Therapists in Lower Manhattan, New York, NY

Trained in cognitive behavior treatment, I am a compassionate, experienced, and skilled social worker who has held many senior clinical management positions. I am eager to collaborate and work with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship issues, employment issues, anger management, and addictions. In a focused and direct manner, we will address immediate concerns and symptoms, as well as deeply explore unresolved childhood issues, emotions, and traumas. Together, with the client, we will exercise coping skills to empower you to take control of their life.

Psychotherapy can be used to assist people who are feeling stuck or unfulfilled as well as help those struggling with stressful life transitions; experiences often accompanied by depression and anxiety. Through my straightforward and active approach, I help my clients enhance their self-awareness and develop important skill sets to navigate difficult circumstances. I also believe it essential to learn about the impact of one's past on current relationships. I highly value the connection I have with my clients and I make every effort to foster a therapeutic environment that feels natural and authentic.

As a spiritual healer/therapist, I strive to embrace the profound depth of human consciousness. I believe that you hold the ultimate authority in your life and possess a deep understanding of what truly serves your highest good. Regrettably, the influences of society, past traumas, and conditioning often cause us to question our innate wisdom and inherent value. I aim to support you in rekindling the strength within, empowering you to navigate life's choices with unyielding confidence. Together, we will release the fear of making wrong decisions and instead approach life with an insatiable curiosity and enthusiasm.

I am an experienced psychologist who is comfortable working with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Through treatment I can help you develop a better understanding of the psychological and behavioral obstacles and patterns of relating which may be interfering in your relationships and well being.

Are you experiencing problems in a relationship, family issues, work, or finances? Many people experience times in their lives when they need the help of a trained professional. Seeking therapy is the first step and definitely the hardest. Once you make the commitment, you will begin a process that will enable you to make positive changes in your life.

Often, people have come to the point where whatever they are doing is not working anymore. It may not have worked for some time. Finding the right therapist and the right fit is of extreme importance. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor. In our work together I will provide a safe place where you feel supported, while at the same time creating a safe place so that you can challenge yourself. We will work closely together in looking at and learning from your successes, as well as exploring stuck points that are impeding you in gaining a fuller life.

I'm a psychotherapist in practice for more than 15 years and have been a Zen practitioner and teacher for nearly 25 years. I offer in-office and online sessions. I believe that the problems in living that we encounter as human beings are not just "illnesses" but opportunities for learning and growth. My approach to therapy combines Eastern spiritual insight with Western science. You can find out more about me at my website www.randalleiger.com. Please feel free to call in order to get acquainted and learn more about my work.

We all seek happiness and want to rid ourselves of suffering so that we can enjoy our lives. Yet this seemingly simple goal is often the hardest one to reach. I strive to help people identify those things in the present and in their past that keep them from reaching their goals, and to creatively change patterns of feeling and thinking that get in the way. I have a special interest in working with non-conformist people in creative professions.

I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist for individuals and couples. In my time with you, our intention is to change the way your life looks and feels. We will be curious about your thoughts, feelings, environment, and history. We will uncover the conscious and unconscious motivations that shape the choices you make. The aim is increased self-awareness, more comfort with emotions, a better understanding of your relational patterns, a greater sense of ease, and more access to joy. These changes will allow you to expand your sense of what is possible and free you to pursue it.

In my sessions, I employ gestalt therapy techniques like chair work as well as guided imagery, utilizing expressive arts with movement/music/visual art/poetry and/or drama. In general, I am not aiming to hand-out quick fix with my therapy sessions. Instead, I lead them to realizations or self-guidance to help each person to step forward in his/her life.

Life's challenges, past traumas or present stresses, can make us feel very overwhelmed. Deeply affecting our lives, relationships, and overall well-being. But you don't have to navigate it alone! I support adults in navigating trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, family conflicts, loss, depression, and anxiety, often focusing on how childhood trauma influences adulthood. Together we’ll decipher the intricate patterns of behavior that may be holding you back and grapple with hard emotions. By letting things unravel, past and present experiences, you will rediscover yourself and create the path towards transformative change.

Are your problems coming from yourself or from the difficult conditions surrounding you? Probably from both. My approach to therapy is to try to understand life specifics in order to deal with such problems as depression, anxiety, low self -esteem, addiction, and unhealthy attachments and relationships.

Dr. Monika K. Herrera is a licensed NY and NJ psychologist proficient in English, Polish and Spanish. She earned her PsyD. at the Fairleigh Dickinson University and holds Master of Science degrees in both School Psychology and European Literature. Concurrent with her work in clinical practice, she has been an Independent Consulting Psychologist performing psychological evaluations requested by the courts for youths in care of detention services at Children's Village. Dr. Herrera specializes in working with people across the lifespan, from childhood through older adulthood.

With over 20 years of experience helping patients explore issues related to relationships, family, parenting, and career, my goal is to engage in a way that allows for lasting changes. We all get stuck, and at times experience feelings of depression, self-doubt, or anxiety. I work to help you understand the sources of those feelings, and to transform these insights into action.

Therapy shouldn't be an expensive luxury. I accept many commercial in-network insurances. More than ever, with the recovery from a pandemic, inflation, and lifestyle changes, there is an increase in anxiety, depressed mood, social fears and worry about the future and unknowns. Therefore, therapy is more of a necessity for many of us.

Therapy is a powerful tool for reflection and change. Whether working with children, teens, or adults, my approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. Sometimes we become stuck in painful or unsatisfying ways of being and need a safe space to learn about ourselves, heal, and grow. Issues I commonly work with include behavioral concerns, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I work with clients to understand the impact of past experiences on the present, but also focus on the here-and-now in session and incorporate breathing and meditation practices to cope with everyday stress.

As a highly interactive psychotherapist, I draw from my psychodynamic training and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to relieve distress, increasing coping tools, and improving quality of life. I try to understand my patients needs and meet each one where they are at, to provide individualized helpful feedback. Together we explore aspects of life that may cause pain or worry with end goal of moving beyond any mental and emotional barriers to living a full life. I provide a safe space where patients can explore and work through their emotional and social challenges with an understanding and empowering guide.

I truly love being a Psychologist and feel privileged to be a part of my patients' lives. I see adults of all ages in my New York City psychotherapy practice, which focuses on lawyers, other high level professionals, graduate students, in a safe and supportive environment. My style is an interactive one. It is important that you feel heard and understood. Anxiety, depression, relationships, self esteem, life and career transitions, and identity issues are part of my focus, although I am also trained in and definitely welcome assisting people in other challenges that we, as humans, experience.

If you are experiencing drastic changes in mood, difficult adjustments to life changes, dealing with a recent loss or experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, you don't have to go through this alone. Having the support and guidance of a trained professional can make a difference. I offer services to individuals adults and teenagers of diverse cultural backgrounds who are proactive towards their wellness and are seeking to improve their mood and life conditions.