EmblemHealth Therapists in Gramercy Park, New York, NY

I work with you to discover what a meaningful life looks like and make the changes that will lead to deeper fulfillment. I specialize in navigating life transitions, building effective communication skills, and breaking down unhelpful belief systems. I use a non-judgmental approach in my work with individuals and couples that is rooted in curiosity and empathy for the client’s lived experience.

For over 22 years, I've enjoyed helping people to develop strategies to reduce stress/anxiety, depression, and successfully navigate common life issues related to career, life transitions, and grief/loss. As we all are trying to cope with the current crisis, we are having to adjust and find ways to maintain our mental health, relationships, friendships, and health. I offer phone and video (FaceTime & Zoom) sessions until we get out of this crisis and can resume office visits. I have sliding scale rates based on household income. Please contact me for more information. Wishing everyone the very best during these challenging times.

I believe that the therapy relationship has the ability to provide healing, growth and change. Finding a therapist who helps you feel safe, supported and challenged is central to this process. My style is warm and curious as well as direct and challenging. I am an active participant in the process as we seek out the hard and stuck places that get in the way of balance and meaningful relationships.

As a clinical therapist, my purpose is to center clients in the awareness that they MATTER in the world. For over 25 years I have run a private practice in New York City, working with individuals, couples and groups. My office provides a safe environment for clients to speak openly; to identify and resolve personal challenges and conflicts in order to rediscover and reach their fullest potential - leading to a joyous, healthier life. My practice is grounded in the principles of interpersonal/relational therapy, somatic experience (SE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Goal Oriented Therapy, Spirituality, and EMDR.

Are you a creative person? Do you find yourself wanting a way to feel better about your life? Are you skeptical about therapy? Are you dreading the idea of dredging up the past or talking about the addiction that hasn't worked positively in your life? Focusing on what you want rather than what you don't want is more productive in the few sessions alotted by insurance companies these days. I believe you can be where you want in less time through a process of self exploration that facilitates and supports movement towards your true desires for creative expansion.

Gail provides a safe, positive place for individuals to heal, transform, achieve inner peace, and unlock their potential. Gail aims to help clients gain more confidence and feel as if they are living fulfilling and productive lives. This is done by assisting clients in focusing on their personal strengths and values, exploring their personal stories, examining their thoughts and experiences, and rewriting their personal narratives. Additionally, Gail collaborates with clients to choose wise solutions and effectively negotiate with others.

Mike recognizes that reaching out for support can be uncomfortable, and he aims to provide a warm environment in which clients feel empowered to share their past and present experiences. Through empathic listening, Mike helps clients recognize behaviors and patterns that inhibit their growth and collaborate on actions that move them towards healing and healthy functioning. Mike’s work is collaborative and solution-focused to help each individual navigate any blocks to personal growth.

The Second Wind is a small group practice specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment. All therapists are LCSW's with several years experience. We believe treatment focuses on assisting patients in relieving the constraints to actualizing potential. In order to do this effectively, our therapists have extensive post graduate experience and training. Therapy is a collaborative effort between patient and therapist.

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 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.

Online Therapy only. Medicare accepted. Men in ACA: Welcome. Your Symptoms: Anger, Anxiety, Depression, CPTSD, Chronic Trauma from childhood. "I feel angry or frustrated all the time! I'm easily triggered and over-react. I need to stand up for myself but how and what to say in a way they can hear me? I can't seem to keep a healthy relationship going. I don't understand myself and why I keep repeating the same mistakes! I'm not satisfied. Is this it? REALLY?"

Gail provides a safe, positive place for individuals to heal, transform, achieve inner peace, and unlock their potential. Gail aims to help clients gain more confidence and feel as if they are living fulfilling and productive lives. This is done by assisting clients in focusing on their personal strengths and values, exploring their personal stories, examining their thoughts and experiences, and rewriting their personal narratives. Additionally, Gail collaborates with clients to choose wise solutions and effectively negotiate with others.

I am an easy to relate to therapist who has an uncanny ability to balance warmth and validation with being genuine and direct. I will collaborate with you to determine the way of relating, therapeutic style, and specific therapy interventions that make you feel most comfortable and are the most successful. I will use my expert training and education, using a growth oriented approach, to help you recover from depression, manage anxiety, improve your relationships (work, family, friendships, and romantic), and cope with general life stressors.

Gail provides a safe, positive place for individuals to heal, transform, achieve inner peace, and unlock their potential. Gail aims to help clients gain more confidence and feel as if they are living fulfilling and productive lives. This is done by assisting clients in focusing on their personal strengths and values, exploring their personal stories, examining their thoughts and experiences, and rewriting their personal narratives. Additionally, Gail collaborates with clients to choose wise solutions and effectively negotiate with others.

I am an experienced psychotherapist and throughout my career I have trained in various modalities of treatment. I combine the best of these approaches to tailor a treatment plan that is optimal for each individual's unique needs. My approach is interactive and I give feedback and make behavioral suggestions when indicated. I have been in practice over 35 years and have treated a great variety of issues. I have been on the faculty of Albert Einstein Medical College, New York Medical Collage and at Beth Israel Medical Center and have extensive experience in psychotherapy both in supervision and practice.

Through Telehealth via Zoom ,Face-time etc people can address issues in their relationships while remaining safe from travel while in their own homes. Stresses from this pandemic are creating new challenges in how we communicate. The loss of our routines has made communication more crucial for peace of mind . Communication is the main tool in resolving problems. Therapy facilitates the expression and sharing of your thoughts and feelings and will assist gaining awareness and control over your inner reactions Couples can describe experiences in a setting that allows for mutual listening and understanding .

Therapy can be a way to understand why you feel overwhelmed, lost, or stuck in patterns that are holding you back from living the life you want. I believe that finding the right therapist is key to fostering change and growth within the therapeutic process. My goal is for you to feel safe and supported as we help move towards your most authentic self. I have experience working with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, trauma, ADHD, low self-esteem, work-related stress, gender and sexual identity, relationship and dating concerns, as well as experience working with the LGBTQ+ community.

If you are a parent trying to get help for your child or teen due to an array of possible challenges that they are facing, I am always open to talk with you about how I may be able to help. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and their families and pull from my over 19 years experience providing psychotherapy many diverse settings. A basic goal of my work with every child, adolescent, and adult that I work with is that a safe, supportive, caring environment is created that can foster comfort for my clients to take risks and make change. Due to covid-19 I offer private ONLINE TELEHEATH services covered by most plans.

Are you curious about yourself, how you impact relationships, and want to feel better? Working towards change, self-growth, and mindfulness, psychological sophistication can develop if you connect with the right therapist & therapeutic environment. See how the past might have influenced present day feelings-a way of moving forward in life. In private practice 39 years: psychodynamic & eclectic modalities. Completion Postgraduate: psychoanalytic psychotherapy,psychoanalysis, Addictions, Doctoral work. Specialty: Depression, anxiety, low self-image, Bi-Polar, Addictive relationships, modifying behavior by acquiring coping strategies