Therapists in Midtown, New York, NY

It is my passion to help my clients create the life they desire. My clients are often highly sensitive people, perfectionists, creatives or empaths. Life is hard and my goal is to help you feel a little more comfortable in your own skin.

Are you facing a challenge that feels insurmountable? Feeling isolated and worried that you can't manage it all? Our SelfWorks team has helped many people thrive after extraordinary challenges. Unlike other relationships, the therapeutic one is solely there for you. You are free to talk about whatever is on your mind and not protect the other from your pain, emotions or fears. Our team uses only evidence-based, effective approaches such as mindfulness, trauma-focused CBT and insight-oriented psychodynamic treatments. If you've experienced "bad therapy" before, come to SelfWorks to feel truly helped and cared for.

If you're grappling with the weight of anxiety, feeling lost in insecurity, or wrestling with an inner voice that whispers you're not enough, you're not alone. It's okay to feel overwhelmed, to be irritated or unmotivated, to struggle with self-doubt or the pressures of daily life.

Banafsheh Sanjari is a licensed clinical social worker. Banafsheh provides a strengths-based, person-centered, eclectic approach tailored to each patient’s goals and needs. She empowers her patients so they can achieve their goals and build a life they want. In the session, Banafsheh uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques. She creates a culturally-sensitive, comfortable, safe environment for her patients so they can speak from the heart. Banafsheh has been providing therapy since 2016 and works with patients up to 64 years old.

I am a bi-lingual, Spanish speaking, bi-cultural psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of depression and anxiety issues, including general worry and career anxiety. I work flexibly and openly with clients to identify treatment goals, and map out a strategy to achieve them. Together, we find practical and creative solutions to the problems that bring you to treatment. Recognizing the inseparable connection between the mind and body, I regularly incorporate mindfulness practice into our work.

You have a hard time coping with anxiety and feeling secure in your relationships. So what gets in the way? You're afraid of confrontation, so you avoid talking about what's really bothering you. This makes saying "no" difficult, so you end up putting other's needs first. You do this because you worry that if you let people know how you feel, they'll get mad and reject you. Because of this fear, you often bottle up your feelings. Even those closest to you might have no idea how you really feel.

Dr. Charnas treats adults and young adults with depression, anxiety, social, occupational, and interpersonal difficulties, relationship and adjustment problems, phase-of-life issues, and maladaptive behaviors. Additionally, she works with couples in all relationship phases (dating, engaged, married, divorced). Her training background is in psychodynamic psychotherapy but she works in an integrated fashion, blending theory and utilizing techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist specialized in the treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, and related disorders. I really enjoy this work. Psychotherapy is offered both in English and in Spanish either via video or in my office conveniently located in midtown Manhattan. Treatment is primarily CBT/ERP, with adjuncts of other modalities when appropriate. Within the context of a caring and warm relationship, I work with you to identify your personal goals and to develop a plan for reaching them. Please feel free to go to my website http://centeranxietyocd.com/ to learn more about me. *CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*

I work with adolescents and adults on a wide range of challenges from general counseling and adjustment issues (feeling "stuck") to more clinical issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and sexual issues. I focus on LGBT clients, particularly in the area of transgender identity, but have a diverse client base overall. I have experience working with clients that have issues related to polyamory, the kink community, and navigating these issues within relationships. I also have interns and supervisees that can see sliding scale clients from various populations.

Making the choice to engage in therapy is a brave and meaningful step towards the possibility for change. Change may include addressing problematic feelings, thoughts, or behaviors that leave you feeling stuck or dissatisfied. Or change may involve learning to cope with the unpredictable and often overwhelming challenges that life presents. Therapy can play a pivotal role in providing the nonjudgmental support, the opportunity for self-understanding, and the guidance in developing the effective strategies that are often needed to make change a reality. I will work with you to determine if I am the right therapist for you.

I take an active and empathetic approach to psychotherapy by establishing mutually agreed upon therapeutic goals with my clients and providing a comfortable space to explore, discuss, and be heard. My therapy style combines psychodynamic, CBT and DBT therapies based on the specific needs of each client. With these approaches, I empower my clients to identify and achieve their goals by drawing on their unique individual strengths and minimizing fear and anxiety. They are able to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impact their functioning and relationships.

Once you make the decision to seek therapy, the next step is to find the "best fit" therapist for you. My goal as a clinical psychologist is to assist each client on his/her journey to personal success. I've contributed to positive and meaningful changes in my clients lives by guiding them through feelings and alter unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Thus, assisting clients to create and maintain the life they desire.

Do you feel overwhelmed or insecure? Do you struggle with repeating patterns of negative emotions and relationships? Are you stuck with past and current trauma and utilizing unhealthy means to cope? Do you over-manage yourself or surroundings to have a sense of control? I specialize in helping teens and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, work stress, cross-cultural issues, couples, family, and other interpersonal issues. My work emphasizes helping clients understand and overcome their internal blockages, and gain empowerment to make intentional and impactful choices in life.

As a licensed clinical social worker and private psychotherapist, I am interested in supporting individuals, couples, and families coping with such issues as anxiety, depression, infertility, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with those facing chronic illness, end-of-life- challenges, and bereavement and have completed advanced clinical training in family therapy at the Ackerman Institute for the Family. I take a client-centered, relational approach and strive to create a safe, warm, and supportive space for joint exploration, in which clients can feel comfortable exploring and addressing their thoughts and challenges.

Through my easygoing and collaborative style I strive to provide an open, comfortable environment where I can help you identify problem areas, find manageable coping strategies, resolve issues from the past that impact present functioning, and pinpoint effective, sustainable solutions to deal with life's daily challenges. I have a strong background in helping clients successfully work through family of origin issues, relationship issues, life-stage transitions, depression, anxiety, and career struggles to name a few. My therapeutic style integrates psychodynamic, cognitive, mindfulness oriented techniques and EMDR.

Asking for help when you need it requires courage and responsibility. I am a NYS licensed psychologist, specializing in treating children and adults. I will help you regain feelings of strength, security and comfort in your daily life. I partner with my clients to analyze their behavior, thoughts and feelings and to help them develop a more centered, calm and balanced position in their life. In addition to CBT, I use techniques such as EFT and EMDR. http://www.steingoldpsychology.com/

Christina aims to provide a safe, compassionate environment that allows a genuine relationship and supports individuals in living their most authentic lives. She uses client-centered theory drawing from feminist theory, psychodynamic theory, and narrative therapy. Christina is a certified Intuitive Eating counselor and practices a Health at Every Size approach. She believes everybody deserves liberation and love.

We are a group of clinical psychologists offering cognitive-behavioral approaches to help clients realize their full potential. Cognitive behavioral therapy provides practical tools to help people overcome obstacles. We work with adults, children and adolescents stuck by emotions such as anxiety, sadness, fear or anger. Many of our clients also come to us with the burden of worrisome, disturbing thoughts. Others are managing behaviors like insomnia, procrastination, anger outbursts and addictive or repetitive behaviors. Attention disorders may also impede the success of children and adults. Many just have difficulty coping with the stress of daily life and the demands of a fast paced city.

I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Psychologist working with individuals who may be having difficulty coping with feelings of anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My experience working with a cognitive behavioral and mindfulness based orientation promotes self-awareness, more adaptive coping skills and greater insight into working through challenges.