Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Lenox Hill, New York, NY

“When things change within you, things can change around you”. These words capture the power of therapy to help us improve our lives. I offer the opportunity to explore, navigate & negotiate life’s challenges and transitions. I bring 25+ years of clinical experience integrated with a mind-body-spirit approach. I offer a safe space and supportive guidance to enable you to share your story. In my work with adults, couples,and college students I effectively identify and offer multiple strategies, enabling you to develop inner tools and resources to achieve meaningful and lasting change.

Sydney Rae Leviton, LMSW, is a psychotherapist who intends to meet her clients where they are. Working in collaboration with the Trifecta team, lead by Board Certified Psychiatrist, she utilizes the creation of an authentic therapeutic relationship to ensure the healing process leads to an improved quality of life for her clients, as well as a sense of empowerment to handle life’s future obstacles. Sydney has experience working with individuals living with depression, anxiety, and complex trauma, as well as, co-occurring substance use disorders, and focuses on a strengths-based therapeutic approach to promote self-love and growth.

Imagine yourself feeling calmer, confident and more comfortable in your life. I have over 30 years of experience in helping clients lessen their anxiety, cope with stress and challenge negative beliefs and old habits. My expertise includes working with adults in all different stages of life who may be experiencing anxiety, stress, grief/loss, low self-esteem, acute and chronic illness and family and relationship issues.

According to A. Maslow, you must first have your basic physiological needs met before you can reach self-actualization. If you are searching for support and guidance in making the necessary changes to improve your life, I am here for you. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders and/or addictions. Some of my clients only require a few sessions while others have found that long term therapy is more beneficial since trust and safety are key ingredients in reaching therapeutic goals. The therapeutic alliance is most definitely related to the outcome of treatment.

I use empathy and understanding to foster a collaborative practice. I specialize in life transitions, addiction, and neurodivergent needs. I am committed to supporting individuals on their journey towards healing and personal growth. One of the key aspects of therapy that I like to focus on is emotional regulation, which is crucial for overall mental and physical well-being. I've helped numerous clients manage stress, process trauma and cope with difficult situations.I teach practical strategies and prove a safe space for emotional expression, which empowers clients to develop a healthier relationship with their emotions.

I believe that everyone has the ability to grow and achieve their goals. Sometimes it's harder than others. I work with people who want to cultivate real change in their lives, whether that's learning to manage depression or anxiety, getting along better with other people or their partners, or helping them accomplish that career goal they desire. I believe that establishing a good connection with my clients and creating manageable and growth-oriented goals can lead to lasting positive change.

I am an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College and an Assistant Attending Psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital with extensive experience helping adults from diverse backgrounds overcome a wide range of difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, insomnia, addiction, trauma, acculturation, minority stress, and LGBTQ issues. I am committed to providing a nonjudgmental and supportive environment that allows you to express yourself freely and feel heard fully. I strive to build a trusting therapeutic relationship and an authentic connection with you.

I view therapy as a collaborative and non-judgemental process that ultimately leads to deeper understanding, progress and change. I provide a supportive and non-judgemental environment, however I also challenge my clients when necessary to push them towards identified goals. My style is conversational, directive and collaborative. I specialize in treating people with "Timeline Stress" (ie: I should be married by.... I should have kids by....ect...), Anxiety, Relationships Issues, Break-up/ Divorce, Depression, Career, Parenting, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Stress related to Relocating to New York City.

I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Psychologist working with individuals who may be having difficulty coping with feelings of anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My experience working with a cognitive behavioral and mindfulness based orientation promotes self-awareness, more adaptive coping skills and greater insight into working through challenges.

I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss who are navigating life stressors and transitions, communication and relational difficulties, and the impacts of intersecting identities of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, social class, and beyond. Together, we work to unravel patterns, process past events, and explore dynamics with the self, others, and society for healing and growth.

Every person who has arrived at the decision to seek therapy has had a unique path that has led to this point. Many struggle with the overwhelming demand of coping in a world with mounting pressures. Some may have noticed that their friends and family are commenting more often on their drinking habits. Others may be dealing with relationship problems that are stemming from unresolved issues from early in life. I believe that every person is trying the best they can in their unique circumstances, and everyone the potential to heal when given the right support. Therapy can be a tool that fuels self-reflection and fosters change.

I work with adults struggling with varying levels of trauma, stemming from childhood or current relationships. I enjoy assisting young adults in their journey of discovering who they are, including clarifying their identity, whether that's sexual orientation or coming of age situations. I also work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, and relationship issues.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? I provide personalized, integrative therapy to women. I am a board certified, licensed clinical psychotherapist and I completed my graduate studies and training at Northwestern University. I specialize in women's mental health and I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered body image/eating, and reproductive mental health concerns with insight-oriented and evidence-based therapies. I help clients with self-esteem issues, stress & overthinking patterns, perfectionism, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, infertility challenges, prenatal & postpartum experiences, and motherhood & parenting.

My goal is to guide clients through self-exploration, self-awareness and resilience building that transforms them into self-reliant individuals. I integrate psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), DBT, relational, and mindfulness-based techniques tailored to specific needs. The therapeutic relationship is a partnership explored within a safe, non-judgmental environment, working at a pace that is comfortable for the client; we can explore short or long-term counseling. Together, we can work towards resolving feelings of sadness, anxiety, and understanding maladaptive patterns, gaining insight to change problematic behaviors

What do you want right now? Are you searching for something that keeps slipping away? Are you feeling stuck, sad, anxious or scared? Psychotherapy can help you discover what you may not see about yourself and your behavior. In my practice I work with people who are seeking change, self-understanding and greater fulfillment in their lives. Psychotherapy can be instrumental to help you establish better relationships, process conflict and deal with questions of self-worth. With warmth and dedicated attention I strive to be respectful, open and curious. I create a space where people can explore their internal world and speak freely.

I am a N.J. and N.Y. state licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience specializing in individual and couple's therapy. My style is warm, engaging, practical, collaborative and compassionate. The psychotherapeutic space I create is peaceful, safe and nonjudgmental.

Do you have unhealthy patterns of thinking and feelings about life, relationships, and yourself? Together, we will examine these patterns and experiment with new ways of processing and acting. My goal is to help increase your insight, enhance your relationships, and build on your strengths, while helping you develop tangible skills and strategies to live your life to its fullest.

Helping people rediscover their confidence and best selves comes naturally to me. My warmth, compassion, humor, transparency, and enthusiasm allow me to easily establish and maintain a strong rapport with my clients. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life adjustments, and fertility journeys. I am passionate about helping children, teenagers, young adults, adults, and couples reach their highest potential.

Worries keeping you up at night? Feeling "stuck" in a career or relationship? Do you feel like you're missing out on life because of your fears? I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specialties in anxiety, behavioral sleep medicine, and health psychology. My approach to psychotherapy is practical: I hope for my clients to complete treatment with skills and tools to navigate their emotional and physical issues. All services are provided via telehealth to individuals in Connecticut and New York State.