Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Lower Manhattan, New York, NY

Tribeca Maternity provides help for women, their partners, and their families related to the emotional experiences of family planning, infertility, pregnancy , childbirth , and early parenthood. Women and their families’ needs deserve specialized attention. This has become even more crucial due to the significant impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on trying, expecting, and new parents’ lives. A new branch of Tribeca Therapy, a Downtown NYC therapy practice, with Rachael Benjamin serving as Director, Tribeca Maternity gets close to women, their partners, and their families with a dedicated focus on these new and growing concerns.

Life in NYC is filled with demands and stressors, both at work and at home. Balancing all that is required is overwhelming. Yet the distress you feel today does not need to be your new normal, there is hope! I believe that each person is resilient, with the capacity to build connection and heal. I work with adults experiencing anxiety and depression, grief and loss, job stress and trauma. In our sessions, I will be an active, curious listener. I will approach our work together with warmth, humor and empathy, while integrating evidence-based practices to meet your needs.

I help individuals, couples, and parents tap into their strengths in order to overcome challenges and thrive in the face of stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, sleep deprivation, ADHD, postpartum mood challenges, career changes, and relationship difficulties. My background as a former high school athlete (Football, Tennis, & Wrestling) provides a frame for working with competitive men and women. My clients describe me as warm, humorous, collaborative and results driven. I'm a pragmatic clinician with an expertise in empowering people to access their best potentials during life transitions such as premarriage, first time parenthood, job transitions, divorces, & deaths.

We all go through challenging times in our lives no matter how old we are. Some people choose to deal with those challenges on their own and some make the choice to share their thoughts, concerns, pain, anger, frustrations with someone who can help them go through resolution of their conflicts. Being in treatment can change profoundly someone’s life only if one wishes and wants to do that.

I am a New York State licensed psychotherapist experienced in working with new and expecting mothers/birthing people who are dealing with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder. I'm also working with women who have experienced loss or miscarriage and deal with fertility challenges. I received a dual Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Columbia University and have been in the field since 2015.

I believe that therapy is about easing suffering, increasing insight and curiosity, and finding meaning. This work is best done in the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship. I strive to form a genuine, strong, and unique bond with all the people I work with. My approach is open, non-judgmental, and flexible. My specialty areas include: Anxiety/Depression, Relationships, Life Transitions, Bi/Cultural identity development, Grief, Parenthood, Infertility, Pregnancy . I work with individuals and couples, from adolescence onward, in English, Spanish, and French.

Therapy can help you make meaning of your life and provide insight, growth and self compassion. Through the therapeutic process you can overcome major obstacles that get in the way of feeling genuine health, productivity, vitality and wellness. As an expert in female sexual health, I am the co-author of “A Piece of CAKE: Recipes for Female Sexual Pleasure,” a sexuality guide for women and couples. I help women and couples overcome difficulties with communication and connection. As a seasoned clinician, I successfully treat reproductive and maternal mental health issues and help parents cope with early child development.

Struggling with personal issues? I provide therapy for adults, children, and families. I understand that everyone wants to be the best they can be. We will navigate the challenges you are experiencing and work to find solutions to manage difficult moments. I provide a warm, safe, nurturing environment while helping you to understand and resolve conflicts within your world. I take a very supportive stance and realize that getting help is the first part of making a change.

People often come to me during life transitions when they feel anxious, scared and sad. Together we explore and develop more self awareness that leads to greater self acceptance and purposeful decision making. I work with Individuals and Couples to heal from traumas, process grief, work through shame and self judgment, improve relationships, manage career challenges. Addionally I have a special interest in working with parents during postpartum and beyond.

It is important to find a therapist who helps you to feel safe and understood but is still effective in facilitating change. In my psychotherapy practice, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat issues such as depression, anxiety, sleeping issues, procrastination, low self-esteem, and anger. I provide support during significant life stressors, including career/work issues, relationship turmoil, pregnancy /parenting concerns, and bereavement. I am also a native New Yorker, and understand many of the unique issues we face.

Seeking help is not always easy, but I have found that most patients end up feeling relieved and more optimistic once they have taken that first step. As a therapist, I try my best to make you feel comfortable and understood. I work in a supportive, interactive, and collaborative manner and it is my goal to help you develop tools, right from the start, to help you manage your situation as we continue to get to know one another. I have over 15-years experience working with adults, adolescents and young families with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, difficult transitions, stress, and parenting challenges.

I believe in the beautiful complexity of humans and in human fortitude to navigate what hurts. As a therapist, I am here to help deepen your understanding of the wonder and the pain within your meaningful story and make space for something new. Reaching for support takes courage; I will meet you on your path, assess your needs, and together, help healing unfold in a warm, safe, and encouraging space. I have expertise and a special dedication to those managing perinatal challenges. I also work with those coping with anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, the myriad of life’s transitions, and the unique experience of first responders.

Whether you're facing a crisis, struggling with past trauma, or are feeling stuck in old patterns that are holding you back, you don't have to go it alone. We will begin wherever you're at, and go together from there. Our work will be a collaborative effort to identify and build on what is working, as well as to work through and change the things that are not. I have extensive experience treating individuals with a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and challenges adjusting to life changes.

At the Seleni Institute, my colleagues and I are committed to providing excellent psychotherapy for women and couples experiencing reproductive and maternal mental health challenges, from mild parenting stress and worry, to severe postpartum depression and anxiety, to the grief of losing a child. We specialize in supporting women and couples through pregnancy ; the postpartum period; infertility and IVF; miscarriage , stillbirth, and infant loss; parenting and parenthood.

Deciding to seek out help is often not an easy decision. As a relationship and marital therapist and a seasoned infertility counselor who also experienced both infertility and pregnancy loss, I am very aware of the impact decision-making choices have on people''s daily lives and relationships. My approach is interactive and solution focused, and rooted in the belief system that with knowledge, the right support systems, and practical tools one can overcome any challenges in their relationship/marital conflicts, anxiety, depression, and recurring negative thoughts in their daily lives and their infertility and pregnancy loss.

We are committed to providing excellent psychotherapy for women, men, and families experiencing maternal mental health and family-building challenges. We address parenting challenges and stress, parental burnout, marital discord, mild to moderate perinatal depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss and grief related to infant and child loss. Learn more about our clinical team: http://www.seleni.org/clinical-team

I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of a range of relational, behavioral, regulatory, and developmental challenges that parents and infants may face in the first few years of life. As a trained parent-infant therapist, I can help parent-infant pairs who have gotten off to a difficult start or who have developed difficulties later.

We all deserve to lead fulfilling lives yet we encounter challenges along the way. My passions are in perinatal mental health and empowering others so that they may realize their worth and become their best selves. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of yourself, find meaning, or confront your vulnerabilities, I’m honored to support your transformation in a nurturing and compassionate manner. My approach allows me to embody values of empathy, acceptance, and authenticity to inspire my clients to do the same for themselves. I am here to listen to your story and nurture your creation of the next chapter.

Pregnancy is a time of transformation as changes take place in the future mother’s body, relationship with her partner, social and work life and environment. Parents have to adjust to their rapidly changing world and to a new little human whose survival depends on them. They often feel inadequate because they are not quite sure what they are supposed to do in this new role, and having a baby can be a very challenging and isolating experience. Some parents experience anxiety and depression as well as difficulty bonding with their baby.