Couples Counseling Therapists in Lower Manhattan, New York, NY

If you are a creative soul, an artist, a writer, an actor, a performer, or even a unique individual looking to tell your story in this world and are looking for wide ranging help in areas of life and artistic expression I believe you are in the right place. My artwork has been exhibited in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle and has been featured in a variety of publications. I recently finished a novel and am close to completing a screenplay. Without outlets for artistic expression our light becomes dim. I worked on my undergraduate concentration focusing on the psychology of art and artists.

There are many ways to process experiences and feelings, not simply limited to talking. Integrating psychotherapy and creative expression can provide a refreshing, insightful, and effective experience in therapy. Some of my areas of focus include trauma, anxiety and depression, stress, loss and life transitions, as well as family and relationship difficulties, among others.

I primarily focused my studies on communities of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and the effects of pervasive trauma. I also am very interested in neurodivergent and personality disorders.

I believe that people come to therapy because they want to change their life for the better. I work with individuals to lighten sadness, grief or anxiety, or to gain a greater understanding of one's self. I believe that the root causes of difficulty are developmental or situational, circumstantial, or a trauma. I strive to provide a non-judgmental, nurturing, safe space to explore insights, strengths and challenges. I specialize with multi-cultural and multi-racial adults, expatriates, those in multi-racial relationships, and those struggling with anxiety, depression, personality disorders and addiction.

Hello! I'm Dr. Brian Freidenberg. In therapy, I place the therapeutic relationship above all else. The relationship is the vehicle for change. I believe that a good therapist listens well; is empathic; and provides a safe, empowering, and judgement-free environment. The client and I form a partnership to help the client navigate this great adventure called life. My primary areas of expertise are ADDICTIONS (e.g., substances, sex, video games, phone, social media), ANXIETY, CHILDHOOD and ADOLESCENCE, COLLEGE students, VETERANS, RELATIONSHIPS, TRAUMA, GROUPS, PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, and COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY.

I support clients going through a wide range of presenting issues and problems including major life transitions, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, and daily stress. I invite clients to approach therapy with an open mind and a willingness for self-exploration. I am a BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ allied professional who offers support, compassion, and validation to your lived experience. I work with individuals, couples and families.

We all have things we need to say that no one in our lives can hear. I'm a psychoanalyst. I listen to those things. I've worked successfully with anxiety, depression, low self-confidence and low self-esteem, habitual substance use, maintaining sobriety, physical, emotional, and sexual trauma, anger management problems, grief, relationship issues, family dynamics, creative blocks, shyness, post-traumatic stress, midlife crises, career shifts, questions of gender and sexual identity, and more.

I am a psychotherapist passionate about providing individualized care to adolescents, adults, and couples . I believe therapy should feel safe and be a space where you can explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and concerns relating to race/ethnicity/intersectionality.

The most important thing in a therapeutic relationship is the match. Everyone wants to find a therapist who 'gets' them. I believe that therapy really works, and that finding the right person can be life-changing. As a therapist, I believe it is important to respect the choices that people make in their lives, and to listen openly and non-judgmentally. We all make choices that may not make sense to our friends and family. Therapy is useful for helping us to understand the reasoning behind the decisions we've made, and for facilitating change in our lives.

I work to help individuals communicate their emotional and lived experiences. Together we will work to explore the structures that are behind suffering and make meaning of relationships, interpersonal patterns and self views. I believe that each therapeutic relationship is unique and an opportunity to create a new way of relating to each other and ourselves.

I lead with an authentic and open-minded approach and believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship . Everyone deserves to be seen and heard. My hope is to help my clients find greater joy in life and feel empowered to reach their goals. With a strong foundation in a range of clinical modalities, including CBT and DBT, I use a collaborative approach to tailor our work together based on client’s needs and individual goals.

I work with clients seeking therapeutic support regarding relationship issues. I utilize various methods to provide my clients with strategies and tools for understanding their core sense of self, particularly within their relational or social environments. I approach therapy with an aim of creating a safe and supportive space for non-judgmental and reflective growth. I feel that successful therapy involves bridging gaps in the understanding of our individual or relational aspects.

I am an associate individual, couples , and family therapist with an emphasis in sex therapy. My approach is open, playful, and collaborative; I see the therapy room as a place to talk about the parts of your life and yourself that you can’t discuss anywhere else. Sex and sexuality can be difficult to talk about, so I provide a warm and open space for clients to explore the challenges they face. I coach couples and individuals to explore and accept their individual erotic templates, overcome challenges, and lead satisfying and exciting sex lives. I am kink and sex positive.

I have the honor of accompanying fellow LGBTQIA+ individuals of color, especially those moving through life transitions, first-generation undergraduate & graduate students, academics, artists, writers, and those holding intersectional identities rooted in multicultural and interracial families, partnerships, and transcultural and/or adult adoption. In addition, I work with couples as well as poly individuals and ethically/consensually non-monogamous partnerships.

Psychoanalytic work is a journey taken by two people - the therapist and the patient. I think of psychoanalytic work as a voyage of discovery. Here is a safe place where you can stop, take your time, look, listen to yourself. A place to go when you feel stuck in your life. I have psychodynamic and multicultural perspectives to work with individuals with issues that maybe very specific - a relationship , a job, a developmental issue, repetitive thoughts and rituals, trouble with addictions, a death, a marriage, family issues. Or it could be more perplexing - a vague feeling something is wrong.

With a special interest in relationship issues, trauma recovery, anxiety, and anger management, I provide a warm, non-judgmental and supportive environment for healing. My clinical approach is psychodynamic, client centered, holistic and relational. I also utitlize interventions from Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing, with a deep understanding of trauma, family systems and attachment theories.

Welcome, and congratulations on taking this courageous step towards connecting with a therapist. In my practice, I offer individual and couples counseling . My approach is empathic, respectful, honest, and collaborative. Together, we will pay attention to past experiences, including family dynamics, as well as work on practical, realistic approaches to dealing with today. I have found that people are more resilient than they think. I work to help you harness that strength and regain hope.

Are you having difficulty with your relationship ? Do you feel disconnected from your partner ? You may be fed up with the constant arguing, feeling alone and unloved, or feeling unsure about your future together. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to have good communication. You’re ready to feel reconnected with your partner . Most of all, you’re ready to feel excited about your relationship like you did when you first met.