Therapists in Sutton Place, New York, NY

I help women, men and teens who are suffering from chronic disease, depression and PTSD restore health and break unhealthy habits so they can feel empowered and healthy again. Emotions are meant to be felt, but we often depress them, into the body that is constantly asking for a release. Sometimes the release comes in a form of a disease, insomnia, infertility, pain or an unhealthy behavior like smoking, over eating and being in a constant state of worry and fear. By harmonizing the body-brain relationship, we can all experience states of flow, bliss and inner healing.

I have had a wonderful career as a NY Licensed Psychotherapist, NeuroPsychotherapist, LMHC, School Psychologist, Trauma Therapist, Behavior Therapist, Reiki Master, Aromatherapist, Hypnotherapist, College/Univ Dept Chair/Professor, & Regional Supt of Schools for Special Needs & Gifted helping Children & Adults "fulfill their potential" and to gently/assertively/aggressively address the obstacles that interfere and develop the skills to cope and self-advocate physically, emotionally, socially, mentally to "fulfill potential and develop resilience" as an individual, couple or family. Midtown NYC+ LI, 917-215-0018 Remote or In Person

I view psychotherapy as a deeply personal process, one that is transformative. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help; finding the right therapist is crucial to your success. To achieve success, one must be supported by people they trust, find their life’s purpose, access suppressed passions, and appreciate the wisdom that can only be informed through past failures. Trust, respect, acceptance, mutuality, and empathy are foundational. My role is to assist you develop greater insight and self-awareness, feel heard, validated, and witnessed so that you can be your most authentic self.

I have a specialization in helping individuals, families and couples live more successfully with chronic illness and adjust to various stressors. I also have extensive experience treating relationship and family conflicts, challenges of different life stages, depression, anxiety, bereavement, conflicts associated with substance abuse and self-defeating behaviors including when people habitually undermine themselves or find themselves drawn to situations where they will be disappointed, fail or be mistreated. My goal is to help you feel comfortable with the therapeutic process so you can freely discover new alternatives and choices.

I specialize in helping my clients recover from and cope with trauma, difficult life experiences, challenging relationships, and feelings of anxiety and depression. You can expect to feel understood by me pretty quickly, and understand what is happening to you. Therapy is for you to work through your emotions and make lasting changes in your life and I partner with you in doing so. My clients consistently report emotional peace and relief after working with me.

Bring on exceptional! I work with people who know there’s something awaiting them- something they want to try- somewhere they want to go- someplace they’d like to be-and seek the support and guidance to find the leader within- to discover the exceptional opportunity they want to create.

Balance is fundemental to a life well-lived. I believe that we all strive for harmony within ourselves, our world, and our expectations for our future. We strive for self-fulfillment within these areas but at times, reaching them can beceome overwelming. Deciding to begin therapy is an important and extremely personal choice. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in scientifically validated psychological treatments including cognitive behavior therapy, rational emotive psychotherapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. I work with adults, children, couples, to help them in their pursuit of a life well-lived.

Rachel Shelley, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents, and parents. She supports children and parents in understanding their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and in developing coping skills. She has specialized training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure response prevention (ERP) for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. Her approach is goal-oriented and she integrates humor, warmth and compassion to help her clients thrive.

My commitment to reach out and share with others in what I believe with such passion is a key element for clients to feel comfortable. I have an analytical background and practice an eclectic style of therapy combining several tools for you to approach life in a meaningful manner. Many years of psychiatric experience enables me to provide solutions, where clients achieve peace of mind and focus on growth and change. I specialize in treating people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, phobias, fears, relationship issues and the challenges of family life.

While I have a commitment to those people who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression having to do with disruptive life changes. At the present time the Pandemic has forced the need to change, even so many of the habits that have worked for us. The sense of isolation has exponentially heightened fears and whatever loneliness existed before is exacerbated. This has changed my practice both physically and as it relates to style. Support is so necessary to guide the way to management of fears and management of major transitions. My background includes many years at the Out Patient Unit of the Veterans Hospital Post Traumatic Stress

Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center, a long time member of the American Psychological Association I'm responsive, interactive, highly experienced, have a sense of humor and above all, I am easy to relate to. I help you achieve your relationship, vocational, and emotional potential. I believe that every person is unique, and I help you discover and attain your goals. If you wish to use insurance, I am an insurance provider for several insurance companies. Please CHECK to be certain I'm in your network before contacting me.

I don't believe in diagnostic labeling; yet we don't waste time reinventing the wheel. The personal issues you want to confront and resolve in therapy and the unique ways in which you are stuck call upon my creativity, long, varied professional experience of theories and methods--from Freud to object relations to body work--and life experience of other cultures and modalities to find new ways for you to healthily move forward.

I am a social worker who works with people with concerns around issues of depression, anxiety, self harm and sexual confusion. My goal is help each client work through these issues. I work on a sliding scale.

People experience different challenges in their lives that are sometimes difficult to work through alone. But together we can make sense of it, and achieve a healthier, happier life. By providing a safe and empathic space, we can explore those challenges. My approach to each and every session is to be with you, through truly listening, providing a judgment-free environment, respectful challenge, and mutual participation throughout the therapeutic process. As a team, you and I will process the emotional, cognitive, physical, familial, and spiritual factors impacting your life, and preventing you from achieving your goals.

If you are sufferring, in emotional pain, and wishing things would change, I would like to help. I've been trained by John Gray (of Men are from Mars fame), Dr. Sue Johnson (Emotionally Focused Therapyc- Advanced Levels) and numerous other experts to become an expert myself in working with relationship issues. Marital infidelities, overcoming fear of committment and understanding the nature of a healthy attachment to a significant other are areas in which I am able to work and help those seeking assistance.

Do you sometimes feel misunderstood or judged because you don't have mainstream beliefs or a cookie-cutter lifestyle? Have you hesitated going to therapy (even though a part of you would like to get a second opinion about issues that keep cropping up), because you thought the person wouldn't "get" you? Well, maybe I'm the right therapist for you. I came to NYC 1984 to see bands and explore art and then bartended in the E. Village for many years before becoming a therapist. I refuse to be pigeonholed so I won't do that with you.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, worried about work, life, love and relationships? Do you want to learn new tools to solve chronic problems with your spouse, lover, teenager, boss, or other difficult people in your life? Are you tired of having the same old argument with the people you love most, and looking for new solutions for harmony and comfort in your close relationships?

It is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, lost, or unbalanced while navigating the daily struggles of life. Navigating these intense feelings on your own can be daunting and it is normal to feel stuck, alone, or anxious as a result. Therapy can help to reduce feelings of distress, internal restlessness and create a safe space for self-discovery, healing, and meaningful change. No matter what brings you to therapy, I tailor my approach to your specific needs and unique circumstance.

Seeking help is the first step in creating real change in your life. I believe that change is possible, and that therapy can lead to a greater sense of freedom and creativity, as you work through old patterns that keep you stuck.Together we will explore the underlying dynamics of your life choices and relationships - including those in your family of origin - with the goal of deep and lasting transformation. In my experience, therapy can foster healing of even longstanding personality and relationship issues, so you can move forward with a new sense of hope.