Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Lower Manhattan, New York, NY

I am a LCSW and CASAC with 15 years of experience doing clinical work with individuals and couples. I have worked with individuals and partners who experience sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, mental health concerns, trauma, chronic health conditions and addictions. I specialize in sex therapy with diverse people seeking to increase intimacy, confidence and improve communication about sex. I offer sex positive therapy to people with various sexual identities and orientations, who are monogamous, in plural relationships, have kinks and non-traditional lifestyles. Therapy can be short or long term focusing on holistic wellness.

No matter how fortunate you may be, still human life is difficult. Despite your best efforts, at times life's stresses can be too much: you may be overwhelmed. Hurt, fear, guilt, anger, shame, grief: feeling bad can alert you to where the trouble lies, or add to your emotional burdens. Confusion, isolation, loneliness, restlessness, worry, despair, or addictive attempts to find relief - all of these painful states are attempts to ward off problems or fix what's wrong, but they can also make things worse.

I take a creative approach to my client's needs by combining traditional talk therapy with mindfulness & body based treatment modalities and techniques, including Somatic Experiencing, attachment focused EMDR and Inner Relationship Focusing (IFR). I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals with issues related to anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, panic, depression, and relationship issues. Through our work together my clients will come to feel more understood, more comfortable and more confident in their lives.

I (she/her/hers/ella) believe that therapy should be accessible, trauma-informed and should help people lead lives that interest and challenge them. My therapeutic approaches are rooted in social justice with an emphasis on exploration through learning and storytelling. I believe that everyone is an expert on their own lives and that clients are best supported when they are engaged in shaping their therapeutic experiences. I support clients who identify as Latinx, queer/trans/GNC and/or neurodivergent, as well as young adults.

The world can feel overwhelming. Especially at a time where everything in both personal life and professional life is in flux. How do you adjust the changes outside of your control? Are you struggling with unwanted thoughts, feelings, or ideas? Has anxiety taken over so much of your head that you don’t know what would be left if it fell silent?

I am committed to providing trauma-informed and compassionate therapy to clients of diverse identities through an anti-racist, queer-affirming, and feminist lens. I believe that healing takes place both individually and within the community. We are not islands. We are porous, interdependent, and impacted by the systems surrounding us. Suffering is inherent to life, and we will never be able to obliterate pain from our experiences. But together, we can cultivate resilience and the capacity to hold those difficult feelings until they inevitably shift.

My approach to therapy is practical and empathic. It is my goal to help you live and love your life by developing the insights and tools necessary to overcome whatever difficulties you experience. Clinically, I specialize in helping people who suffer from anxiety, depression, OCD, anger, stress, relationship problems, and longstanding psychological issues.

I have experience working with a diverse population of individuals within an outpatient setting who have experienced a wide range of issues, such as, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Notably, I have worked with the Bridges program at Adelphi providing support to young adults on the Autism Spectrum. In addition, I have also worked as a Brief Strategic Family Therapist (BSFT). In this role, I used the BSFT model in order to help families better their communication by using a client –focused and strength-based approach.

“Everything can be taken from us but one thing, the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way” — Viktor Frankl. It is my firm belief that we free ourselves to think and act in new ways when we are willing to embrace the exploration of the self and develop insights into the motivations behind our behavior. We will work together to build a shared understanding of the obstacles that you are facing, whether that means improving your interpersonal relationships, exploring your identity/sexuality/spirituality, strengthening your self esteem, finding motivation and success in your career, navigating overwhelming and traumatic experiences, or identifying maladaptive patterns that may be acting as barriers to the life you want. I offer both short and long term psychotherapy to adolescents and adults seeking assistance with anxiety, mood disorders, mood dysregulation, obsessive thinking, compulsive behavior, ADHD, substance abuse, anger, impulsivity, highly sensitive temperament, and psychoeducation related to psychiatric medication management.

To others it may appear that you have it all together, but deep down there are things weighing on your heart or mind. You may feel a sense of anxiety, doubt, sadness or frustration without quite understanding why it persists. Or perhaps you have concerns about different areas of your life or the quality of your relationships, knowing well you want them to be different. Wherever you feel a sense of uneasiness, it is my goal to create a safe space for you to talk about and explore these areas, to honor your feelings and to be present as you foster self-awareness.

Some people describe looking for a therapist to be like shopping for shoes- there’s no one size fits all! Part of what I love so much about my role is that this sentiment really is true, that there is no one formula to match all people. It is my goal to see the full you and to provide what you uniquely need as the dynamic human that you are. I honor your personal values, past experiences and place in the world. Above all, I prioritize a feeling of relational safety, and I don’t subscribe to the idea that therapy needs to be uncomfortable or overwhelming; I care about your limits and boundaries and I trust your intuition.

My name is Randy, I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker that centers the co-creation of safe healing spaces for individuals, families, and organizations. I have significant experience in providing individual and family therapy from a relational and attachment based lens. My sessions acknowledge and support healing from oppressive systems and forefront the experiences, history, traditions of BIPOC. It is my commitment to support healing from trauma and the subsequent challenges from traumatic experiences while also foregrounding our intersecting identities.

If you're someone who's prone to anxiety, overthinking, self-doubt, absorbs and feels a lot, identifies as an empath, or is the person that friends and family seek for support and guidance, you may find yourself especially overwhelmed, stressed, and run-down.  I work primarily with women and adolescents coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. My approach is integrative, in that I use various tools and therapeutic techniques to help you discover and build upon your unique strengths. I provide a safe and caring environment in which you feel truly accepted and supported.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Manhattan who specializes in adults and older adults who are experiencing stress, depression and/or anxiety. My style is nonjudgmental, empathic, and highly interactive, and I develop strong collaborative therapeutic relationships with my clients. French-speaking individuals are welcome as I grew up speaking French in Geneva, Switzerland. I provide individual psychotherapy for individuals who have issues such as relationship difficulties, challenges due to life transitions (career change, becoming a parent, retirement, becoming a caregiver, etc.), health conditions, adjusting to a new culture, grief, and facing infertility.

One of my first goals with a client is to co-create an affirming, supportive, judgement-free environment, using a client-centered, strengths-based approach. I draw from principles of psychodynamics, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), metacognitive therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness in my work. I offer my services to adult clients seeking support with anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ+ related issues. I seek to bolster client’s coping skills with solution-focused work to ameliorate stress while addressing deeper issues.

As a compassionate Therapist and Transformational Life Coach at Wellness Road Psychology, I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, stress, and major life transitions (i.e., job loss, death of a loved one, weight loss surgery, adjustment to college life) to process pain, overcome challenges, and reclaim control over their lives. I also empower my clients to improve their health conditions (i.e., obesity, diabetes, sleep problems, and chronic pain), so that they can live life more fully. I am passionate about supporting people in creating sustainable habits that promote a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

The client I see in my practice is motived in her/his pursuit for inner-growth, healing, and well being. She/he has an appreciation for the transpersonal aspects of life, a curiosity for learning about subconscious processes, and an attitude towards health that is grounded in mindfulness . Besides Holistic, my approach to the therapeutic relationship is one of sponsorship, collaboration and respect for each person's healing journey and creed. My purpose is to encourage the spiritual and psychological inner work that is called for to attain wellness, and to offer resources as they may be needed.