges in their relationship/marital conflicts, anxiety, depression, and recurring negative thoughts in their daily lives and their infertility and pregnancy loss.

My treatment approach is guided by Cognitive Behavioral Theories. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to build on their strengths and inner resources. I believe my role as a therapist is to empower my clients and provide them with the appropriate tools, support, and practical feedback to help manage or resolve current problems while creating positive changes to long-standing disruptive patterns in their thoughts and behaviors. I have experience helping patients with anxiety, depression, life transitions, decision making, problem solving skills and the psychological and emotional effects of infertility and the ART process.

Chronic pain or illness doesn't stop for a pandemic. In fact, it may be harder to get to your doctors or you may feel even more distant from everyone else. And your physical health may still be affecting...everything. Are you having trouble managing symptoms of an illness, side effects from a treatment, chronic pain, infertility , or the emotional burden of your own or a loved one's diagnosis? Are you looking for greater peace in your mind and body? Medical diagnoses and how we feel physically can profoundly impact our emotional health, family lives, and so much more. It can be a lot to handle on your own and you don't have to.

Compassionate Collaboration ---- I am a Clinical Psychologist with over twenty years of experience as a psychotherapist. Our work together would focus on finding a deeper understanding of your thoughts and emotions in order to look for conflicts that are holding you back. Tolerating difficult feelings in therapy can help you to gain clarity and find more flexibility within yourself and help you to make healthy choices. Treatment could involve working directly to reduce symptoms, exploring the past, expressing difficult feelings, looking at parts of the self which are often denied, challenging personal blocks and examining relationship issues

I enjoy helping others find relief and a sense of freedom so that they may experience true fulfillment and joy in life. I believe we are each unique and extraordinary individuals at our core and that the key to finding relief is learning to fully accept ourselves so that we can reconnect with that extraordinary part of us. I will work with you to explore which approaches and techniques can best help you while building trust and connection, which over time, leads to a path of long-lasting joy that we all deserve.

You may be wondering if therapy is for you. Therapy can be many different things to different people. You may have a specific problem you would like to address - a strained relationship, an unsatisfying job, trouble with food or sex. You may be dealing with something more obscure - a vague feeling that something is not right, a general sense of detachment from yourself and others. Or you may need someone to delve with you into the depth of your suffering and bear it with you. Certain experiences and discoveries can only happen in the presence of a professional, supportive other.

I approach my clients from a place of empathy and compassion for the issues that have led them to seek support. In a safe, transparent, and non-judgmental way, I collaborate with them to better understand how past experiences and relationships are informing and influencing the present. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families around conflict in communication, anxiety and depression, parenting issues, reproductive challenges, coping with loss, and a variety of other issues and challenges that arise in our everyday lives.

I believe that everyone has the right to feel healthy and energetic. Stress often interferes with this; it doesn't have to be that way. A warm, professional atmosphere and a variety of bio-behavioral techniques can provide just the support necessary to help people be the very best they can be. I am personally in recovery from a 13 year Migraine headache and anxiety condition; biofeedback and counseling helped me to put this debilitating set of symptoms into remission without the use of medications. I am living testimonial to the effectivenss of the complementary therapeutic approach to health. My trained team shares these values.

I specialize in helping women navigate the struggles of parenting, both in the transition to motherhood, and in the ongoing challenges of parenting and relationships. I help women build the support they need to take better care of themselves and their families. I integrate psychodynamic therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT) to treat perinatal anxiety and mood disorders, trauma and bereavement after pregnancy loss and help women navigating infertility .

Life can be overwhelming on any given day, but when mental health concerns are added to the mix, it can seem impossible to overcome even small hiccups. This is normal, but it is not something that you should have to deal with alone. My goal as a therapist is to address whatever problems you are experiencing at any given moment. I provide structured sessions using evidence-based approaches to help you or your family tackle concerns related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, trauma, grief, relationship stressors, infertility and adoption issues, sport performance, and life adjustments.

Have you ever thought there was a more authentic version of yourself? Maybe you’ve glimpsed this version in the eyes of someone who loves you—like a grandparent, teacher, or friend. They see only the best in you and you feel strong, confident, and content around them. Spoiler alert: this can be you all the time! Due to trauma, stress, or unhelpful conditioning, many of us develop maladaptive coping strategies and negative thought patterns, which keeps us from living authentically.

I strive to provide a safe environment where you can express your thoughts and feelings openly. I view therapy as a collaborative process, where together, we will clarify the issues in your life and look at understanding the meanings attached to your experiences. I am passionate about helping clients better understand their emotions, thought patterns, and ways of relating to themselves and others. I believe that a stronger awareness leads to meaningful growth, as it opens space for opportunities to respond or engage in new, healthier ways.

Tired of feeling overwhelmed by life, unhappy about your career or family life, frustrated by relationship issues, or desperately trying to find relief from sadness, fears, or anxiety? Together we can embark on a journey that explores who you are and where you want to be, uncovering your strengths, needs, fears, desires, and everything else in between, along the way. We will also delve into experiences from the past that may be holding you back from a more fulfilling future, which in turn, will help equip you with the tools and resources to effectively manage past traumas or adversities.

If you are reading this, you have taken a courageous first step toward growth, change and improving your quality of life. In my view, life's fabric is made up of relationships to self, symptoms, significant others, life experiences, the world in which we live, religion or spirituality, money, our life's work...My life's work is psychotherapy, and I love my work. In my view of this process, issues and problems in these relationships are worked through. Via the therapeutic relationship, symptoms and their underpinnings are addressed with the goal of living a richer, fuller life.

Jennifer Silvershein, LCSW specializes in supporting individuals who experience self-doubt, difficulty in relationships, anxiety, eating disorders and low self-esteem. Jennifer helps her clients to recognize and make the changes necessary to create a life they love. Through several years of clinical experience, Jennifer has found that therapy is most effective when grounded in understanding, collaboration, and motivation. She prioritizes creating a supportive environment in which individuals feel both safe and inspired to make powerful strides towards a more fulfilled self.

We all have the ability to heal from our pain. I am committed to reducing suffering and fostering hope. Studies confirm the most positive outcome from therapy is based on the strength of the therapeutic relationship. I strive to create an empathic, safe, honest and collaborative environment where you are supported and deeply understood. I have successfully treated depression, anxiety, trauma, complicated grief, PTSD, dual diagnosis, and a broad spectrum of disorders. I believe part of this success is my focus on you as a person - not solely on the issue or disorder. It is possible to lead a more fulfilled and meaningful life.