Spirituality Therapists in Gramercy Park, New York, NY

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.

As a social worker psychotherapist, I have been trained to address not just your immediate symptoms, but also all of the various other factors that may be involved—family structure, past experiences, spirituality , bodily health, and systemic issues, to name a few. There are so many unique and important pieces that have come together to affect your experience of the world; they deserve to be acknowledged!

I utilize an eclectic, psychodynamic approach that is tailored to your individual needs. I work with a wide range of people facing a diversity of challenges. I have specific experience with issues related to substance misuse, LGBTQ identities, HIV/AIDS, anxiety, depression, sexual compulsions, romantic relationships, spirituality & religion, and trauma. I welcome the opportunity to talk with you and be a part of your process of growth and development. Feel free to contact me for more information or an initial consultation.

Feeling stuck and do not know how to move forward in life? I am a bilingual (Spanish) holistic psychotherapist specializing in women's issues, life transitions, and spirituality . My approach is a collage of evidence-based and non-conventional practices, such as mindfulness, intuitive healing, and integrative health. With compassion and humor, I create a safe environment for self-discovery, healing, and growth. I create a judgment-free environment to help you feel heard and safe when being vulnerable and open about what is impacting your life and preventing you from moving forward.

Who am I? What am I doing with my life? Why am I having such a hard time? Many of my clients are searching for their place in the world and struggling with big and small questions alike. They might be exploring themselves and their spirituality , or they might be having trouble coping with anxiety or handling relationship issues. My belief is that all questions- large and small- are worth exploring thoughtfully. My goal is to help clients gain a deeper sense of insight and purpose while doing so.

I am a limited permit licensed psychotherapist who has been studying psychology, psychotherapy, and its intersection with spirituality for almost a decade. We all experience anxiety and depression, and life loses meaning at different times, leaving us feeling stuck and without direction. All these symptoms are our soul's way of calling us back home to ourselves when we are astray too far and/or too long from our true selves. Psychotherapy is one of the first steps we can take to find our way back home. Only when we are at home within ourselves we begin to feel at home in the world.

Life can be challenging and I believe that we are each on our own journey to understand what it means to live a full and meaningful life. My philosophy is that we all can benefit from taking time to care for our mental well-being. I treat the whole person, with an appreciation for how the mind and the body are connected, and an understanding of how culture and society influence our lived experiences.

For almost 30 years as a psychoanalyst, my life work has led me to specialize with professionals from the fields of art, theater, spirituality and business. I have connected with like-minded people, sharing the unique perspectives and diverse background of my own past life careers as an actor, producer, chaplain and minister. Want to improve your relationships? Drawn to my specialization in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, individuals, couples and groups do just that, through eliminating addictions, resolving feelings of abandonment and career ambivalence, and overcoming fears of intimacy and/or sexual difficulties.

Ready to be seen and heard for all that you are? To be lovingly called out? To make peace with your shadow parts? To become your own best friend? To fall in love with life? It’d be an honor to help you experience deep soul level healing through our authentic connection. A dynamic where you’re able to breathe easy, knowing there’s always someone who gets you, in all your complexity, and holds the highest vision for you even when you seem to forget it.

I believe strongly in the trans-formative energy of the human spirit. I believe that with self determination and a knowledgeable, non-judgmental approach one can reach a place of absolute self-fulfillment, genuine inner peace & meaningful healthy connections with others. Clients have told me that I have a natural ability to create an environment that encourages self exploration & a safe space. I work with adult ADHD/ADD; I offer organizational coaching, impulse control techniques. I also specialize in treating therapist as the client around issues of professional burn out, stress management and trauma.

Everyday I am humbled by working with those who have the courage to look in the mirror and work on themselves. I view psychotherapy as an opportunity for growth no matter where you are in your life; whether seeking support in a time of crisis, suffering from a mental illness, working on relationships, or you are simply curious about who you are and how your mind works. My treatment approach is rooted in psychodynamic and relational frameworks although I tailor my technique to each client. I value change beyond symptom resolution but also to increase self awareness and individual growth.

I am passionate about working with individuals and couples in their relationships. I acknowledge the impact of their relationship with their jobs, relationships with family, relationships with friends, lovers, anxieties, loneliness, and themselves. As an artist with a creative approach, I help clients understand the basics of these relationships while working together with them to reimagine and recreate those relationships in new ways. I seek to assist my clients in promoting peace, wholeness, and energy that reflects the uniqueness we all have. I would love to assist you in reimagining the way you approach challenges in your life.

If you are thinking of calling me, it is because of at least one of these reasons: you have unsuccessfully dedicated considerable energy and time to solving your anxiety, your fears, your obsessions, your losses and trauma, your sadness, your failures in your relationships or in your productivity; you have become tired of repeating the same mistakes and behaviors, and have not been able to change; you have been rejected, you have experienced not being loved, understood, taken in your uniqueness; or you have not done all that you wish to be more courageous, creative, to be more as a person.

There’s no better feeling than being able to be your true self. My job is to help find and provide this space for you. A space where you can express your unfiltered feelings; a space where you can gain a sense of freedom and control; a space where you can be your complete and unapologetic self. I am passionate in working with college students and young adults, particularly those living with depression, anxiety, or ongoing life transitions. I use a strengths-based person-centered approach to see your needs as unique.

For over 20 years, I have worked with individuals and couples who are experiencing emotional challenges within themselves, their circumstances, or in their relationships past or present, personal or professional and those with past trauma. When we don't know what the next step is to move us past these challenges, we can get stuck and from this experience, symptoms of anxiety, depression or both can arise. These symptoms can take us on a downward spiral in our mental-emotional health. It's time then for an experienced professional and attuned listener to assist you back towards the upward spiral of health and well being.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychotherapy services to adults, adolescents, children, and families. I specialize in short-term treatment and cognitive-behavior therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and mind-body issues. As a therapist I am caring and approachable, and I strive to balance empathy with an engaged and interactive style. I am multilingual (Spanish and Italian) and enjoy working with people from all different backgrounds. I pride myself in approaching my therapeutic work with a focus on the integration of mind, body and spirit.

Therapy is a collaboration toward your healing and self-exploration. Finding the right person who is attuned and able to respond to your needs is an essential part of the journey. My approach is, above all else, to be with you with thoughtful attention and curiosity. The ways we listen to you together will uncover your natural ability to nourish healthy aspects of the self, and transform wounded or stuck parts. These fragmentations often result in anxiety, depression, creative blocks, issues with self esteem or relationships. I also see couples with difficulties navigating conflict, communicating, & understanding the other.

I am available for in person and remote therapy. The decision to enter Psychotherapy is a courageous one. When you have tried everything you can think of to feel better emotionally, but nothing quite works, it can be disheartening. Fortunately, that's where the help of a Psychotherapist can come in. With determination and commitment to the therapy process, it is never too late for anyone to change and live a happier more fulfilled life. For the past 33 years I have been in Private Practice working with clients (adults 18 and older) to do just that, change their lives. What makes me a unique psychotherapist is discussed below.