Therapists in Upper East Side, New York, NY

Each of us has a story to tell and I'm here to listen to yours, to provide a caring, safe space to reflect on your experiences and create positive, lasting change that matters most to you. Whether you're seeking support to help cope with a stressful life transition or crisis, improve the quality of your relationships, or manage your mental health, together we'll work to recognize and build upon your resiliency and develop healthy ways for creating greater happiness, wellness, and fulfillment. While asking for help can feel overwhelming or intimidating, you don’t have to do it alone.

Are you secretly miserable? Struggling with perfectionism? Do you find yourself excessively worrying, overthinking, & trying to get everything right? Do you have a hard time saying no, using your voice, or setting boundaries? Do you put other people's needs before your own? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed & pressured to have it all together. Have you tried to figure out where you’re getting stuck & the usual ways of coping with the pressure are no longer working? Shame, conflict in your relationships, & uncertainty about your future only add to your distress. You are sick & tired & know you need to make a change. I can help.

I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical psychotherapist. I offer a safe, caring, professional & therapeutic environment where we can co-create a relationship essential for your healing & growth. I aid individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma,anxiety/depression related to COVID-19 & medical conditions chronic pain, food allergies, difficulty forming or maintaining relationships, & life transitions. I strive to aid my patients cultivate greater self-acceptance & compassion for themselves. I have extensive experience with Latinx, people of color & LGBTQIA+. Mis servicios son ofrecidos 100 % en Español. www.daringblisstherapy.com.

Any loss can devastate you: a romantic partner leaves; you develop a serious illness; your job ends; a spouse dies; You have a miscarriage, or an empty nest, or your partner is unfaithful, or your child has serious difficulties, or you beloved pet dies or your childhood was abusive. Your responses can include: depression, anxiety, guilt or unending grief. I work with men, women, adolescents and couples who struggle to find symptom relief and greater life satisfaction. My office is a convenient and very private environment in which I spare people psychological jargon and base sessions on mutuality and respect.

Are you experiencing a lot of stress and anxiety? Would you like more fulfilling relationships? Do you have trouble managing your feelings? I can help you with those challenges. My style is supportive and interactive, and I use a wide variety of cognitive, interpersonal, and psychodynamic techniques with clients. In addition to the usual therapy issues, if you have used or are considering using assisted conception (IVF, donor egg, donor sperm, etc.) to build your family, I have a great deal of expertise with this and can help you to sort out any related questions, parenting concerns, and challenges you may have about them.

I am a Bilingual Psychotherapist (English-Spanish). I graduated as a Clinical Psychologist in Argentina. I have been in practice in New York City as a psychotherapist for 18 years. My goal is to help people by assisting them to develop individual coping skills which will relieve the symptoms. I work with individuals who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, couples and families with relationship issues among other life stressors. I believe every person is unique and for this reason I offer a personalized approach. I am truly dedicated to providing and empathetic and non judgmental environment where your concerns are heard.

My mission is to help you tap into your unconscious mind. With the knowledge, skills and awareness I've attained, I very carefully guide you to look back into your childhood, adolescence and adulthood. In doing so, I can help you to heal from past wounds of verbal, psychological, physical and/or sexual trauma/abuse, grief & bereavement and/or anger & resentment.

If you are looking to gain greater satisfaction, joy, and a sense of wholeness in your life, I would be happy to help. My experience along with my advanced postgraduate training has equipped me with the skills to help you feel better about yourself. I provide a genuine, safe and collaborative environment. With warmth and intelligence I will help you navigate difficult situations and relationships with greater ease. I am a very attuned and non-judgmental listener and my hope is that you will come to feel understood.

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming & intimidating. MDRN Talk is a collective of licensed, expert & reliable therapists who specialize in the unique issues of modern living & who care deeply about their clients & their lives. Please call or email us to tell us a bit more about what you’re looking for in your therapy & we will connect you with the therapist that is the best fit for your personality, goals, & scheduling needs. There’s never pressure to schedule- we want you to get the best referral possible, and if we think your needs would best be met with an outside provider, we will connect you with that as well!

Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or looking for a new clinician, you've already taken a step towards creating positive change. I provide an inviting, safe space for you to discuss your family, relationship, or personal concerns. No matter what is on your mind, I will listen with acceptance. Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based practices, we will develop insight and recognize patterns in your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. My goal is to teach you skills that create sustainable change and help you cope more effectively with life's stressors.

My ideal client would like to work on him/herself in order to improve their life in a lively, open dialogue that can be light hearted as well as serious. I take a practical approach to dealing with problems of living. I've had an extensive practice dealing with individuals in all walks of life. My particular focus has been in medical psychology where I've treated patients with various types of heart disease and those suffering from chronic pain. I've also had a career as a musician and enjoy working with those who have strong musical and artistic interests. I've an appointment at Weill Cornell Medical Center for many years.

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.

Let’s work together to create the life you want. From starting a new job to having a baby to dealing with a divorce—our lives are constantly in flux. Transitions evoke strong emotions and raise big questions. How do I have to change things to make this work? What will have meaning in my life? Who will be there for me? What happens now?

February 3, 2023. I have availability. For many years I have assisted our community from my East Side office. Now I am available for telehealth services which is simple and means I can work with anyone in New York State. Give me a call, leave a message and I promise to return your call promptly.

Are you an artist/performer/musician/creative of any kind? Is your inner critic preventing you from feeling grounded and confident in your performance and creativity? Do fear and anxiety undermine your ability to feel joy and purpose? Is everything a struggle, making you question your path? Do memories of past failures keep you from trying again? We can help.