Couples Counseling Therapists in Midtown, New York, NY

I am a licensed Psychologist and Psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City, specializing in individual and couples therapy since 2002. I focus on helping you to improve and enhance self-understanding, to learn how to make better decisions, and to live a happier and more satisfying life, with stronger self-determination, autonomy, and a greater sense of freedom. I am also a Staff Member at at the Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic of New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, where I specialize in the treatment of Personality Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Dissociative Disorders, PTSD and Identity Issues.

I see people in individual and couple therapy. I try to balance understanding a couple as a whole as well as the two individuals that form the relationship . I help couples focus on ineffective communication patterns that result in a sense of frustration and discouragement, which push each other away. I encourage each person to express his or her emotional needs more directly and openly. People often express anger and criticism about their partner 's behavior, but have difficulty asking for what they need in a clear, non-attacking way. When each person makes an effort to change, they start to feel less stuck and more hopeful.

I primarily work with individuals and couples looking to explore and navigate areas such as sex, intimacy, trauma, infidelity, gender, communication, conflict, and codependency, as well as some of the more 'minor' day-to-day snags and intimacy blocks that we can experience within relationships and ourselves. I also work with individuals in areas such as: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Eating Disorders, obsessive food and body behaviors, compulsivity, and anxiety. I primarily work with and support people who work in the adult industry, non monogamous folks, kinky people, and people who are navigating their sexualities and identities

A graduate of Yale University, NYU Graduate School of Social Work, and NPAP, I feel very blessed to love my work even more today than when I first entered private practice some 30 years ago. Every day brings wonderfully rewarding emotional and intellectual challenge, newness, growth and "realness" in my deeply involved work with my patients.

You deserve accessible, high-quality treatment or clinical supervision. A therapist and supervisor that is affirmative, experienced, and non-judgmental. I am here to listen and guide your process. My goal is for you to leave our first meeting feeling heard and supported. Our sessions will allow you to better understand why you act, feel, and think the way that you do. I help with clinical supervision, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, trauma, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and many other stressors.

There are always opportunities for a new start. My approach to therapy is interactive, evidence based, relational, & motivational. I believe that the quality of the relationship b/w the therapist & client is what is most healing. I also specialize in working with people struggling w/ addictions, substance/alcohol misuse, compulsive behaviors /sex & gambling , relationship issues, depression / anxiety disorders, insomnia, OCD, & burnout. I aim to be a culturally affirming therapist. I have 20 years of directorial experience working with people from diverse ethnic, religious, racial, other cultural / social groups, & LGTBQ+.

In the 25 years that I have practiced as a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist in NYC, working with individuals couples and groups, I have come to appreciate that the experience of feeling understood is at the root of well-being. When a person feels deeply understood, there is an almost immediate positive effect, mitigating feelings of anxiety, depression and other painful symptoms. Once a person feels deeply understood they feel safe to explore more challenging issues.

My goal is to help you achieve a sense of control over your life, your choices, and your relationships. Oftentimes people come to therapy when they feel dissatisfied with some or all areas of their lives and they can't seem to figure out why or what to do about it. Through empathic listening, warmth, humor, and genuine engagement, I help people gain insight into their unique ways of thinking and operating and then work to build up strong, self-affirming thoughts and compassionate feelings to combat negative patterns. Therapy is hard work, but so worth the investment!

Hello! Are you experiencing difficulties in your relationship , family role, job, health or some other area of your life? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? I am here to help you get to the root of the issue and together, we can work on finding ways for you to feel better. My approach to therapy is holistic and eclectic. I blend cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic and mindfulness-based techniques to tailor the treatment to your personality and desired outcome. I also utilize the Gottman Method for relationship issues.

Asking for help can be difficult. Seeking professional support can feel overwhelming. I approach treatment from a solution focused lens. Our therapy will focus largely on helping you to develop the skills and tools needed to reach your goals and live a meaningful life. My expertise is in both addiction treatment and behavioral therapies [DBT and CBT]. This allows me to approach treatment with knowledge and experience supported by research while also employing a wholly individualized approach, understanding each person has unique needs.

If you are feeling stuck, repeating old patterns that aren’t bringing you the satisfaction you would like in your life, you are certainly not alone. Many people engage in old disempowering habits from the past. There are times in life when every individual can greatly benefit from the relationship that talk therapy can provide. Whether you are looking to have a more rewarding career experience or more satisfying relationships, talk therapy can help you discover new ways of approaching your life. Through the exciting process of self exploration, we develop self awareness, which brings us closer to reaching our full potential.

Please allow me to inform you about my practice and credentials. I am a compassionate and dedicated psychologist serving patients in Manhattan. I treat a broad range of diagnostic conditions, and work with diverse populations. Some of the mental health services that I offer include: addiction counseling, depression treatment, anxiety management, sleep enhancement techniques, self-esteem improvement, anger or stress reduction methods, couples or family therapy, group therapy, and assertiveness or social skills training. I attained my Clinical Psy.D. degree, from Yeshiva University, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in New York, and have been practicing since 1995.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. I have received extensive training in a range of empirically supported and cutting edge treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Relational Psychotherapy. As a result of my broad training, I use a combination of therapeutic techniques to increase both self awareness and insight as well as skill building and coping strategies. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a key component of treatment and aim to create a collaborative, open, and safe therapy environment.

Welcome to my practice. I believe that reaching out for help is a brave first step in the process of improving your life. I have been working with adults, adolescents and children for over 20 years Some of the the problems I treat are difficulties with mood regulation, anxiety, depression, reproductive issues, loss, relationship issues, school difficulties, sibling issues and parent-child struggles. I've seen that patterns of painful living can be greatly improved when we achieve a more balanced life.

Through my years of practice I have come to understand that the most important factor in having a positive and productive therapy experience is the solid collaboration between the therapist and the patients. In a trusting, confidential and empathic environment one can manage challenging issues and find a way towards self improvement and further growth. I provide support and guidance and encourage self determination to help my patients reach goals that are important to them. It's a valuable partnership in which I hope to assist in finding a way to more fulfilling relationships, more satisfaction and greater self esteem.

Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you having relational issues? Have you survived a trauma or scary experience and are looking to heal? I would like to help. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. As a psychotherapist, I work within a supportive relational framework and incorporate varied behavioral modalities. My therapeutic approach is warm, empathetic, and validating. I believe that healing only occurs within a safe therapeutic relationship . We can work together to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms and continue the journey to well being.

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.