Therapists in Upper East Side, New York, NY

Growth is nurtured through a collaborative, challenging, and caring relationship with a therapist. My approach is relational, culturally-sensitive, and creative, using a developmental lens to understand your story and how it informs your current struggles and goals. I integrate cognitive behavioral, feminist, and psychodynamic therapies to help you better understand yourself and your relationships. Together, we develop strategies and solutions for healing.

I am a New York State licensed psychotherapist and board-certified creative arts therapist helping people with complex trauma and identity development, anxiety, OCD, disrupted attachments, depression, bipolar disorder, stress at work or home, and life transitions such as divorce, illness, and loss. I am a big believer in the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client. I provide emotional support and a safe environment and aim to work with empathy and warmth to help generate new perspectives, aim at a sense of wholeness, and restore balance and hope.

I am here to support those who are experiencing challenges managing the uncertainty of life. I want to help my clients navigate the daily pressures, struggles and triumphs that life brings. I work with both individuals and couples in the New York area. My approach is empathetic, supportive and collaborative. This is your journey and my role is to support and challenge you along the way. I create a warm environment and work with you to find what is holding you back from reaching your full potential and gain confidence in being your authentic self.

I believe that in different stages of our lives we are presented with challenges that can be overwhelming and that can leave us feel powerless. It is also my firm belief that we all have unique strengths and resilience and that therapy can help us identify and make use of them. This then allows us to regain control of our lives and strengthen healthy relationships. Being listened to and understood by a caring professional in a confidential and safe space can bring tremendous relief from emotional conflicts and pain. Such therapeutic space can help develop a stronger self and promote constructive ways to live a more fulfilling life.

I am a licensed psychologist in New York State. I maintain a clinical practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan providing psychotherapy to individuals experiencing academic and vocational difficulties. I use a treatment modality that integrates psychotherapy with cognitive remediation and special education tutoring services. I take into account individuals' neuropsychological profiles in order to capitalize on their strengths that, when tapped, can help overcome areas of weakness.

Providing a safe and therapeutic setting, we will work to maintain or improve your quality of life. Because everyone is unique, I work collaboratively with my patients to help them get the most out of treatment and life. I offer both short-term (goal-oriented) and in-depth psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Over the past 17 years, I have worked in numerous settings as a psychotherapist with adults and children in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Currently accepting new TELE-Health psychotherapy patients via phone or WhatsApp video for those engaged in social distancing or quarantined.

My goal is to create a safe space for my clients on their journey to personal growth and healing. I believe that everyone's story is unique to them and will develop a personalized approach for each client using evidence based treatment.

Do you experience anxious feelings and thoughts that you cannot seem to get rid of? Are you avoiding people, places, and things you love the most? You are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and worry that things in your life will not change. Are you stuck in what feels like a repetitive spiral of thoughts and behaviors? Are you feeling grief from losses in your life? My practice will help you explore and implement coping strategies to help you achieve the relief you are looking for.

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? My goal as your therapist is to provide a safe space, free from judgment to explore your life story. I assist clients in understanding why they might be self-medicating, experiencing anxiety or depressive symptoms. I provide a new perspective and feedback. My experience includes : Couples, individuals, trauma, anxiety, depression and recovery. Through utilizing CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Somatic Practices and Mindfulness we are able to get to core stressors and find practical measures to alleviate them.

While navigating life’s obstacles, it is such an important, but also challenging first step to reach out for support. I provide a non-judgmental space to help process your emotions and regain control to create positive life changes.

I am licensed as a Marriage Family Therapist and Mental Health Counselor. I am also certified in distance counseling helping clients in the US and abroad. After years of teaching (graduate students) and Face2Face counseling in New York, I am now devoted to online/phone counseling, and at home Neurofeedback services.

Hello, thank you for stopping on my page. In my experience, the process of being in a therapeutic relationship helps create an internal space that promotes self reflection. Which in turn, allows for greater meaning to be felt in life. There are many reasons that prompt us to extend outwards and search for support. I would like to get to know what those might be for you. I invite you to come and experience this work. I speak fluently in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

My goal is to provide you the support and attention you deserve, with a kind intention in our space. Your stories are as powerful and meaningful as you are, and I hope that we can collaboratively identify positive strengths and face your life challenges together. Some of these challenges may include anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, childhood trauma, ptsd, grief, identity crises, self-esteem, etc. Together, we will address your needs and explore into your past, current life, and set you up for a future that you are confident and comfortable with.

We don't usually seek help when life is working for us. Whatever your issues are, you are seeking help because what you have been doing is no longer working. I provide a warm, engaging, and interactive environment where change is possible. I am passionate about my work and fully invested in your process to transform your life in meaningful and healthy ways.My career has been driven by an enormous curiosity about human behavior, a profound interest in helping people, and a deep well of compassion and empathy.

I am a trained psychotherapist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. My primary treatment techniques are psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and supportive. My approach is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I work hard to ensure each of my patients gain the self confidence and coping skills they need to reach their goals. I am always working on improving communication skills within the family and schedule ongoing parent and or family meetings when indicated. I have extensive experience with all of the issues young people face today such as academic stress, social anxiety, divorce, and depression.

My passion for therapy stems from my belief that it’s powerful and healing to have a space to be heard and supported while addressing challenges and achieving goals. I work with adults of all ages and walks of life who want to live a happier and more satisfying and productive life. Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, trying to understand their career and relationship goals, learning how best to respond to daily stress, anxiety, and challenges, and striving to improve their relationships, mental health, emotions, and self-esteem. Together, we will clarify your goals and develop insight, skills, and self-compassion.

Do you feel overwhelmed and constantly stressed? Have the competing demands of your personal and professional life made it difficult to feel confident in either? Have you faced trauma or adversity that seems to hold you back when all you want is to move forward? I can help you. Whether your goal is to reduce stress, gain confidence, or improve relationships, I will provide you with some tools and direction to identify and reach your personal therapeutic goals. Most importantly, I will guide you toward the inner happiness that comes with knowing your true and authentic self.

For the past 30 years, I have worked with clients who have to deal with multitude issues such as depression, interpersonal relationships, loss or grief, family conflict, as well as self-esteem. As a trained psychoanalyst, I have developed an eclectic approach to treatment. Being a bilingual analyst, I helped individuals deal with various psychological multicultural issues. There is no need to struggle on your own.