Anxiety Therapists in Midtown, New York, NY
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Hina Pant
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with experience and interest in issues around
anxiety
, depression, relationships, as well as aspects of identity including ethnicity, immigration, gender, and sexual orientation. Over the past eleven years, I've worked with adolescents and adults in multiple settings including university college counseling centers, community mental health, inpatient hospital settings, as well as forensic facilities. I also have extensive training in assessment, especially personality assessment, which informs my therapeutic approach. Drawing from a number of theoretical orientations within Psychology, I believe that a supportive alliance is the sine qua non for effective therapy.

Fabiana Franco
Psychologist, PhD, DAAETS, FAAETS
Verified
Verified
I am privileged to work with a diverse range of clients and I specialize in treating PTSD, C-PTSD, depression,
anxiety
, and bipolar disorder.
I'm passionate about helping men, women, and young people escape anguish and giving them the skills they need to lead fulfilling lives. My approach to therapy is based on two principles. The first is to begin with a thorough clinical evaluation in order to proceed with the most effective evidence-based form of treatment. The second is to create a supportive and safe environment in which each client feels comfortable enough to do the difficult work of confronting and overcoming their issues. No matter how deep your pain, I believe you have the ability to lead a better life.

Sage Williamson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Have you wondered if your child or young adult would benefit from therapy? I offer a phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have and will be by your side to navigate the process. I am a licensed clinician who works well with parents, children, and young adults struggling with
anxiety
, depression, ADHD, school related, and social issues. My approach is to empower parents. I draw on your child’s strength while building new skills to work through their challenges and learn to become their own therapist. I also provide home-based services and collaborate with schools to support your child's success.

Gerald Bryant
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As to subspecialties I have expertise treating
anxiety
and depression.
Hello. I am a NY State licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping people find the solutions their emotional problems. I have worked with a wide range of people, from adolescents to advanced geriatrics, utilizing individual, couples, group and family sessions. I use various therapeutic approaches, such as psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques, and I believe in finding the best, individual approach for each person. In this way I am not limited by a single ideology, and instead can work with the person to find what works most effectively to address his/her problem.

Yes Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R, MA
Verified
Verified
Iris Yankelevich, Clinical Director of YES Psychotherapy Services and her team work with individuals, families and couples as well as children and adolescents, we are also dealing with a large spectrum of emotional issues: depression,
anxiety
, adjustment disorder, relationship issues, stress at work, self-esteem, career related issues and others.

Rebekah Small
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
In my practice, I work with people who are experiencing a variety of concerns, including depression,
anxiety
and relationship difficulties.
I am a psychotherapist in private practice in Manhattan. After finishing a Masters of Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania, I completed a three year post-graduate program at the William Alanson White Institute, a psychoanalytic institute in New York City.

Kira A Parks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a NY State Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York City, I strive to assist individuals, couples, and families with adjusting to life challenging events that can increase one’s
anxiety
and challenge one’s overall well-being. I work with clients who are adjusting to and handling difficult life transitions such as chronic critical illness, organ transplantation, advanced cardiac therapies, end of life, family counseling, and couple’s counseling.
Waitlist for new clients

Kristopher Thorpe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe the action of therapy is achieved through the building of a safe, collaborative, and trusting relationship between client and therapist. Two people come together, with their individual identities, and construct a space to facilitate growth, change, and insight. When a safe and collaborative environment is present one can begin to explore experiences of past and present trauma, relationship, conflict and fantasy. It is through this exploration that we can begin to ease experiences of
anxiety
, depression, and stress.

Jessica R Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I support clients with social
anxiety
and empower them to reach their full potential.
As a therapist at Avita PsyCare group practice, I offer a collaborative and non-judgmental environment where clients feel supported and encouraged to achieve their goals and experience emotional growth. I am a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of New York. I earned a Master’s degree in social work from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland. As an active member of the Avita PsyCare practice, I bring much needed clinical experience and strength-based contemporary therapeutic skills to my work with both adolescents and adults.

Suzanne Schuster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Have you wondered if your child or adolescent would benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. I can help your child explore their feelings, make sense of their experience, and develop their full potential. I can help your child become their own therapist by learning techniques and coping strategies to learn how to deal with their challenges in their lives. I work well with children and adolescents struggling with
anxiety
, depression, social issues, learning issues, attention deficit disorder, and body image issues. Clients often see improved well-being early on in therapy.

Normajean Cefarelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
You may have wondered whether therapy could be helpful to you. I offer a complimentary phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have. I specialize in the treatment of
anxiety
, depression, crisis management, anger issues, couples, and family issues. I have extensive experience working with individuals and families using CBT, mindfulness, and family system interventions. I work to create a virtual safe haven where we can explore your challenges. In addition to seeing clients virtually at Zackson Psychology Group, I am a virtual professor and clinical supervisor at New York University.

Madeleine Silverstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am experienced in treating problems such as
anxiety
, depression, low self-esteem, relationship/interpersonal challenges, life transitions, behavioral challenges, parenting issues, and family conflict.
I bring warmth, compassion, humor and empathy to the therapeutic relationship, and I honor and prioritize the development of trust as a necessary foundation for successful treatment. I will create a comfortable atmosphere where you can feel safe and empowered to share your thoughts and feelings freely without fear of judgment. In working with me, you will be able to identify your strengths, gain a deep understanding of the themes in your life, and gain insight into past event, relationship patterns, and unhealthy coping skills that may be keeping them stuck.

Nancy Adler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
I work with adults and adolescents with a wide range of difficulties, from
anxiety
and depression to struggles in relationships to prenatal and postpartum challenges to concerns around self-esteem and identity.
It takes a great deal of courage to begin therapy, and thus I strive to create a space in which individuals feel truly seen, heard, and deeply understood. I believe that people are intrinsically resilient, and I will work with you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself so that you can make meaningful changes in your life. Together, we will work toward navigating difficult transitions, improving the quality of your relationships, and developing more effective coping skills.

Scott Gillet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, CNT
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, and families. I specialize in treating
anxiety
, depression, anger, relationships and family issues, and substance issues. I blend techniques from the Top in our field from the Cognitive Behavioral model, Dialectical behavioral model, motivational interviewing, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Put in simpler terms, whatever you’re going through. I will find ways to bring you closer to your goals and live your best life. I have compassion for what it feels like to be vulnerable.

Anita Gulati, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My specialities are low self-esteem,
anxiety
and depression.
I am an accomplished Psychoanalyst, Pre-Marital Counselor and EFT Couples Therapist, and strive to help individuals and couples find their harmony and achieve their life goals. If you are struggling with low self-esteem,
anxiety
or depression, I look forward to helping you regain your sense of self. If you are a pre-marital couple looking for guidance in achieving marital harmony and success, I look forward to helping you. If you are a couple or family in conflict, I will help you to understand why your relationship has broken down, and how to rebuild safety, trust and healthy communication patterns.

Margaret Schiliro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
I am easy to talk to, caring, and non-judgmental. I am an experienced therapist, former Clinical Supervisor at Columbia University, and adjunct faculty at the City University of New York. I work with most issues, but specialize in relationships,
anxiety
, depression,
panic
attacks, and adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Rochelle Guttman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My areas of expertise are couple therapy, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, interpersonal relations,
anxiety
, coping with chronic illness and dealing with loss and bereavement.
Are you struggling with interpersonal relationships and in your professional life? Do you find yourself repeating past patterns and behaviors that contribute to feelings of low self esteem? I can help you. Together we will explore what gets in the way of your leading a more authentic and meaningful life. My approach is interactive and collaborative. I view each person as a unique individual with his/her own innate strengths and a potential for self-actualization and therapy is tailored accordingly.

Greg Lowder
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
When you are physically ill you turn to your doctor, hoping they can help you feel better. Problems like depression,
anxiety
, impulsivity, uncontrollable anger, guilt, or low self-confidence can be as painful, if not more so, than physical illness; they can also create serious relationship and work difficulties. I have over 25 years of experience and I have helped many adults, adolescents, and couples who had received limited or no benefit from previous therapists, other doctors, or medications. I work well with people who are skeptical of, or intimidated by, talk therapy.
Not accepting new clients

Michael (Micheál) Dowling
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My experience includes helping people cope with depression,
anxiety
, loneliness, relationship challenges, psychosomatic issues, health, identity, career, acculturation, immigration, adjustment, and other issues.
In my practice I enjoy helping people in their journey of self-understanding and life enrichment. My approach is primarily Psychodynamic, flexibly integrating elements of other evidence-based psychotherapies, such as CBT and DBT. I work with each person to identify core motivations, and to arrive at a more accurate and adaptive self-understanding. A focus of the collaborative work involves improving awareness of unproductive patterns of behavior. This usually leads to a virtuous cycle of insight, positive feelings, and behavioral activation. Clients gain a greater sense of personal agency and more control over the choices in their lives.
Not accepting new clients

Rhaysa M. Saint-Hilaire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
As a certified trauma and crisis intervention psychotherapist. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, emotional disturbance, family conflict, Mood disorders,
Anxiety
, Depression, Adoption, Post-traumatic stress disorder and dual diagnosis. My expertise is working with a diverse population in Maternal Child Health with perinatal, postpartum, pregnancy and families. I use evidence based practices with the focus on person-centered care. I believe that anyone can change and grow at any time in their lives. I have witnessed powerful healing and growth in my presence over the years in practice.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.