Female Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

The stress of trying to manage it all when it feels like you're drowning is exhausting! I specialize in working with women feeling overwhelmed by relationship issues, parenting challenges, a devastating loss, or traumatic event. My clients often struggle with feeling depleted; they're tired, their thoughts keep racing, the anxiety's overwhelming, and they can feel really stuck and alone in their pain. It's a lot! And when life stressors occur it's ok to not feel ok, it's human. Some who are used to doing things on their own may question why healing would be any different and so continue to suffer. You don't need to go it alone.

I work with children, adolescents, young women , and new mothers at all stages in their journey. I practice with compassion and empathy to create a warm and non-judgmental space for our work together. My approach is drawn from a collaborative and strengths based perspective and grounded in acceptance. My style is relatable and candid. I believe that genuine connection between the client and therapist develops trust and safety creating a foundation for success in your therapeutic journey.

Are you wondering why you're still single? Are you attracted to men or women who are not available? And lack chemistry with those who are? You seem to be successful in your work-life but not in your love-life? Is this an ongoing issue? If you're answering "yes" to these questions, I may be able to help. Our past, our relationships, our experiences, and our unique personalities shape the way we interact with ourselves and others. When we find ourselves repeating certain patterns, it may mean there’s something unresolved from our past.

Anxiety and depression problems can significantly impact your life and prevent you from reaching your true potential. As an experienced psychotherapist, I help my clients (adult and couples) overcome these problems and take back their lives. I understand the fear, lack of motivation, mistrust, hyper-vigilance, hopelessness, sadness, and other suffering these problems create. We will work together to figure out the root causes of these problems and work on lasting change.

I see people with depression, anxiety, compulsive behaviors as well as traumatic histories and losses. Together, we will work to gain a deep understanding of your early and lifelong relationships, in which your struggles were formed. Additionally, I ask about how social, economic, gendered and racial issues frame your pain. I integrate a basic psycho-dynamic understanding integrated with trauma techniques, body work, hypnosis and cognitive behavioral work in individual and group therapy. Group therapy adds another layer of healing possibility through the camaraderie, clarity and empathy groups provide.

Dr. Levenson is a Clinical Health Psychologist with expertise and specialized interest in maternal mental health. She specializes in individual therapy with women throughout the perinatal period, from pre-pregnancy to early parenthood. Psychotherapy centers on issues such as fertility/infertility, anxiety and depression, pregnancy loss, co-parenting, adjustment to parenthood, and work-life balance. Utilizing specialized knowledge and training in both pregnancy and the IVF process, Dr. Levenson offers support and assistance with decision making every step of the way.

My clinical orientation and training is Integrative, as it combines Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) perspectives with Eastern one. I probe for problematic thinking styles and attitudes that are often part of personality disorders and self-handicapping strategies. In many cases, this plays a central role in many disorders.

Trauma can significantly impact your life and keep you in a prison of fear, lack of motivation, mistrust, hyper-vigilance, hopelessness, sadness, and other suffering. As an experienced, trauma-informed psychotherapist who specializes in trauma, we will work together, using evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and other proven therapies to reduce or eliminate these symptoms. Your healing journey can begin today with safe, supportive, and private telehealth sessions. I work with adult women and couples.

The men and women who work with me are struggling with the most important relationships in their lives. They are either hoping to rekindle their love in Couples Theapy or dissolve their partnership through a thoughtful, sensitive and cost effective method, Mediation. Because of my years of training in understanding couples and individuals, I firmly believe that every crisis is an opportunity for growth and growth brings new opportunities. Through working with me, people will learn that they have the power to make choices for themselves and change their lives.

My area of focus include working with creatives, millennials and emerging adults to manage anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and creative blocks. I am also passionate about perinatal support and wellness, helping people navigate the challenging process of becoming a parent, especially within the LGBTQ+ community. My goal is to help people feel positive and empowered, whether that be through evidence-based interventions or creatively integrating my clients’ own interests and passions.

I believe we long to be ourselves in a society that socializes us to feel and internalize inadequacy. We often find ourselves recreating patterns as a means to cope. Perhaps you have done some self-reflection and are seeking a deeper understanding or have not yet had the opportunity to explore and bring these patterns into awareness at all. In joining with you wherever you may be, I aim to help you strengthen your emotional awareness and develop a greater sense of introspection.

Stress can be isolating, but you don't have to handle it alone. We can work together to improve your relationships, emotional life, and career. I offer warm, compassionate therapy and coaching for individuals, couples, and families, specializing in couple communication and young-adult, mid-life, and intergenerational issues. I will help you cope with emotional distress or work demands, offering practical, research-based guidance suited to your unique needs and strengths. I lend support across the life span, from early career and dating issues, to empowering young parents and supporting empty-nesters considering their next act.

I offer authenticity, compassion, and commitment to my clients to support them in challenging and transforming their limiting beliefs while accessing their strengths, leading to a greater sense of wholeness and wellbeing. Depression, grief, and difficulty coping can significantly impact your life and prevent you from reaching your true potential. As an experienced psychotherapist, I help my clients overcome these problems and take back their lives. I understand the fear, lack of motivation, mistrust, hyper-vigilance, hopelessness, sadness, and other suffering these problems create.

Anxiety and depression problems can significantly impact your life and prevent you from reaching your true potential. As an experienced psychotherapist, I help my clients (adult and couples) overcome these problems and take back their lives. I understand the fear, lack of motivation, mistrust, hyper-vigilance, hopelessness, sadness, and other suffering these problems create. We will work together to figure out the root causes of these problems and work on lasting change.

For nearly two decades, I’ve provided individual counseling, group therapy, and psychoeducational program development to assist women , children and families to navigate the complexities of life, and fortify their own mental health. My expertise lies in helping people understand their own emotional experience, to use words not violence, to cope, to reduce impulsive and compulsive behavior, to advocate for themselves.

I've worked in the field of Social Work for 20 years and I have helped many individuals to overcome barriers affecting their lives. I'm a certified Clinical Social Worker with advanced clinical training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I believe that therapy is a personal, challenging, and reflective experience. I use a variety of approaches tailored to each unique person I work with depending on their character and comfort level. The ultimate goal of your therapy experience could be to achieve greater self-awareness, an increased satisfaction in your relationships, and greater emotional comfort and stability.

Trauma can significantly impact your life and keep you in a prison of fear, lack of motivation, mistrust, hyper-vigilance, hopelessness, sadness, and other suffering. As an experienced, trauma-informed psychotherapist who specializes in trauma, we will work together, using evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and other proven therapies to reduce or eliminate these symptoms. Your healing journey can begin today with safe, supportive, and private telehealth sessions. I work with adult women and couples.

All of my clients want their lives back and we make that happen together. Foundational to my practice is the belief that relationships are central in both our wounding and healing. Through providing a safe environment grounded in equity, mutual respect, and a sense of shared purpose, together we will work to support you in your journey towards greater growth and self-discovery. You are the expert in your life, and I am here to meet you where you are and walk alongside you in your process. I am an EMDR trained therapist who utilizes a wide range of evidence-based techniques to help my clients solve problems.