Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

When you are facing challenges and adjusting to life transitions, I am here to help. As a clinician and clinical supervisor with 25 years of experience, I work with a diverse range of individuals, from young adults to older population. I have extensive experience providing support for families in crisis, parents, couples, and individuals. I have a great appreciation and knowledge of working with immigrants, multicultural communities, and LGBTQ+. My approach to therapy is collaborative, eclectic, and holistic. I listen very carefully to my clients' narratives, while I am process oriented, I am also strategic and resourceful.

Hi! I have 40 years of experience treating individuals, couples and business professionals who are now experiencing an increase in anxiety and depression, loneliness despair due to Covid and now the political uncertainty of our times. Let my compassionate, interactive and solution focused approach be of help dealing with these and other personal, family and financial issues affecting your relationships and personal life. Through a Cognitive Behavior Therapy approach, we work to identify these issues and develop strategies for change.

If you contact me you WILL get a prompt call back, regardless of whether I have openings or not. As a psychotherapist, I have worked extensively with adults and adolescents for over 25 years addressing a range of issues including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship problems, substance use and academic underperformance. You will be getting an experienced practitioner. A consultation does not establish our working relationship. You are free to walk away, and if I feel we are not a match I will suggest focused methods to find one.

I believe that the most important relationship we develop is with our inner self. People often get caught up in repetitive patterns that may hinder their work, love, or personal relationships caused by past traumas or disconnection from oneself. This may inhibit them from being able to live a fulfilling life. The process of getting in touch with often unknown aspects of oneself enables one to lead a fuller life. Lack of such a connection with our psychological center leads in varying degrees to emotional homelessness, emptiness in one's work, and personal relationships. In my publications I explore the notion of "inner home".

Pain is an unfortunate reality of the human experience. Sometimes, our attempts to control or avoid pain, whether it's physical, psychological, or otherwise, also pulls us away from other things in our lives that are important to us, resulting in a less fulfilling life. Your decision to pursue therapy is a significant step towards finding a more workable way to manage the things in your life that cause pain. My therapeutic approach is focused on learning to step out of the struggle against your pain and use the strengths you already possess to put you in the driver's seat of your life and be your best and most genuine self.

Our emotions may feel draining, our thoughts intrusive, and we may behave in a way that does not align with our values. By seeking therapeutic help, you are taking an intentional step towards reducing emotional distress and increasing healthier behaviors. In collaboration, we will explore introspection and how your patterns impact your choices.

By becoming engaged and working with a solution-focused therapist, you will begin to uncover your own or your family's potential. You will begin to engage in a life that is worth celebrating. Re: children and adolescents, they often have behavioral issues that appear confusing. This includes ADHD, unresolved stress, unsupported grief, addiction/recovery issues. Families of all types can have these ongoing struggles. Conflict resolution is paramount between family members. In addition, counseling the parents re: their own depression, anxiety or personality issues is paramount to completing the cycle of ongoing family distress.

As a caring, compassionate, intuitive trained professional, it’s my honor and life’s work to help you live your best life. I work with individuals and families (couples, adolescents and children.) My clients always feel welcome and valued as we work together. My goal is that you leave sessions with hope and acceptance, coupled with inspiration and energy heading you in the direction of your intentions and desires. As your therapist I will go above and beyond to be there for you. I offer times that can fit your schedule with night and weekend availability. I encourage you to reach out. I look forward to speaking with you!

In the current atmosphere of political and social chaos many people are feeling angry, disenchanted, lost. As a spiritually oriented psychotherapist, I use mindfulness techniques as well as integrated therapy in working with the anxiety and depression that result from the current climate.

My expertise lies in counseling my patients to master their anxieties, depression, relationship, and vocational struggles. In addition to being a licensed social worker, and psychotherapist on staff at my post-graduate institute for psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I have extensive experience in both the business and fashion worlds and can readily appreciate the difficulties engendered by high-pressure careers. Having worked in competitive environments, I am exquisitely attuned to the many self-esteem vulnerabilities that can inhibit people from achieving their goals.

Sometimes we need a transformational breakthrough to grow into the person we were meant to be. We know there's a path, but it can be difficult to find on our own. I use a combination of traditional and imaginative methods that help individuals and couples get to the heart of their issues, work through present and past pain, and successfully move forward. I provide a safe, supportive, nurturing environment, as well as insightful, honest feedback. My structured, yet dynamic, interactive approach addresses all levels of malaise; thinking, feeling, behaving, and spiritual.

I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.

I am compassionate, active, and direct--whether listening intently to your story and its meanings, or giving you feedback. We work in collaboration to uncover what's blocking you from achieving your goals and ultimately living a more fulfilling life. My 20+ years in mental health in both New York and California includes a broad range of experience with diverse populations and settings. I encourage you to come in and meet with me for a consultation to see how we might work together before making your decision. See my website for more about me: www.blaircasdin.com.

Every individual’s motivation for seeking therapy is unique. I am sensitive to the specific goals that an individual has for the treatment, and frame recommendations accordingly. For some, therapy may involve a few, brief targeted consultations, while others may choose to engage in a longer term treatment. Regardless of the duration of treatment, I view the therapeutic relationship as providing the scaffolding to achieve one’s full potential, and resolve symptoms which often arise out of unresolved conflicts and anxieties.

Welcome to my practice. I am a caring, knowledgeable, and experienced therapist with a wide range of eclectic specializations. I work with clients interactively, partnering with them to identify issues and find solutions to the problems which bring them to treatment. Awareness, demystification, and education are important ingredients in the kind of therapy I practice. In a safe and supportive environment, clients are able to explore options and practice more effective ways of thinking and behaving in order to take the steps necessary to achieve their goals.

I help people overcome the obstacles in their lives that block them from the fulfillment, satisfaction, and overall contentment they seek. I meet with people in a safe and confidential setting where they can feel comfortable to discuss the concerns that trouble them.

My practice is focused on helping you improve your relationships! I am a licensed clinical psychologist and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I treat individuals and couples struggling with issues that impact their romantic, familial, social & professional relationships; these can include anxiety, depression, anger, stress, self-esteem & sexuality. As an LGBTQ affirmed therapist, my patients are heterosexual and LGBTQ individuals as well as couples. Together, we will work to help you become your most confident, passionate, connected, and open self. Let's begin your journey to a happier, more satisfying, and meaningful life!

Psychoanalysis has been a lifetime passion and dedication in my understanding of our journey in our lives. I believe psychoanalysis gives us space to think, understand, and be able to tolerate what seems to be unbearable, frustrating, and hopeless as well as relief from interpersonal difficulties or obstacles to achieving professional and personal goals. Creating a safe, trusted, and nonjudgmental atmosphere helps talk freely about thoughts, feelings, memories, hopes, and wishes. Gradually one acquires a deeper awareness and understanding of repeating patterns and develops new ways of thinking.

Something feeling not quite right? Hard to put your finger on? Or is it something obvious, but you feel stuck in effecting change? Whatever your particular reason for reading this page, I want to know. I want to listen to all you have to say about what is bothering you, your life, your challenges, your successes. Together we can help you understand what if any changes you want to make. I look forward to meeting you.